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Munster currently lead the Rainbow Cup standings in Europe

Rainbow Cup to be decided by 'North v South' final

The winner of the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup is set to be decided by a 'North v South' final on 19 June.

Leinster celebrate their third try of the evening

Henshaw stars as Leinster edge Ulster at RDS

Tries from Lions duo Jack Conan and Robbie Henshaw did the damage for Leinster in a 21-17 win over Ulster at the RDS Arena.

Rugby • 14 May 21

Connacht hang tight for Thomond win over Munster

Conor Fitzgerald came back to haunt his home province as his 14-point haul helped Connacht beat Munster 24-20 and claim only their second win at Thomond Park since 1986.

Rugby • 14 May 21

Hugo Keenan touches down for Leinster's seventh try

Keenan hat-trick helps Leinster overturn Connacht

Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick of tries as Leinster came from 16 points down to claim their opening Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup win with a 50-21 victory over provincial rivals Connacht at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 08 May 21

Jarrad Butler lines out for Connacht in Saturday evening's clash

Butler back for Connacht as Leinster pick three Lions

Jarrad Butler returns for Connacht as they host Leinster in the Rainbow Cup.

Connacht • 07 May 21

Angus Curtis is back in the squad for Ulster

Ulster and Munster ring the changes for Rainbow Cup

Ulster have made nine changes from the side that lost to Leicester in the Challenge Cup last week, for their Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup clash with Munster on Friday.

Rugby • 06 May 21

RG Snyman won't play for Munster in the short term

Snyman return delayed by another knee operation

RG Snyman's Munster return has been delayed by "a number of weeks" after the South African suffered another knee injury.

Rugby • 04 May 21

Lizo Gqoboka of the Bulls in action against the Lions

Lancaster: South African beef can't come quickly enough

The Rainbow Cup got off to a false start this year but the introduction of the South African teams can't come soon enough for Leinster, according to Stuart Lancaster.

Rugby • 04 May 21

RTÉ Rugby Podcast | Leinster tackle ROG's La Rochelle

Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to preview Leinster's battle against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle, discuss the Lions and Premiership's agreement over the release of players, Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign and Connacht's win over Ulster.

Rugby • 28 Apr 21

Mixed approach but still some drama over the Rainbow

The Rainbow Cup is proving to be a mish-mash event but it's better than nothing, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 27 Apr 21

Rainbow Cup: Leinster 3-27 Munster recap

Look back at the key moments as Munster snapped a six-game losing streak against Leinster in style with a dominant display at the RDS.

Rugby • 24 Apr 21

Rainbow Cup: Ulster and Connacht name teams

Iain Henderson starts for Ulster opening round of the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Connacht.

Rugby • 22 Apr 21

Under the law change, the dismissed player would not be allowed to return, but it would mean that the deterrent of a serious foul play would be reduced with teams only reduced to 14 for 20 minutes - double the sanction given for a yellow card

Rainbow Cup confirms 20-minute red card trial

A 20-minute red card trial is one of three law changes to be trialled for the upcoming Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup.

Rugby • 15 Apr 21

Hugo Keenan has established himself as an international starter

Conan and Keenan among Leinster contract extensions

Leinster trio Jack Conan, Hugo Keenan and Scott Penny have signed new deals with the province, while David Hawkshaw has been rewarded with his first senior contract.

Rugby • 14 Apr 21

Leinster and Munster meet again on the 24 April

Leinster-Munster set for Rainbow tie, SA sides first up

Munster and Leinster are set to clash again in the opening round of the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup, which gets under way in ten days' time.

Rugby • 04 May 21

Leinster have played 11 matches behind closed doors

Leinster propose antigen testing for fans at RDS

Leinster Rugby has submitted plans to Government to use rapid antigen testing to allow the return of spectators to matches at the RDS Arena.

Rugby • 13 Apr 21

Michael Bradley is the Pro14 Coach of the Season

Michael Bradley named Pro14 Coach of the Season

Zebre's Irish coach Michael Bradley has been named as the Pro14 Coach of the Season for 2020/21.

Andrea Moretti • 02 Apr 21

John Cooney was top scorer in the tournament with 115 points

Irish provinces dominate Pro14 team of the year

Players from the four Irish provinces make up all but two positions on the Guinness Pro14 team of the year.

Rugby • 01 Apr 21

Scott Penny finished joint top try-scorer with nine tries

Pro14 award for young gun Scott Penny

Leinster's Scott Penny has been voted in by the media as Pro14 Next-Gen Star of the Season for 2020/21.

Rugby • 31 Mar 21

Devin Toner gets the better of Peter O'Mahony at a lineout

United nowhere near City, Munster nowhere near Leinster

Munster are struggling to maintain their a realistic rivalry with Leinster, according to Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 31 Mar 21

Edinburgh will not be required to play the fixture

Edinburgh given walkover for Pro14 fixture

Edinburgh have been awarded four walkover points from their cancelled Pro14 match against Benetton, drawing a line under the coronavirus-affected campaign.

Rugby • 31 Mar 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Munster falling off Leinster pace

A review of the Guinness Pro14 final and a look ahead to Leinster and Munster's European ties.

Rugby • 31 Mar 21

Tadhg Beirne after Munster's latest defeat to Leinster

Munster 'still picking up our mental state' - Larkham

Munster are still hurting "mentally" from defeat to Leinster but attack coach Stephen Larkham denies their performance in the Guinness Pro14 final was flat.

Rugby • 30 Mar 21