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Connacht defeat Munster in URC derby encounter
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Monday, 01 January 2024 09:09
Connacht ran out 22-9 winners over Irish interprovincial rivals Munster in their URC game in Galway to end a run of five defeats in all competitions.The New Year's Day encounter was played in conditions which were not conducive to running rugby at the Sportsground.JJ Hanrahan kicked five penalties to Tony Butler's three, with replacement Jack Aungier's late try, converted by…
URC: Ulster lead Leinster 19-14 after thrilling first half
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Sunday, 31 December 2023 04:43
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Leaders Leinster 'haven't really hit their stride'
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Sunday, 31 December 2023 02:15
Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys says New Year's Day opponents Leinster have yet to fully hit their stride this season. Ulster travel to the RDS after back-to-back wins to end their 2023. Leinster top the United Rugby Championship table but Humphreys feels they have not been producing their usual dominant displays."Throughout the whole season, Leinster haven't really hit their stride…
Welsh derby double to herald first day of 2024
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Sunday, 31 December 2023 10:25
Welsh rugby's most turbulent year ends with the nation's four professional teams hoping for a more successful 2024.It has been a difficult 12 months where Cardiff, Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons have had to deal with financial uncertainty, the threat of a player strike, reduced budgets and squad sizes, players leaving and far more defeats than victories.The immediate future will provide…
Bath miss chance to go top with loss at Tigers
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Sunday, 31 December 2023 09:32
Leicester beat a much-changed Bath side who missed the chance to finish 2023 back at the top of the Premiership.Tries from Matt Rogerson, Mike Brown, James Cronin and George Martin gave Tigers a bonus point before half-time, with Louis Schreuder and Orlando Bailey putting Bath on the board.A penalty try stretched the Tigers' lead to 25 points before late scores…
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