Owen Doyle: Someone needs to have a word with some of these referees – and their critics
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Connacht Rugby
Leinster yet to find their mojo heading into a Champions Cup semi-final – when will it all click?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Costly yellows bring Connacht’s European journey to an end in Montpellier
Irish province’s Challenge Cup campaign goes out with a whimper in the south of France
In-form Connacht head to Montpellier filled with confidence for Challenge Cup last eight
Captain Cian Prendergast to earn 100th cap at Septeo Stadium
Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier
Cian Prendergast will captain the side as he makes 100th appearance for province
Connacht dominate second half to blow Sharks away in Challenge Cup
Irish province keep ambition alive of making European final with victory over South African side
Eben Etzebeth makes Sharks return for Challenge Cup clash against Connacht
Secondrower is set to feature in Galway having served a lengthy suspension for eye-gouging
‘Only Antoine Dupont is comparable’: Four Irish players to watch in Europe this weekend
Motivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasons
Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup title
Munster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Confidence like Jamie Osborne’s will bring on Leinster performance when it counts
If Leinster can get the best out of Ioane, it might bring the best out of themselves as a team
Connacht preparing for a Sharks side with more bite coming to Galway
Cullie Tucker wary of the forward threat and X-factor of visiting South Africans
Seamus Hurley-Langton bags a brace as Connacht see off Ospreys
Late Matthew Devine try earns westerners fifth successive URC win
Connacht keen to keep distance from Ospreys with victory in Saturday’s meeting
Stuart Lancaster’s side face a tough run-in including a two-game trip to South Africa
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