Connacht in confident mood ahead of tricky Worcester test
Kieran Keane's pool five leaders intent on nailing down a home European quarter-final
Kieran Keane's pool five leaders intent on nailing down a home European quarter-final
‘He’s very professional, trains hard and is a first-class guy. He’s been good to have around’
Joe Schmidt has watched South Africa wrestle with retaining talent in recent years
Bryce Heem red card proves crucial as hosts stretch Premiership lead to five points
IRFU talks stall despite offers on table from Toulon and Worcester Warriors
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Late South Africa try probably no bad thing in terms of keeping sense of perspective
Ireland smarter in seeking out space as well as collisions, and more opportunistic
Victor Matfield admits relentless Irish pressure ‘put us on the back foot’
Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe score tries on epic night at the Aviva Stadium
Heyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injury
Rookie Handre Pollard scored two tries, three conversions and a penalty at Ellis Park
All Blacks likely to claim Rugby Championship with away win over Argentina
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