It’s hard to think of a week when the province flexed their collective muscle to the extent they could announce signings, new coaches and a new home venue
United Rugby Championship
Last gasp John Cooney penalty hands Ulster a much-needed win in a scrappy affair at the Kingspan Stadium
Province hasn’t hosted a playoff game in Thomond Park in either the URC or Champions Cup since the European tie two seasons ago against Exeter
Home fixture with the struggling Italian side must lead to vital league table points as Connacht battle for a top-eight finish
Graham Rowntree makes six personnel changes and one positional switch to the side beaten by Northampton
Leo Cullen’s squad rotation sees 13 changes from the Champions Cup win over La Rochelle
Taulupe Faletau is back for Cardiff after breaking his arm at the World Cup
The versatile player says he hopes performances against the Lions and Stormers will ‘create headaches for the selectors’
The RDS, the province’s regular home, is set to undergo redevelopment work that will see next year’s matches relocated
Connacht vs Zebre: Ahead of URC clash, Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins is confident his squad possess the ability to secure Champions Cup rugby next season
Leinster can learn from experience of 2002 when Freddie Tuilagi caused me no end of problems highlighting risks of setting out to contain a team
The Offload: Premiership TMOs once again in hot water; How the provinces’ European opponents fared over the weekend
Alexander Izekor scores in the corner on the last play of the game to hand Pete Wilkins’ a defeat on their travels
Ireland outhalf stepped his way to a second half score as the province prevails in a five-point victory at Thomond Park
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