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# URC

Yesterday
1st December 2023
Steven Kitshoff makes Kingspan debut as Ulster face Edinburgh
Dan McFarland’s squad weakened by absence of Henderson, Marshall, Flannery and Herring.
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This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Nankivell returns for Munster with Jager set to debut against Glasgow
The province host the Warriors in Cork on Friday night.
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Thu 12:23 PM
'I feel like I've proved a lot of people wrong in the last 18 months' - McCloskey
The centre is hoping to kick on with Ulster this season after a strong campaign with Ireland.
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Wed 6:30 AM
Connacht set to welcome back Hansen for Leinster clash
Bundee Aki will not be available for Saturday’s game at The Sportsground.
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Tue 12:55 PM
Nienaber 'hits the ground running' on first day at Leinster
The World Cup winning coach started his new role with the province today.
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Mon 6:56 PM
'The first week was brutally tough' - Conan happy to finally move on from World Cup pain
The 31-year-old made his first apperance of the season for Leinster in the win against Munster.
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Mon 6:30 AM
'I'm not rushing that' - Rowntree undecided on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
O’Mahony announced his decision to step aside as Munster captain last week.
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Mon 6:00 AM
Rowntree proud of 'massive' performance after Munster come up short in Dublin
The Munster boss felt there was a lot to like about his team’s display despite defeat to Leinster on Saturday.
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Nov 26th 2023, 6:00 AM
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'I thought he was excellent' - Leinster's Frawley takes his chance at 10
The versatile back came in for the injured Ross Byrne early in the first half.
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Nov 25th 2023, 10:14 PM
Leinster v Munster, United Rugby Championship
Join us for minute-by-minute updates of this evening’s blockbuster URC interpro at the Aviva Stadium.
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Nov 25th 2023, 6:00 PM
'I don’t know why, after the Bulls game when we won, I started crying for some reason'
Ulster’s James Hume has had ‘personal stuff’ to deal with but feels his mentality ‘has changed for the better’.
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Nov 25th 2023, 7:45 AM
The spark is back in Leinster-Munster rivalry, and both teams are the better for it
Over 48,000 tickets have been sold for today’s URC clash in Dublin.
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Nov 25th 2023, 6:15 AM
John Cooney makes first start of season as Ulster seek to follow up Lions win in Glasgow
Out-half Billy Burns set to make 100th appearance for the province.
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Nov 24th 2023, 12:49 PM
Irish-qualified Sean Jansen to debut for Connacht against Bulls
The number eight joined from Leicester Tigers over the summer.
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Nov 24th 2023, 12:39 PM
Henshaw and Conan return for Leinster as Munster welcome back World Cup winner Kleyn
The two provinces meet at Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
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Nov 24th 2023, 12:21 PM
'If Munster could beat them twice in a row, that's a serious achievement'
Leinster will be out for revenge at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
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Nov 20th 2023, 12:44 PM
Last month
November 2023
Osborne and Deegan to the fore in emphatic win for Leinster over Scarlets
Six different try-scorers help eastern province to summit of URC table.
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Nov 18th 2023, 9:53 PM
Osborne and Deegan to the fore in emphatic win for Leinster over Scarlets
Six different try-scorers help eastern province to summit of URC table.
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Nov 18th 2023, 9:52 PM
Munster made to dig deep to overcome Stormers
First-half try from Edwin Edogbo proves crucial at Thomond Park.
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Nov 18th 2023, 9:14 PM
Munster made to dig deep to overcome Stormers
First-half try from Edwin Edogbo proves crucial at Thomond Park.
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Nov 18th 2023, 8:14 PM
Tenacious Connacht grind out statement victory against Sharks
Western province hold on for one-point win in Durban.
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Nov 18th 2023, 5:54 PM
Tenacious Connacht grind out statement victory against Sharks
Western province hold on for one-point win in Durban.
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Nov 18th 2023, 5:45 PM
Ulster hold on for victory over Lions with unconvincing display
A fourth win from five league games so far for Dan McFarland’s men.
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Nov 17th 2023, 9:55 PM
Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne return to Munster side for Stormers clash
Southern province meet South African rivals for the first time since last season’s URC final.
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Nov 17th 2023, 12:25 PM
'The first moment settled me down... Johnny told me the call and to just kind of get into it'
Jimmy O’Brien on his Rugby World Cup experience, the injury that nearly cost him his place, and the competition at Leinster.
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Nov 17th 2023, 6:00 AM
Jake Flannery back in at 10 for Ulster while Marty Moore returns after 11 months out
Scott Wilson is rewarded with a start while Reuben Crothers also returns following his short-lived debut against Connacht two weeks ago.
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Nov 16th 2023, 12:52 PM
Van der Flier excited to form part of Nienaber's 'edge-of-your-seat' defence at Leinster
The 2022 World Player of the Year is moving forward after struggling to move past Ireland’s World Cup exit for the first few weeks.
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Nov 16th 2023, 6:00 AM
'My mindset has changed a lot about how I approach the game... I’m a smarter rugby player for it'
John Ryan played 34 games for four sides across two hemispheres in a remarkable 2022/23 season.
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Nov 15th 2023, 9:23 PM
Ulster confirm Ethan McIlroy suffered facial fracture and concussion in win over Munster
The 23-year-old was injured by a Shane Daly scramble tackle as he ducked towards the line early in the first half.
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Nov 14th 2023, 4:00 PM
23-year-old McCann makes mark to show his quality for Ulster
The Ulster back row has started the season in impressive form.
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Nov 13th 2023, 8:00 PM
Bundee Aki in race to be fit for Connacht's Champions Cup games
Aki and Mack Hansen have not been included in 29-man squad to face the Sharks and Bulls, but Finlay Bealham will travel to South Africa.
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Nov 13th 2023, 4:45 PM
Leinster jump up to second on URC table with five-try performance against Dragons
Dan Sheehan captained the side to a third win on the bounce.
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Nov 12th 2023, 3:49 PM
Ben Healy's late drop goal brings Connacht winning start to dramatic end
Late drama in the Scottish capital.
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Nov 11th 2023, 9:58 PM
Ulster make late push to dominate closing stages against Munster
Introduction of Henderson and Herring adds heft to the Ulster pack as they secure win.
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Nov 10th 2023, 9:43 PM
Sheehan named captain for first time as Leinster and Dragons welcome back internationals
Joe McCarthy, Ryan Baird, Ross Byrne and Jimmy O’Brien also start for Leo Cullen’s side in Newport.
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Nov 10th 2023, 1:29 PM
First starts for McElroy and O'Brien as Connacht make eight changes for Edinburgh
Tom Daly and John Porch will make their first appearances of the new campaign at the Hive Stadium, while Edinburgh have 11 internationals in their 23.
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Nov 10th 2023, 12:45 PM
Munster travel to Kingspan without Carbery and Snyman; Jackman's thoughts on Ulster at 10
Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman tee up the weekend’s action.
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Nov 10th 2023, 12:36 PM
'It was fantastic up until how it ended. I learned a lot'
Joe McCarthy reflects on his World Cup experience as he returns to provincial duty with Leinster.
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Nov 10th 2023, 7:00 AM
Ulster's expectations have gradually deflated over the last 15 years. Their long-term must start now
With a host of big names returning, tonight’s URC interpro against Munster can represent a new beginning for Ulster.
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Nov 10th 2023, 6:00 AM
Wilkins thrilled with manner of Connacht win as McFarland looks for response against Munster
‘I’m really proud of the lads, and I think we deserved the win, albeit in a different way to the previous weeks.’
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Nov 5th 2023, 12:55 PM
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