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Afoa returns for PRO12 final

BreakingNews.ie — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:52:25 GMT

Ulster’s John Afoa will start at tighthead in the only change to the starting XV that defeated the Scarlets a fortnight ago for tomorrow's RaboDirect PRO12 Final against Leinster at the RDS (4.45pm).

Fit again O’Driscoll to start against Ulster

BreakingNews.ie — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:22:52 GMT

Leinster centre Brian O’Driscoll has recovered from the back problem which kept him out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final, and takes his place amongst a strong starting XV to take on Ulster in the RaboDirect PRO12 at the RDS tomorrow (4.45pm).

Munster manager on revenge mission against Ulster

BreakingNews.ie — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:10 GMT

Derry Peters has assembled a powerful-looking squad laced with Cork’s All-Ireland winning senior stars as Munster look to regain the Mick Talbot cup in Saturday’s MMI Interprovincial tournament.

Bank of Ireland to become Munster's main sponsor

BreakingNews.ie — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:38:25 GMT

Bank of Ireland has confirmed that it will become main sponsor of Munster Rugby from July 2013.

'O'Connell will help Lions captain Warburton'

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:09:16 GMT

British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of “proven warrior” Paul O’Connell on the tour to Australia.

Ulster sign tighthead prop

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:59 GMT

Ulster have bolstered their squad with the addition 27-year-old tighthead prop, Bronson Ross, who signed from Coventry Rugby Club on a one-year development contract.

Injury worries for Leinster ahead of PRO12 final

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:42:10 GMT

The Leinster management must contend with a number of injuries arising from Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup victory, as they prepare for Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final in the RDS against Ulster (4.45pm).

Samoan So'oialo joins Connacht

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:56 GMT

Samoan international, James So’oialo, younger brother of former All-Blacks Number 8 Rodney So’oialo and former Harlequins scrum half Stephen will join Connacht this summer.