Munster, Mack Hansen and Connacht
Return of Jean Kleyn adds to Munster power and helps tip the scales in Connacht derby duel
There are plenty of new faces in both teams as Munster and Connacht go head-to-head at Thomond Park, but for the supporters it is the returning heroes who will provide most cheer.
Burns starts for Munster as Hansen returns for Connacht
Billy Burns starts for Munster as Mack Hansen returns for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship game at Thomand Park.
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Munster Rugby and Connacht Rugby are to get their new United Rugby Championship season underway in a potentially exciting interpro showdown
Munster and Connacht name teams for URC opener as big guns return
Munster: Mike Haley; Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; Billy Burns, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron (capt), John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley; Ruadhán Quinn, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Jean Kleyn and Mack Hansen make timely returns as Munster and Connacht face off in URC opener
There are timely returns for both Connacht and Munster as both Mack Hansen and Jean Kleyn are fit to start for their respective teams in tomorrow’s URC opening weekend provincial derby in Limerick. Hansen makes his first start for Connacht since New Year’s Day when he dislocated his shoulder against this weekend’s opponents and Kleyn is also
Hansen makes long awaited return for Connacht as Billy Burns starts on Munster debut
MACK HANSEN WILL make his first start for Connacht since suffering a serious shoulder injury on New Year’s Day, as the province face Munster in their URC opener. Hansen will start on the wing with Santiago Cordero taking up the full-back position after featuring for Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
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Munster v Connacht live score updates from the URC clash at Thomond Park
Munster host Connacht in a 5.30 pm kick-off as both sides will look to kickstart their seasons. Thomond Park in Limerick is ...
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Cordero has potential to ignite Connacht's explosive back three in Thomond
The Argentinian featured three times for the Pumas this summer and goes straight into the Connacht starting team today.
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Castlebar Rugby Club ready to tackle new season and pitch developments
Plans to improve the facilities at Castlebar RFC’s grounds at Cloondeash are well underway. A new stand on the west side of ...
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URC teams: Mack Hansen back for Connacht as Thaakir Abrahams makes Munster bow; Aidan Morgan gets nod at Ulster
Mack Hansen and Santi Cordero both start for Connacht in Saturday's BKT URC clash with Munster, while Pete Wilkins has handed ...
‘Beat Connacht, go deep into Europe.’ Expectations rise for Graham Rowntree at Munster helm
Graham Rowntree is ambitious and philosophical about his third season as Munster’s head coach, though he admits to feeling a ...
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Cian Prendergast primed to grasp captaincy role in Connacht’s new season
Rugby prides itself on the collective but rugby’s elevation ... For those brief moments when Cian Prendergast may feel ...
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LIVE STREAM: United Rugby Championship, Munster v Connacht
Join us for the live online stream of United Rugby Championship, Munster v Connacht. The action kicks off at 5.30pm in ...
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Late Late Show guests: Connacht Rugby star among Friday's big-name line-up
Among Friday's special guests are four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, the band Snow Patrol and presenter Rylan Clarke.
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Connacht braced for battle of the No.10s as Josh Ioane takes on Jack Carty
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins predicts a "fascinating" battle for the No.10 jersey between new boy Josh Ioane and Jack Carty. JJ ...