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With standards in the provinces improving all the time, there is still plenty of time to turn the potential into success for Ireland at the World Cup in two years' time, writes Jonny Holland.

Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them Andy Friend’s team have lost their last four home games in all competitions. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 7:30 AM Feb 20th 2021, 7:30 AM 4,834 Views 2 Comments Bundee Aki makes his first start since December. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie...

The 1998 Five Nations campaign had long been consigned to the dark history of Irish rugby before 2000 until yesterday when the class of 2021 dredged up a bad memory by becoming the first Irish team since that season to lose their first two championship matches.

); Papali’i handed latest chance to prove his worth as Connacht look to find clinical edge Andy Friend’s team are looking to get back to winning ways against Dragons following back-to-back defeats. By Ciarán Kennedy Friday 5 Feb 2021, 6:30 AM Feb 5th 2021, 6:30 AM 6,452 Views 5 Comments Connachts Abraham Papali’i. Image: Laszlo Geczo/IN...

The Ireland depth chart: Big names back and two exciting prospects Andy Farrell has a few players short of game time in his 36-man squad for the Six Nations. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 26 Jan 2021, 3:00 PM Jan 26th 2021, 3:00 PM 20,301 Views 38 Comments ANDY FARRELL YESTERDAY named his 36-man Ireland squad for the 2021 Six Nations. They kick o...

McGrath is particularly unlucky to miss out. He was impressive against Munster The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra breaks down Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad. By The42 Team Monday 25 Jan 2021, 10:00 PM Jan 25th 2021, 10:00 PM 31,146 Views 52 Comments McGrath was part of Irelands World Cup squad in 2019. Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Ima...

Donal Lenihan believes Munster will have the extra firepower needed to overcome Connacht on Saturday and continue their progression towards the Guinness Pro14 final.

Connacht won in Dublin against Leinster for the first time since September 2002 as fly-half Jack Carty masterminded a seismic 35-24 bonus-point win over Guinness PRO14 kingpins at the RDS Arena.

Connacht win thriller to secure first away win over Leinster in 19 years Johnny Sexton went off injured midway through the first half as Andy Friend’s side pulled off a famous victory. Garry Doyle By Garry Doyle Saturday 2 Jan 2021, 9:35 PM Jan 2nd 2021, 9:35 PM 50,804 Views 72 Comments Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Connacht 35 THIS ...

Connacht 19 Ulster 32 Ulster succeeded in consolidating their lead at the top of Conference A with a comfortable victory over Connacht in Galway on Sunday. It was the first time in five years that Dan McFarland’s side has left the Sportsground with a victory and they were deserving winners after taking control of the second half, posting 23 points, and limiting Connacht to a single try. This was a big statement from Ulster. Missing 17 players, including a raft of big-names, they produced a...