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'I didn't really appreciate until this year how much mental strength is a part of the game'
Youngster James Hume has nailed down his jersey and is trying to get ahead of the curve in dealing with the external pressure that comes with it. By Adam McKendry Thursday 22 Apr 2021, 7:30 AM 2 hours ago 2,597 Views 5 Comments
James Hume of Ulster.
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SITTING IN FRONT of the media, via Zoom, just after lockdown last September, Ulster centre James Hume declared that his five-year plan had him assuming the outside centre jersey at the province on a consistent basis by the end of the season.
Frawley returns for Leinster's clash with Ospreys but Kelleher and O'Brien out
The Welsh side are due at the RDS on Friday. By Paul Dollery Monday 15 Mar 2021, 2:46 PM Mar 15th 2021, 2:46 PM 6,302 Views 2 Comments
Leinster's Ciaran Frawley.
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VERSATILE LEINSTER BACK Ciaran Frawley is set to be available for selection for his side’s Guinness Pro14 meeting with Ospreys.
The 23-year-old was named to start at centre in the win over Glasgow Warriors last month, before a shoulder injury sustained in the warm-up forced him to withdraw.
However, Frawley is due to train ahead of Friday night’s outing at the RDS, where Leo Cullen’s men will play their last game before the Grand Final against Munster.
Permanent move for Wootton among 21 new contracts announced by Connacht
Oran McNulty and Cian Prendergast have signed professional deals, while 19 of the existing senior squad have signed on for next season. By Gavan Casey Thursday 11 Mar 2021, 4:24 PM Mar 11th 2021, 4:24 PM 9,018 Views 11 Comments
Alex Wootton scoring his second try against the Cardiff Blues in February.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
CONNACHT HAVE CONFIRMED that 21 players have signed new contracts with the province ahead of the 2021/2022 season.
In all, 19 players from Andy Friend’s existing senior squad have extended their respective stays at the Sportsground, with Oran McNulty and Cian Prendergast making the jump from academy contracts to full-time deals.
Munster set to 'embrace' Pro14 final as they look to end 10-year trophy drought
Johann van Graan’s side secured their place with a narrow victory over Connacht last night. By Murray Kinsella Saturday 6 Mar 2021, 7:00 AM Mar 6th 2021, 7:00 AM 27,328 Views 34 Comments
Joey Carbery and Alex Wotton at Thomond Park last night.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
IT DOESN’T TAKE a genius to point out that Munster were far from perfect last night in Thomond Park, but Johann van Graan was a justifiably happy man after the final whistle went on his side’s 20-17 win over Connacht.
Athy's Joey Carbery 'looking good' ahead of Munster return
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OUT-HALF Joey Carbery is closing in on a return to action as the province prepares for Friday night's crucial Guinness PRO14 clash with Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park, 8pm.
Twenty five-year-old Ireland international Carbery has not featured for Munster for more than 13 months due to an ankle injury.
However, Munster have been reporting positive news in relation to play-maker Carbery in recent weeks, revealing that he is increasing his training load further as he continues his return from long-term injury and suggesting he is in line for a return to action very soon.
Argentina approach Pro14 over Jaguares potentially joining competition, but from Spain
The UAR have hugely ambitious plans for the 2019 Super Rugby finalists to be based in Bilbao. By Steffan Thomas Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 10:00 PM Feb 20th 2021, 10:00 PM 21,444 Views 24 Comments
Jaguares reached the Super Rugby final in 2019.
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Jaguares reached the Super Rugby final in 2019.
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THE GUINNESS PRO14 could soon have a South American element after the Argentinian Rugby Union (UAR) made initial overtures for the Jaguares to be added to the cross-border competition.
Rugby in the southern hemisphere was turned on its head by the global pandemic and the defection of the South African franchises from Super Rugby to Europe.
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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
Connacht's Abraham Papali’i.
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THIS WAS ALWAYS the danger. Speaking in the minutes after Connacht beat Leinster at the turn of the year, captain Quinn Roux pointed out the province have previously produced big results and then failed to back them up.
The margins have been small. Against Munster they were let down by poor decision making as the clock wound down. The Ospreys trailed 17-5 at half-time in the Sportsground. On both occasions, Connacht lost by six points.
A passing train helps Glasgow Warriors to Pro14 victory over Edinburgh
Edinburgh scrum-half Nic Groom mistook the horn from a nearby locomotive for the half-time buzzer. By Press Association Saturday 16 Jan 2021, 9:15 PM Jan 16th 2021, 9:15 PM 19,687 Views 10 Comments
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A PASSING TRAIN driver helped Glasgow Warriors get back on track as Danny Wilson’s team climbed off the bottom of their Guinness Pro14 conference with a 23-22 triumph over Edinburgh.
It was full steam ahead for the capital outfit when Jamie Farndale grabbed the opening try of the derby thriller.
But a blunder by Edinburgh scrum-half Nic Groom, who mistook the horn from a locomotive chugging behind Scotstoun’s North Stand for the half-time buzzer, saw Edinburgh hit the buffers.