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); Its shaving off a bit of the disc - Ulsters Addison making strides after return from back surgery The versatile Ireland back had been out for 15 months. By Adam McKendry Thursday 6 May 2021, 9:46 AM 4 hours ago 2,543 Views 0 Comments LOCKDOWN ALLOWED MOST players the chance to reflect on their careers and how they have progressed up to this...

Johnny is absolutely training the house down – Leinster back Sexton for Lions Stuart Lancaster says the province would have no concerns if their captain toured to South Africa. By Ciarán Kennedy Wednesday 5 May 2021, 8:27 AM 3 hours ago 7,649 Views 12 Comments Leinster captain Johnny Sexton. Updated 1 hour ago STUART LANCASTER SAYS Leinster...

); I just hope that the players who have high hopes of making the team make it onto the tour Jared Payne is hopeful some of his Ulster players will follow in his footsteps and tour with the Lions. By Adam McKendry Wednesday 5 May 2021, 9:18 AM 6 hours ago 6,395 Views 8 Comments Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie/INPHO AS A FORME...

); Were keeping them in the loop - Munster updating Springboks on Snyman fitness ahead of Lions tour The South African lock will have minor surgery on a fresh knee injury this week. By Declan Rooney Wednesday 5 May 2021, 11:44 AM 3 hours ago 2,939 Views 6 Comments RG Snyman. Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO MUNSTER RUGBY ARE keeping the Springboks u...

Andy Friend really excited for Connachts future after finalising new coaching team Last week the province announced Dewald Senekal as their new forwards coach. By Ciarán Kennedy Wednesday 5 May 2021, 7:30 AM 7 hours ago 3,577 Views 0 Comments Connacht head coach Andy Friend. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie/INPHO ANDY FRIEND SA...

Snyman to undergo minor procedure after setback in recovery from knee injury Munster say the fresh knee injury is unrelated to Snyman’s ACL, which he injured just seven minutes into his debut over eight months ago. By Gavan Casey Tuesday 4 May 2021, 11:53 AM 4 hours ago 6,563 Views 10 Comments Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Image: Dan Sheridan/IN...

Lizo Gqoboka made a real impact as substitute. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) Bulls mentor Jake White admits his sides tough going against the Lions is a reminder that they are now wanted men.  Recent successes mean the men from Loftus are considered a precious scalp by opposition and will have to contend with more pronounced onslaughts. White is particularly wary of the potential backlash from the Stormers this weekend, who are "hurting" from their defeat to the Shar...

Sharks coach Sean Everitt. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) Former US President Bill Clinton was an unlikely voice of support for the Sharks ahead of their Rainbow Cup clash against the Stormers on Saturday. The Durbanites won the match 33-30 at Cape Town Stadium and, before kick-off, the franchise released a video of support coming in from high-profile celebrities all around the globe.  Sports agency Roc Nation is now heavily involved at the Sharks and also operates with...

Springbok star forward Pieter-Steph du Toit will reportedly play his last season as a Stormers player and cash in on a lucrative deal with Japanese Top League side Toyota Verblitz. The flank returned from his long-awaited injury layoff to take to the field on Saturday at Cape Town Stadium for the first time in well over a year for the Stormers in a 33-30 defeat against the Sharks. According to Netwerk24, the 28-year-old Du Toit will not be running around in a Stormers jumper for much longer as...

); You don’t move on from this quickly. It was a chance to be in a European final Dan McFarland felt Ulster’s kicking game in the third quarter cost them in Leicester. By Richard Mulligan Saturday 1 May 2021, 8:34 AM 3 hours ago 10,918 Views 15 Comments Ulster captain Iain Henderson after last nights defeat. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO Image...