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'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 Ireland's World Cup squad in 2019. Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO ANDY FARRELL WAS always going to face a tough call in picking his three sc...

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 WAS A proper festive treat. Not just in terms of Connacht’s performance – which was superb – b...

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 display of real energy, particularly in defence, which stymied Connacht’s best efforts, while ...