Munster, Mack Hansen and Connacht
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.
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.
Return of the Mack for Connacht, with Mayo presence in starting XV too
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his match day squad for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship opener away to Munster (kick-off 5.30 p.m.), with Mayo native Dave Heffernan taking his place in the starting XV at hooker.
Fresh faces on show as Munster welcome Connacht for URC opener
Nor is Abrahams Munster’s only fresh face. Tom Farrell and Billy Burns make Munster debuts with Burns hoping to make the sort of impact that once caught the eye of Farrell. Released from Ulster, the outhalf teams up with Irish scrumhalf Craig Casey with a lot of neutral fans watching how that partnership blossoms over the season.
Munster and Connacht name teams for URC opener as big guns return
Munster and Connacht have named their teams for their United Rugby Championship opener this weekend. The two Irish provinces will get the first interprovincial derby of the new season underway from Thomond Park on Saturday evening at 5.
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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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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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 ...
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Plans lodged for “Galway Food Market” at former Connacht Tribune Printing Press
Plans are underway to establish a new “Galway Food Market” at the former Connacht Tribune Printing Press in the city. Two ...
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CONNACHT travel to Thomond Park as the opening weekend of the new URC season throws up an inter-provincial derby for Irish ...
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Cian Prendergast primed to grasp captaincy role in Connacht’s new season
Cian Prendergast wasn’t surprised at being appointed the new Connacht captain as they bid to sweep away a season in which ...
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Connacht open new URC campaign with derby clash against Munster in Thomond Park
By JOHN FALLON Head coach Pete Wilkins will embark on his eighth season with Connacht on Saturday when they travel to Thomond ...
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Munster vs Connacht (United Rugby Championship Preview with William Davies and Pete Wilkins)
The talking is over and the BKT United Rugby Championship makes its return this weekend.  Connacht are on the road for their ...