Leinster s Lions help turn the screw as spirited Ulster fall to another defeat
Tried from Jack Conan and Robbie Henshaw helped Leo Cullen’s side come from behind to win at the RDS. By Ciarán Kennedy Friday 14 May 2021, 10:15 PM 4 hours ago 12,975 Views 60 Comments
Robbie Henshaw scored the decisive try against Ulster.
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Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Ciarán Kennedy reports from the RDS
HAVING BEEN BEATEN in their opening two games of the Rainbow Cup, this round three tie was about as inconsequential as an interpro derby could get for Dan McFarland’s Ulster team.
You’d never have known it.
Connacht will sense opportunity to record rare double against wounded Leinster
Andy Friend’s side impressed against Ulster last time out but struggle for consistency. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 8 May 2021, 7:00 AM 3 hours ago 7,128 Views 2 Comments
Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury.
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WE’VE SEEN THIS situation before. Connacht coming off a big win, stressing the need to back it up.
And yes, beating Ulster in the Rainbow Cup should be seen as a big win, particularly given the nature of that victory up in Belfast two weeks ago, recovering a game that looked lost to snatch it at the death. Andy Friend’s side have come on the wrong side of those situations too often this season.
Ross Byrne reminds me of Ollie Campbell - he ll step into Sexton s shoes Pundits have been unconvinced by his performances but Ross Byrne has quietly risen to become Leinster’s most unheralded star. By Garry Doyle Sunday 2 May 2021, 10:00 AM May 2nd 2021, 10:00 AM 19,947 Views 32 Comments
Time to kick on: Ross Byrne in action.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
IT WAS THE summer of ’18. Ross Byrne took his seat in the middle aisle at Sydney for the long trip home.
Up there in the processed air of the thrumming tube, Byrne had time to think. They’d stop off in Abu Dhabi for a couple of hours before taking the last leg of the journey back to Dublin; 21 hours of flight-time, more than enough for someone to figure out what they’re going to do next.