The 2nd Row

Connacht reach top 8 Ireland deliver on aviva occasion

Connacht get the job done in Edinburgh 5 points and a spot in the top 8. Ireland route Scotland to crown off a great occasion in Dublin, Ulster concede again in the last 10 to cost them that last 8 spot Munster get the job done vs the Lions and Leinster solidify top 2

Connacht top 8 fight still alive Ulster count the cost of a draw and Ireland are back to winning ways

Connacht keep their top 8 hopes alive with a convincing win over Munster to bring the fight for top 8 down to the last weekend, Ulster drew with Stormers but will be counting the cost. Leinster make odd work of Lions but 5 points keeps them in the top 2 hunt. Ireland beat Wales in Belfast but really it's Aoife Wafers world and we are all living in it

an Irish double in Europe & the URC run in who makes it

Leinster and Ulster have both made it through to their respective European finals, 2 nervy performances at times but the win gets them both a step closer to Silverware The URC race for the top 8 is coming to a head 9 teams in contention only 8 can make the knock outs we break down who should have hope and who should believe

Ireland Connacht Ulster and Leinster lose while Munster impress

It was a rough weekend for most Irish rugby fans Connacht lose a physical encounter in South Africa. Leinster lose in Italy. Ireland start strong but get beaten in France while Munster are left counting the injuries after an interpro win over Ulster

Connacht with the big win Ireland Get thier 1st 6 nations win Leinster take the interpro honours and Munster with a needed win URC Rd 15_mixdown

Connacht are on their South African tour and picked up a huge win vs the Stormers, the cobwebs were blown away in Galway by Ireland as they have an impressive win over Italy. Leinster and Ulster battle it out in Belfast and Leinster come away with all 5 points on offer and Munster do the same away in Benetton as they win comfortably on the road