Inter-pro
# inter-pro - Friday 19 April, 2013
Pro12 report: Ulster maintain pace at summit with bonus point in Connacht
The league leaders rode out Connacht’s first half storm with five different try-scorers.
# inter-pro - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Rumbling on: Leinster still fuming at O’Connell’s non-citing
“I think we’re talking semantics when people try to differentiate between different parts of the foot.”
# inter-pro - Monday 1 April, 2013
Ulster confident Afoa will be back, but Lutton ready to take another big chance
The rookie tight-head impressed on his first Ulster start on Saturday.
# inter-pro - Sunday 31 March, 2013
‘All we ask is consistency’: Schmidt bemoans refereeing as Leinster denied 8th straight win
George Clancy was at the centre of the dramatic finish last night as Leinster fell 18-22 to Ulster.
‘That’s what rugby’s about’: Ulster resistance proves a match for Leinster’s big finish
The northern province were made to work overtime for their first away win over Leinster this century.
# inter-pro - Saturday 30 March, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Ulster, RaboDirect Pro12
We’re going minute-by-minute as Ulster pitch up in Dublin looking for form against the hot-streaking hosts.
# inter-pro - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Tom Court: International rugby is a microscope 24/7, now players can relax
As the Six Nations fades out of view, Ireland’s top two Pro12 contenders are on a collision course this Saturday.
# inter-pro - Sunday 24 March, 2013
# inter-pro - Thursday 21 March, 2013
‘No time for soul searching’ – Holland urges Munster’s 6 Nations stars on
Ulster have also named their Pro12 team for this weekend. It features the names Jackson, Payne and Muller.
# inter-pro - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
O’Connell in the frame for Harlequins 1/4 final but Zebo ‘highly unlikely’
Munster coach Rob Penney is counting the cost of an attritional Ireland Six Nations campaign.
# inter-pro - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Peace offering: Elwood and Schmidt make up over sandwiches
The Leinster and Connacht coaches chatted amiably post-match in the press room.
As it happened: Leinster v Connacht, RaboDirect Pro12
The Mike McCarthy signing added some spice to this interprovincial clash.
Inter-pro: 3 key battles to decide Munster v Ulster
Ulster’s team selection has left them vulnerable at Thomond Park this evening.
# inter-pro - Friday 28 December, 2012
Leinster risk losing 4 in a row as they rest big names for Connacht clash
Shane Jennings leads the blues for the inter-pro fixture but a host of senior players will sit out the action.
# inter-pro - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Christmas crackers: Munster v Leinster
Red versus Blue. Facts, jokes and YouTube clips await the winner.
# inter-pro - Monday 24 December, 2012
Leinster to give battle-weary warriors a rest ahead of Connacht grudge match
Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Jennings and Eoin O’Malley have two more training runs to prove their fitness for the inter-pro clash.
# inter-pro - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Pro12: Team of the Week
Ulster and Munster dominate the line-up after their inter-pro victories.
# inter-pro - Saturday 22 December, 2012
VIDEO: This Andrew Trimble try was the best thing about Ulster’s win over Leinster
Watch out for the massive dummied pass from Paul Marshall.
# inter-pro - Friday 21 December, 2012
Pro12: Elwood stacks a strong Connacht deck for Munster match
The westerners are looking for a clean sweep of 2012 home victories against their rival provinces.
Pro12: Coughlan leads Munster and Stringer at 9 for Connacht clash
The veteran scrum-half will partner Ian Keatley while Felix Jones misses out through injury.
# inter-pro - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Team news: Leinster trust in youth as Ulster stick to proven formula
Both sides come into the came off defeat in the Heineken Cup.
Pro12: Openside Murphy wary of clinical Ulster
The 21-year-old flanker has been a rare highlight of Leinster’s season.
# inter-pro - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Leinster looking to laugh off defeat as attention turns north
“What’s done is done”, say Eoin Reddan as he focuses on the imminent Pro12 clash with ulster.
# inter-pro - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
O’Kelly backs ‘tried and tested’ McCarthy to thrive at Leinster
The iconic second row says that player in his position must travel wherever they can get experience.
Opinion: McCarthy exit hard for Connacht, but fair
Mike McCarthy should be grateful to the western province, but not to the detriment of his career.
# inter-pro - Friday 23 November, 2012
Pro12: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Three of the Irish provinces are away this weekend while Munster host Scarlets.
# inter-pro - Friday 26 October, 2012
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s inter-provincial rugby action
Ulster look to make it eight in a row against the Dragons, while Munster will target a hefty win over Zebre.
# inter-pro - Sunday 7 October, 2012
Schmidt calls on new faces to up intensity levels after Munster test
The Leinster coach also claimed to have been unsighted for the Casey Laulala try that was controversially ruled out.
# inter-pro - Saturday 6 October, 2012
In Pictures: Leinster beat Munster at the Aviva Stadium
Here are some of our favourite images from the game.
Pro12: Six things to watch out for in tonight’s Leinster v Munster clash
We can’t bloody wait.
# inter-pro - Friday 5 October, 2012
Engage: Mark Anscombe and Eric Elwood look ahead to Ulster v Connacht
The affable Kiwi and his passionate counterpart are expecting a fierce contest at Ravenhill this evening.
# inter-pro - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
Leading from the front: Ross ready to start playing hardball
“If you can’t get up for Munster you might as well not be playing rugby.” Says the cornerstone of Leinster’s set-piece.
# inter-pro - Thursday 19 April, 2012
First XV: Belfast set for Titanic Pro12 tussle
Ulster and Leinster have both named strong sides for tomorrow’s meeting despite their looming Heineken Cup appointments.
Underdogs: Ulster must be ‘on the money’ to beat Leinster
With Pro12 hopes hanging by a thread, Ulster know their very best is required in Ravenhill.
‘Everybody wants to be top dog’: D’Arcy relishing inter-pro clash
As Leinster continue to seek perfection, the centre has rubbished the prospect of any player holding back a week before the Heineken Cup semi-final.
# inter-pro - Friday 10 December, 2010
Motion to re-introduce Railway Cup
Miltown Malbay club propose return of the inter-provincial competition.























































