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Quinlan set for Munster return - September 17, 2008

Alan Quinlan returns to competitive action this weekend having been named in the Munster squad for the Magners League game against Cardiff Blues in Musgrave Park on Saturday (7.30pm).
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0917/munster.html

Connacht name squad to face Glasgow - September 17, 2008

Connacht have announced a 24 man squad for the Magners League clash against Glasgow at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0917/connacht.html

Cullen included in Leinster squad - September 16, 2008

The Leinster squad to face the Ospreys in the Magners League at the RDS on Friday night has been named.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0916/leinster.html

All Blacks claim Tri-Nations - September 15, 2008

New Zealand claimed an unprecedented fourth consecutive Tri Nations title following their 28-24 win against Australia at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0913/newzealand_australia.html

Munster 50-6 Newport-Gwent Dragons - September 14, 2008

Munster made light work of the Newport Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park for the second year running as Keith Earls' try hat-trick crowned a comprehensive win.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0914/munster_dragons.html

Dubai Test is off the agenda - September 14, 2008

World champions South Africa may still play an exhibition Test against Ireland this year, but not in Dubai as originally planned.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0914/ireland_southafrica.html

Llanelli 45-3 Connacht - September 13, 2008

The Scarlets marked their final Magners League game at Stradey Park with a resounding bonus-point win which takes them above the Ospreys to the top of the table on points difference.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0913/connacht.html

Cardiff 16-15 Ulster - September 13, 2008

Cardiff Blues secured their first win of the season thanks to a late penalty by full-back Ben Blair.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0912/Cardiff_Ulster.html

Leinster 52-6 Edinburgh - September 12, 2008

Leinster secured their first win of the new Magners League season as Luke Fitzgerald's hat-trick of tries steered them past Edinburgh at a raucous RDS.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0912/Leinster_Edinburgh.html

Hurley returns to Munster squad - September 12, 2008

Munster coach Tony McGahan makes just one change from the 22 that featured in the win over Edinburgh for the Magners League clash encounter against Newport-Gwent Dragons.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0912/munster.html