Leinster stalwart Cian Healy has signed up for a 19th year with the province but for now it’s all about the dual challenge for the URC and Champions Cup
United Rugby Championship
Coach says his family’s ‘unique situation’ makes this week especially interesting
Ireland international Mack Hansen unlikely to feature against South African visitors
Garry Ringrose’s participation remains in doubt due to ‘frustrating’ injury
Former Ireland U20s boss signs a two-year deal after leading Ulster to four wins and three defeats so far in his tenure
Despite trailing at half-time, Ulster scored four times against an ill-disciplined Welsh outfit to keep playoff hopes alive
Welsh outfit kept in touch as Leinster mistakes ensured a sluggish first half
Pete Wilkins ‘hugely disappointed’ as Munster show their class in URC encounter
Leo Cullen makes only five changes to side that started against Northampton last week
With 19,000 tickets already sold, Munster will have the crowd behind them and be keen to nail an interprovincial success
Home side worst-performing team in league but visitors far from convincing in victories against Cardiff and Benetton
Jimmy O’Brien makes first Leinster start since December against Ospreys; Ulster make five changes for trip to Scarlets
Ryan Baird eager to follow up memorable Champions Cup semi-final win by getting Leinster’s URC title ambitions firmly back on track
‘When these pressure situations come, I think we react very well,’ says flanker
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