Eben Etzebeth makes Sharks return for Challenge Cup clash against Connacht
Secondrower is set to feature in Galway having served a lengthy suspension for eye-gouging
Challenge Cup
Bruising Bulls clash leaves Munster with just one survivor in the pack for Exeter trip
Captain Tadhg Beirne returns while New Zealand under-20 cap Ben O’Donovan should feature off the bench
Tadhg Beirne returns for Munster’s Challenge Cup knockout meeting with Exeter
Clayton McMillan makes 10 changes to side defeated by the Bulls last weekend
‘Only Antoine Dupont is comparable’: Four Irish players to watch in Europe this weekend
Motivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasons
Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup title
Munster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Confidence like Jamie Osborne’s will bring on Leinster performance when it counts
If Leinster can get the best out of Ioane, it might bring the best out of themselves as a team
Connacht preparing for a Sharks side with more bite coming to Galway
Cullie Tucker wary of the forward threat and X-factor of visiting South Africans
Ulster’s outhalf injury crisis not as bad as feared, says Richie Murphy
Jack Murphy’s ribs, James Humphreys’ hamstring and Jake Flannery’s shoulder had all been flagged as concerns
Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their season
Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC table
Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup exit brings Munster close to a mini-crisis
Clayton McMillan’s squad should take a little inspiration from the way Ulster are currently playing the game
Leinster to face Edinburgh in Champions Cup last 16
Ulster, Connacht and Munster learn Challenge Cup Round of 16 opponents
Connacht show lessons learned in 11-try win over Montauban to reach Challenge Cup last 16
French side outclassed by try-hungry Connacht in Galway
Ulster top pool with bonus-point win over Stade Francais
Richie Murphy’s side failed to score a single point after the interval in Belfast
Connacht expecting bonus-point win over Montauban to ensure progress in Challenge Cup
Stuart Lancaster has made only three changes to the starting XV that came so close to toppling Montpellier in France.
No risk but big reward on offer for Ulster against Stade Francais
Though already through to the last 16, a win in Belfast would earn Richie Murphy’s men a home draw for the knockout stages
Harry Byrne to start at 10 for Leinster against Bayonne, Craig Casey fit for Munster
Garry Ringrose, Jimmy O’Brien and RG Snyman return from injury for final Champions Cup pool clash
Provinces face final pool games in Champions, Challenge Cup: TV details, permutations and team news
Four provinces in action on Saturday, with only Leinster on the road
Connacht must capitalise on opportunities ahead of Challenge Cup knockout stages, says Tucker
Westerners fourth going into final pool fixture against Montauban
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster’s lacklustre performances raise questions ahead of Six Nations
As the season progresses, the scope for missteps narrows quickly
Ulster eager to get back in action after frustrating weekend off
Province’s fixture against the Cheetahs was called off last Sunday due to a frozen pitch
Munster face crunch Champions Cup duel with Castres while Leinster eye top-four seeding
Clayton McMillan’s team must beat French visitors at Thomond Park on Saturday to reach knockout stages
Connacht blow lead after dominant last quarter by Montpellier
Irish province led by 15 points in second half but ended up losing Challenge Cup game
Ulster awarded bonus-point win following cancellation of Challenge Cup game against Cheetahs
A pitch inspection by the match day referee Kevin Bralley decided it is unplayable
Switch to European action may help Connacht rediscover their spark
Young Connacht side named to get province back on track at Montpellier
Ulster momentum must not wane against struggling Cheetahs
A win on Sunday could go a long way in helping Richie Murphy’s side in their fight to top the pool
‘We’ve got to start learning quicker’: Connacht reflects on ‘same mistakes’ ahead of Montpellier
Coach John Muldoon says team had ‘a lot of time for reflection’ after defeat against Leinster
Connacht wary of sting in Dragons tail as they aim to climb URC table
Westerners travel to Rodney Parade with top eight in reach
Munster still striving to reach levels of performance demanded, McMillan admits
Side could heave a sigh of relief after subduing Gloucester for a 31-3 win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday
Stuart Lancaster strikes confident note as Connacht look to grow squad depth
Head coach delighted with young Academy props who came on in 52-0 victory over Georgian side Black Lion
Ulster cough up 14-point lead as Cardiff come back to snatch win at the death
Ulster’s discipline let them down as two late yellow cards proved costly at Cardiff Arms Park
Ulster make nine changes for Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff
Richie Murphy rotating his resources after 61-7 first round win over Racing
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