Werner Kok scores hat-trick as Ulster and Stormers play out high-scoring draw
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was outstanding for the visitors as they fought back for draw in last minute
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James Lowe sits out URC clash against Lions, leaving his Champions Cup final hopes in doubt
Leo Cullen retains just three of the Leinster XV that beat Toulon for ‘proper bloody test’ against South African Shield winners
Connacht make nine changes for interpro showdown with Munster
James Ryan to lead a much-changed Leinster side for home game against the Lions
Munster fear Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley could be out for rest of season with injuries
Clayton McMillan said he was committed until end of season but ‘other people’ might make decision whether he remains for next season
Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley miss out as Munster name team to play Connacht
Fineen Wycherley has recovered from a knee injury to start in the pack along with Michael Ala’alatoa and Edwin Edogbo
‘No one’s been talking about it’: Munster players ignore external noise to focus on Connacht game
Province trying to put aside off-the-pitch controversy over appointment of Roger Randle
Leinster sweat on injuries after Toulon as Henshaw sidelined for Lions clash
Coaches balance recovery and momentum ahead of European final run-in
Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Leinster’s home URC against the Lions
International centre was stretchered off after he sustained a head injury in Champions Cup semi-final win over Toulon
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John Hodnett’s four tries for Munster were matched with a brilliant display on the wing
Clayton McMillan hails openside flanker for doing a ‘good job’ against Ulster
Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong
Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending
Munster finally put plucky Ulster away in second half as injuries mount for both teams
John Hodnett ran in four tries and Alex Kendellen scored a hat-trick at Thomond Park
Leinster beaten by Benetton after performance marked by familiar inconsistencies
Italian side beat Irish province for the first time since 2010, despite strong Leinster line-up
Munster 41 Ulster 14: Four-try John Hodnett leads Munster to comfortable win at Thomond Park
Young Ulster side start strong but couldn’t keep pace with hosts after the restart
Connacht fail to make it two from two in South Africa as they come up short against Lions
The home side made a strong start and Connacht failed to make up the difference
Second South African win a tall order for Connacht against house-proud Lions
Stuart Lancaster’s charges earned a surprise win over second-place Stormers last time out
Munster hold a powerful upper hand as injury-ravaged Ulster come to Limerick
Richie Murphy makes 15 changes from the side that lost to Leinster last weekend
Leinster on the hunt to break into URC top two at Benetton
Leo Cullen makes 13 changes for trip to Treviso
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match
Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Clayton McMillan says Munster ‘can be better as an organisation’, but Ulster match the focus
Head coach hoping to build on comprehensive victory against Benetton in home URC clash with Ulster
Max Deegan to miss Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final after two-game ban for Ulster red card
Backrower was dismissed for a challenge on Werner Kok during Leinster’s win over Ulster in Belfast
Connacht missing some key players as they aim to make it a double win in South Africa
Cathal Forde will miss the game, while Sean Jansen and Dave Heffernan are nursing injuries
Tadhg Beirne says Munster focused on the present amid fallout from Roger Randle appointment
Three resigned from the Professional Game Committee over Munster’s hiring of attack coach, who will start next season
Ulster set to bring depleted squad for visit to Munster
Richie Murphy says province are ‘under pressure’ as several players picked up injuries against Leinster last week
Gerry Thornley: Victory for the ages a ringing endorsement of Connacht project
Stuart Lancaster’s emphasis on youth was rewarded with an improbable Cape Town win that keeps their URC hopes alive
Jacques Nienaber knows it could end badly if Leinster make the same mistake against Toulon
‘We maybe took our foot off their throats a bit,’ said Leinster assistant of URC win against Ulster
Owen Doyle: All referees should have a serious rethink about how they address players
Andrew Brace was the latest official to adopt a soft approach. Trust me, it’s a waste of breath
Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter to be assessed ahead of Leinster v Benetton
Decision yet to be made on Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter ahead of URC game with Benetton
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action
Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France
Munster survive Jack Crowley and Craig Casey yellows to take much-needed win in Benetton
Province jump to seventh in URC table with seven-try showing
Leo Cullen commends Sam Prendergast’s patience on return to Leinster starting fold
Outhalf put in a man-of-the-match performance in away win over Ulster
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