Leinster widening the gap to the rest of the provinces
The Christmas inter-provincial series got off to a tight and dramatic start over the weekend.
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Home of Mayo GAA to host Connacht v Munster URC Interpro
Connacht Rugby are set to play at the home of Mayo GAA next year, in what will be their first senior competitive game in the county during the professional era.
URC team news: Leinster changes; international trio back for Connacht
The Leinster team to take on Connacht in the URC on Saturday evening sees Alex Soroka make his first appearance of the season, while international trio Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham all return for the visitors.
Connacht's MacHale Park switch still in 'discussion phase'
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says it's an exciting prospect to bring his side to Mayo for their URC Interpro against Munster in March of next year, but discussions about the switch are still at an early stage.
Connacht centre Hugh Gavin ruled out until February with ankle injury
Connacht centre Hugh Gavin has been ruled out of action until mid-February after undergoing surgery for an ankle injury.
Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy to make Ireland debuts against Fiji
Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy will make their Ireland debuts against Fiji on Saturday.
Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu to make Ireland debuts against Fiji
Gus McCarthy and Coramc Izuchukwu are to make their debuts for Ireland as they have been named to start against Fiji in the Aviva stadium on Saturday.
Farrell to figure out Fiji plan after Irish body count
Ireland boss Andy Farrell says he will give considered thought to selection for next weekend's meeting with Fiji, who have already beaten Wales in the Autumn Nations Series.