URC team news: Joey Carbery starts for Munster as Ireland internationals return
Joey Carbery has been preferred to Jack Crowley at out-half for Munster's interprovincial derby against Connacht on Saturday.
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Craig Casey to captain Ireland A v All Blacks XV
Munster's Craig Casey has been named captain of Ireland A for Friday night's meeting with an All Blacks XV at the RDS.
Prendergast returns as Connacht make six changes for Scarlets
Cian Prendergast will make just his second appearance of the season for Connacht in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship visit of the Scarlets to Galway.
Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.
Dave Heffernan: Connacht pack have responded to criticism
Dave Heffernan says Connacht are starting to the see the benefits from the home truths that were delivered during their tour of South Africa.
Tom Daly: Ireland stars can help Connacht shock champions Stormers
Tom Daly says Connacht's Ireland contingent have been "different animals" since returning from New Zealand and backed them to prove the doubters wrong when they take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday.
URC team news: New signings start in season openers
Connacht, Munster and Leinster have all named new signings to start in their respective BKT United Rugby Championship openers, while Ulster's big arrival Jeff Toomaga-Allen will feature off the bench for tomorrow's first game of the season.
Connacht bring in Grant Stewart as extra hooker cover
Connacht have signed Scottish hooker Grant Stewart on a six-month contract.