Tony Butler starts at 10 for Munster in Interpro v Connacht
Tony Butler will start at out-half for Munster in their New Year's Day Interpro against Connacht at the Sportsground.
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Andi Kyriacou: Edwin Edogbo injury 'a huge blow' for Munster
Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou has backed Edwin Edogbo to come back even stronger, after it was confirmed the second row would have surgery on the achilles injury he suffered in Tuesday's defeat to Leinster.
Munster and Leinster name teams for Stephen's Day showdown
Simon Zebo, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager will all start for Munster in the URC Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen's Day (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2/Player). There are four personnel changes altogether and one positional switch to the side beaten 32-24 by Exeter Chiefs last week. Tighthead prop Jager makes his first start for Munster on his third appearance for the province and Dave Kilcoyne joins Jager in the front row on his first start of the campaign. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side and packs down with Kilcoyne and Jager in the front row. Simon Zebo comes into the side at full-back for his second appearance of the season with Shane Daly moving to the left wing. Calvin Nash keeps his place on the right wing with the centre and half-back partnerships unchanged. Scrum-half Craig Casey and out-half Jack Crowley start together once again with Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch in midfield.
Munster hopeful of Peter O'Mahony return for Exeter
Peter O'Mahony is one of seven players Munster could have back in contention for this Sunday's crucial Investec Champions Cup trip to the Exeter Chiefs.
Graham Rowntree: 'The European cup is a special competition'
The full-time whistle had barely been blown 30 minutes, and Munster thoughts were already turning to the Investec Champions Cup.
Tom Ahern stars as Munster see off Glasgow in Cork
Munster maintained their impeccable Musgrave Park record as they returned to winning ways in the BKT United Rugby Championship with an eventful 40-29 win against leaders Glasgow Warriors.
Oli Jager in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors
New signing Oli Jager is set to make his Munster debut tomorrow against Glasgow Warriors.
Ciaran Frawley can move ahead in race to succeed Sexton
Leinster and Munster played out an absorbing, fiercely contested inter-provincial game last Saturday night in the Aviva.