United Rugby Championship team of the week round 8: Leinster earn their spots
The Christmas interprovincial derbies took centre stage in round eight of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Leinster grind down Munster in low-scoring derby
Tries are overrated. On a night of sneezing wind and rain, brutality was beautiful.
Champions Cup round one Irish team of the week: Leinster lead the way
The Irish provinces only picked up six points from four Investec Champions Cup games over the weekend, with Leinster taking four and Munster two.
Frawley edging ahead of Byrne at 10, says Ferris
Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris believes that Ciarán Frawley is edging ahead of Harry Byrne in the battle to claim the Leinster number 10 jersey on a long-term basis.
Leinster co-captain Ryan hails immediate Nienaber impact
James Ryan hailed the impact of new senior coach Jacques Nienaber after Leinster shut out European champions La Rochelle in a famous Investec Champions Cup away win.
Leinster dig deep to earn first victory over La Rochelle
It didn't have the jeopardy of their previous meetings but Leinster dug deep to get one over on rivals La Rochelle in their opening Investec Champions Cup tie.
'It's time to deliver now' - Leo Cullen challenges out-half Harry Byrne
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has challenged Harry Byrne to grasp his opportunity at out-half in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup rematch against defending champions La Rochelle.