Johne Murphy: Munster need 'experience' at out-half to replace Joey Carbery
Former Munster centre Johne Murphy feels they need to go down the route of experience in replacing the departing Joey Carbery at the end of the current season.
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'I'm desperate to be back' - Burns' Ireland desire still there
Ulster out-half Billy Burns believes he's a different player and is "desperate" to get back into the Ireland fold.
Burns kicking masterclass highlights gaps in Leinster's defensive approach
Billy Burns led Ulster to a monumental win against Leinster yesterday evening, to stop the league leaders from mustering their tenth win on the trot.
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.
Robin McBryde: End-game-management key to Leinster win
Leinster's game-management at the end of their BKT URC match against Munster was the most pleasing aspect of the victory, says Robin McBryde.
McBryde: End-game-management key to Leinster win
Leinster's game-management at the end of their BKT URC match against Munster was the most pleasing aspect of the victory, says Robin McBryde.
Harry Byrne boots Leinster to attritional victory over Munster
Harry Byrne kicked Leinster to a 9-3 festive derby win over Munster at a wet and windy Thomond Park as they returned to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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.