Bonus-point for Munster in badly-needed win v Bulls
For the first time this season, Thomond Park was open for business. And for the first time this season, so too were Munster.
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Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland XV named for Cheetahs encounter
Simon Easterby has named his Emerging Ireland line-up for their clash with the Cheetahs on Sunday in Bloemfontein (kick-off 2pm Irish time), with the visitors bidding to wrap to a perfect trip to South Africa after earlier victories against the Griquas and the Pumas.
Crowley takes 10 slot as Emerging Ireland side named
Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has opted for a half-back pairing of Nathan Doak and Jack Crowley for the opening game of their South African tour against the Griquas in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
Stuart McCloskey key to the cohesion as Ulster start brightly
Ulster were the big winners from the opening round of URC action.
Losing start for Graham Rowntree as Munster beaten by Cardiff in BKT United Rugby Championship
Munster suffered their first defeat against Cardiff in four years as the Graham Rowntree era got off to a disappointing start.
Cardiff Rugby v Munster Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates
The United Rugby Championship season gets under way for the Welsh teams as Cardiff host Munster at the Arms Park.
United Rugby Championship: Munster crumble after early lead over Lions, Sharks tear apart Zebre
Front-rowers John Ryan and Josh Wycherley scored tries to help the visitors to a 14-0 advantage in the first quarter before Fineen Wycherley’s try just before the break helped cancel out Edwill van der Merwe’s score for the host team.