Irish provinces' mid-season check-up
We're halfway through the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup regular season and it's time to check up on the health of the provinces as they enjoy a week off.
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Jacques Nienaber providing Leinster with confrontational license ahead of Munster clash
As most of the country tucked into their Christmas dinner, Munster and Leinster players opted for the stricter higher carbohydrate and lower fat approach to their celebrations as part of their match day preparations.
Fired up Josh Van der Flier 'inspired' by Jacques Nienaber arrival
Josh van der Flier looked like a man with a point to prove in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup win against Sale Sharks at the RDS.
Leinster confirm signing of Munster lock RG Snyman
Leinster have confirmed the signing of Munster second row RG Snyman, who will join the province at the end of the season.
Donal Lenihan: Leinster move for RG Snyman would 'make sense'
Donal Lenihan believes Leinster landing the signing of RG Snyman would "make a lot of sense" for the province should a move be confirmed after he departs Munster at the end of the season.
Joe McCarthy and iarán Frawley giving Andy Farrell food for thought
It was a disappointing weekend of European action for Irish provinces before Leinster turned things around at the Stade Marcel Deflandre with a brilliant win over La Rochelle.
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.
'I felt I lost a lot of time with my family,' says Nienaber on move to Leinster
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his move to Irish super club Leinster was informed by the need to spend more time with his family.