Bernard Jackman: Joe McCarthy should start for Ireland v France
Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has earned his shot in the starting Ireland team for the Guinness Six Nations opener away to France next week.
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Champions Cup: Provincial team news as Harry Byrne returns
Harry Byrne will get an opportunity to impress at out-half on Saturday, with Ciarán Frawley ruled out of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 trip to the Leicester Tigers.
Sam Prendergast at out-half as Leinster change 14 for Ulster
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has changed all but one of his team for the BKT United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Ulster on New Year's Day (live on RTÉ Radio 1).
Graham Rowntree: RG Snyman's Leinster move was a 'huge surprise'
Graham Rowntree admits it came as a "huge surprise" to learn of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, but says he has no doubt of the player's commitment to Munster between now and the end of the season.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen bats away questions about RG Snyman move
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen refused to rule out a potential move for RG Snyman but said "out of respect for all different parties", he would not comment further.
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.
Leo Cullen: Great advert for URC but 'a bit too exciting'
It was another great advert for the United Rugby Championship, said Leo Cullen, but Leinster's dramatic win over Connacht was a "bit too exciting" for comfort.
Leinster leave it late to beat rivals Connacht and go top of the URC
Ciaran Frawley’s last-gasp try saw Leinster snatch a 24-22 derby win from the jaws of defeat and end Connacht’s near year-long unbeaten run at the Sportsground.