Joe McCarthy: RG Snyman competition will 'bring out the best' at Leinster
Leinster lock Joe McCarthy insists he is relishing the arrival of RG Snyman from Munster, saying the addition of the double World Cup winner can only improve his game.
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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 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.
Champions Cup: Harry Byrne gets nod over Ciarán Frawley for Leinster
Harry Byrne will start at out-half for Leinster in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 opener against La Rochelle with Leo Cullen making 11 changes to his side for their rematch with the defending champions.
Bernard Jackman: Joe McCarthy making his size count for Leinster
Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has taken his game to a new level for Leinster since the Rugby World Cup.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Interpros heating up, Big Joe McCarthy and Munster's next captain
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former Connacht prop JP Cooney to discuss the big talking points of the week in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Leinster at full strength as Diarmuid Barron captains Munster
Robbie Henshaw, Ross Byrne, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan have all been included in the Leinster side for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Munster at the Aviva Stadium.
Confident Leinster have the upper hand against Munster
Munster and Leinster are back in interprovincial action at the Aviva stadium this weekend.