Jackman: The pieces are falling into place for Munster
Bernard Jackman believes the pieces are falling into place for Munster to embark on a new era - but said they have every right to believe Johann van Graan's reign can end with some silverware.
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The short side: Champions Cup returns, front-row duel and Manu Tuilagi set to shine
Munster host Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin after Thomond Park was already booked for an Ed Sheeran concert.
Champions Cup: Munster’s Johann van Graan is looking to rely on the ‘16th man’
Munster coach Johann van Graan believes “nothing is impossible” as he looks ahead to his side’s Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Toulouse in Dublin.
'We took accountability of it' - De Allende says Connacht defeat hardened Munster up
He was hardly going to down tools, but it speaks to the professionalism of Damian de Allende that his form for Munster continues to improve the closer he gets to departing.
Munster banking on the 'Red Army' to make a difference against Toulouse
Thirteen months ago Munster took their best shot at Toulouse in the Champions Cup, but ultimately came up short.
Munster gaining momentum at the right time - Van Graan
Munster's season has had more ups and downs than one of Graham Rowntree's lineout sessions, but in recent weeks their trajectory has been steady and upward.
Rampant Gloucester run in 10 tries past Bath for record Premiership win
Gloucester can continue to dream. This 10-try bonus-point victory, secured by half-time against unbelievably ragged West Country rivals, maintains their hope of the playoffs in what promises to be a fiendishly close finale in the top-four race. Nothing less than five points would have done, realistically, after Northampton’s nerve-jangling win against Harlequins on Friday. But this was sheer destruction, and Gloucester’s biggest margin of victory in the Premiership.
Van Graan pleased as Munster lay down weekend marker
With such a bunched race for the home quarter-finals in the URC, this evening's bonus-point win for Munster against Cardiff could hardly have worked out better.