Graham Rowntree praises 'smart' Munster but Connacht boss Andy Friend frustrated
Graham Rowntree believes Munster have turned a corner after they gave their season a shot in the arm with a bonus-point victory over Connacht.
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URC team news: Joey Carbery starts for Munster as Ireland internationals return
Joey Carbery has been preferred to Jack Crowley at out-half for Munster's interprovincial derby against Connacht on Saturday.
Rowntree gives youth its chance against South Africa XV
Munster have named a youthful looking squad for Thursday's historic match against a South Africa XV at Páirc Úi Chaoimh.
URC team news: Johnny Sexton starts derby as Tadhg Beirne misses out
Johnny Sexton and Ciarán Frawley will both start for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Munster at the Aviva Stadium, live RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
URC team news: Carbery back at 10 for Munster, six changes for Ulster
Joey Carbery will make his first out-half start of the season in tomorrow night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Bulls at Thomond Park.
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.
Brand new XV with Prendergast to captain Emerging Ireland v Pumas
Connacht's Cian Prendergast will captain Emerging Ireland in tomorrow's second tour match against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, with Simon Easterby naming a brand new starting XV for the meeting with the Currie Cup champions.