'The worst injury I've had' - Mack Hansen targets May comeback
Mack Hansen bears no ill will over the injury that ruled him out of the Six Nations and is targeting a return to action before the end of the season.
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Conor Murray, Jeremy Loughman and Oli Jager released back for Munster URC tie
Conor Murray, Jeremy Loughman and Oli Jager have been released from international duty and will be available for selection for Munster's URC tie away to Scarlets on Friday.
Farrell due to reveal Ireland Six Nations squad
Ireland boss Andy Farrell is expected to name his training squad ahead of the Guinness Six Nations later today.
Champions Cup team news: Peter O'Mahony returns, as do Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe
Peter O'Mahony will make his return from injury for Munster in Toulon tomorrow with the former captain named in the back row for the Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 clash.
Tony Butler starts at 10 for Munster in Interpro v Connacht
Tony Butler will start at out-half for Munster in their New Year's Day Interpro against Connacht at the Sportsground.
Munster and Leinster name teams for Stephen's Day showdown
Simon Zebo, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager will all start for Munster in the URC Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen's Day (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2/Player). There are four personnel changes altogether and one positional switch to the side beaten 32-24 by Exeter Chiefs last week. Tighthead prop Jager makes his first start for Munster on his third appearance for the province and Dave Kilcoyne joins Jager in the front row on his first start of the campaign. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side and packs down with Kilcoyne and Jager in the front row. Simon Zebo comes into the side at full-back for his second appearance of the season with Shane Daly moving to the left wing. Calvin Nash keeps his place on the right wing with the centre and half-back partnerships unchanged. Scrum-half Craig Casey and out-half Jack Crowley start together once again with Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch in midfield.
Champions Cup teams: Peter O'Mahony misses out again, while Jack Carty set for Connacht milestone
Munster will be without Peter O'Mahony once again for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 meeting with Exeter at Sandy Park.
Tom Ahern stars as Munster see off Glasgow in Cork
Munster maintained their impeccable Musgrave Park record as they returned to winning ways in the BKT United Rugby Championship with an eventful 40-29 win against leaders Glasgow Warriors.