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Munster's Snyman and Daly ruled out of Northampton Saints clash
Munster have been hit with a double injury blow with RG Snyman and Shane Daly ruled out of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with Northampton.
RG Snyman back for Munster as Leinster call on Hugo Keenan
RG Snyman and Simon Zebo will start for Munster in their Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Northampton, while the province have appealed John Ryan's ban.
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup last-16 preview
After the international interlude, we're at the last-16 stage in the Champions Cup. Owing to the current idiosyncratic format, Leinster and Munster face off against teams they've already played in the pool phase.
John Ryan banned for Munster's Champions Cup clash with Northampton Saints
Munster prop John Ryan has been suspended for the province's Investec Champions Cup clash against Northampton on Sunday and their next two games.
Jack Crowley stars in Munster win over Cardiff
Jack Crowley scored a second-half try and kicked the clinching 74th-minute penalty in Munster's United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff at Thomond Park.
URC teams: Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley back for Munster
Munster have made six changes for Saturday night's URC round 13 clash against Cardiff at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
John Hodnett returns, but Alex Nankivell misses out for Munster
Munster will be without Alex Nankivell for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to the Ospreys, but John Hodnett and Jack O'Donoghue will make timely returns from injury.
Munster confirm signing of Billy Burns from Ulster
Munster have confirmed the signing of Ulster fly-half Billy Burns from Ulster ahead of next season.