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.
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Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.
Andy Farrell names six uncapped players in Ireland squad for autumn series
Ireland have included six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the autumn internationals against world champions South Africa, Fiji and Australia at Aviva Stadium.
URC team news: Furlong returns for Connacht v Leinster
Tadhg Furlong will make his first appearance of the season for Leinster in tomorrow night's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro with Connacht at the Sportsground.
Jonny Sexton has earned the right to referee conversations
The latest round of URC rugby gave us a number of talking points.
Baird recovering after 'nasty' fall - Cullen
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Ryan Baird will follow the graduated return to play protocols, but is "OK", after a suffering a nasty fall during this evening's 54-34 win against Sharks in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Worcester plight a cautionary tale - Leo Cullen
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the financial chaos in the English Premiership has provided a stark reminder of the importance of good attendances.
United Rugby Championship team news: Johnny Sexton captains Leinster against Sharks
Johnny Sexton will make his first start of the season for Leinster when they face the Cell C Sharks at the RDS on Saturday, live on RTÉ and RTÉ Player.