URC team of the week: Leinster and Connacht dominate
Eleven players from Irish provinces are included in our team of the week, with Leinster and Connacht leading the way after big wins in round six of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Leinster Rugby Sport News
Ireland ambitions still burn for Luke McGrath
With 180 Leinster appearances to his name, and still only 29-years-old, Luke McGrath is one of the few players who could come close to breaking Devin Toner's record of 280 games for Leinster.
Luke McGrath deserves another chance with Ireland say Donncha O'Callaghan and Jamie Heaslip
Luke McGrath deserves to come back into the conversation for Ireland after his player-of-the-match performance against Munster, according to Donncha O'Callaghan.
Cullen 'delighted', but Rowntree 'proud' after defeat
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was delighted with the final outcome of his side's 27-13 bonus-point win against Munster, but admits they need to be more clinical after a wasteful first half.
Leinster get the better of dogged Munster at the Aviva
On 45 minutes, the Munster miracle looked on.
Patience starting to pay off for Leinster's Penny
It speaks volumes to the depth of back row talent at Leinster, that Scott Penny has never played a game of Champions Cup rugby for the province.
Cullen: Leinster v Munster still 'a huge deal'
Leo Cullen says Leinster's derby with Munster hasn't lost any of its magic, even if his side have dominated the fixture in recent seasons.
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.