United Rugby Championship team of the week round 8: Leinster earn their spots
The Christmas interprovincial derbies took centre stage in round eight of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Leinster grind down Munster in low-scoring derby
Tries are overrated. On a night of sneezing wind and rain, brutality was beautiful.
BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8: All you need to know
After two mixed weekends of Champions Cup action, the Irish provinces turn their attention back towards the BKT United Rigby Championship over the festive period, where two big rounds of Interprovincial games take centre stage.
Leinster's Andrew Goodman to replace Mike Catt as Ireland backs coach
Andrew Goodman has been appointed as Ireland's new attack and backs coach, with the Leinster assistant set to swap the province for the national side next summer.
Snyman move a shock and surprise to Munster and Leinster
It was the news that took the rugby world by surprise and the players of Munster and Leinster were no different when they heard of RG Snyman's switch between the teams.
Leo Cullen warns Leinster must 'respect' festive fixture against Munster
Ahead of Leinster's St Stephen’s Day trip to Munster, Leo Cullen has warned his players that they must "respect the fixture".
Graham Rowntree: RG Snyman's Leinster move was a 'huge surprise'
Graham Rowntree admits it came as a "huge surprise" to learn of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, but says he has no doubt of the player's commitment to Munster between now and the end of the season.
Fired up Josh Van der Flier 'inspired' by Jacques Nienaber arrival
Josh van der Flier looked like a man with a point to prove in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup win against Sale Sharks at the RDS.