URC team news: Harry Byrne makes first Leinster start of season
Robert Baloucoune will make his 50th appearance for Ulster when they visit Benetton on Saturday.
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United Rugby Championship Round 12: All you need to know
As we approach the two-thirds mark of the regular season, the contenders and pretenders in the BKT United Rugby Championship are beginning to make themselves known.
Andrew Porter: 'You don't know when your last game is going to be'
Some of Ireland's frontline internationals got to rest up over Christmas. Others played on St Stephen's Day, before being given the New Year's weekend to put their feet up.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Andrew Porter interview, Sexton injury and URC recap
Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Ireland and Leinster prop, and Tackle Your Feelings ambassador Andrew Porter ahead of a big 12 months for both province and country (from 36:30).
Tania Rosser confident of finding balance with professionals ahead of Interpro series
Leinster head coach Tania Rosser is confident they can juggle the schedules of their IRFU-contracted players for this month's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Series.
Sexton a Six Nations doubt after 'procedure' on cheekbone injury
Johnny Sexton looks set to be a major doubt for the start of the Six Nations after Leinster confirmed the out-half has had "a procedure" on his cheekbone injury.
URC team of the week: Leinster and Munster impress in round 11
There was further derby drama in the BKT United Rugby Championship on either side of the New Year celebrations.
Rugby-Leinster apologise after pro-IRA song played at stadium
Leinster Rugby have issued an apology after a pro-IRA song was played at their stadium following Sunday's 41-12 win over Connacht.