Leaders Leinster maintain winning run with hard-fought victory over Connacht
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster made it 10 wins from 10 in all competitions, but had to work hard for a 20-12 victory over Connacht at the Aviva Stadium.
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URC team news: Leinster changes; international trio back for Connacht
The Leinster team to take on Connacht in the URC on Saturday evening sees Alex Soroka make his first appearance of the season, while international trio Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham all return for the visitors.
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup team news: Jordie Barrett set for Leinster debut as provinces reveal Round 1 squads
Jordie Barrett looks set to make his Leinster debut in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, with the New Zealand international named among the replacements.
URC: Leinster roll on against Ulster as Munster find a way to tame Lions
The return of the United Rugby Championship went under the radar over the weekend.
Leinster march on with bonus-point win at Ulster
Leinster made it seven wins from seven in the United Rugby Championship as they beat Ulster 27-20 at the Kingspan Stadium.
'Big man, just lives for the scrums' - Leinster captain Jack Conan hails Rabah Slimani
Captain Jack Conan hailed the impact of Rabah Slimani after Leinster dug out a hard-fought victory over Ulster in the URC.
Leo Cullen: Always moving parts in Leinster selection
Leo Cullen doesn't have any complaints about the Emerging Ireland tour and wants to use it in a "positive way" after naming eight tourists from the recent trip in the Leinster squad to face the Emirates Lions tomorrow.
URC team news: Provinces go strong ahead of final round before Test window
Robbie Henshaw will make his first appearance of the season for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva Stadium (Saturday, 5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).