Munster closing gap but Leinster leading by example
Graham Rowntree gave an emotionally charged, and slightly negative response after Munster lost once more to their rivals, Leinster, in Thomond Park last night.
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Rowntree frustrated after 'soft' Leinster tries decide derby
Munster coach Graham Rowntree said that his side were masters of their own downfall, as they missed out on a rare win against Leinster.
URC teams: Porter set for 100th Leinster cap, Munster make two changes
Andrew Porter will win his 100th cap for Leinster in their BKT United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Munster on St Stephen's Day.
Sexton to return for Leinster, Aki back for Connacht
Johnny Sexton will make his return from a calf injury for Leinster in tomorrow night's Champions Cup Pool A clash with Gloucester at the RDS (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), however Tadhg Furlong once again misses out.
'It's something we need to get to the bottom of' - Farrell to root out cause of sloppy performance
Andy Farrell says he isn't worried by the sloppy nature of Saturday's 35-17 win against Fiji, but says his side need to be wary of "false dawns" in the future.
Jeremy Loughman to make Ireland debut as Andy Farrell rings changes for Fiji
Jeremy Loughman will make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to his starting line-up.
Craig Casey to captain Ireland A v All Blacks XV
Munster's Craig Casey has been named captain of Ireland A for Friday night's meeting with an All Blacks XV at the RDS.