Munster suffer shock loss to Zebre
Munster suffered their first-ever defeat to Zebre following a disappointing 42-33 URC loss in Parma.
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URC teams: Tony Butler in for Munster as David O'Connor gets Connacht debut
Munster will be without out-half Billy Burns and centre Alex Nankivell for their trip to face Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon (3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ), with Tony Butler starting at out-half.
Calvin Nash welcomes Mack Hansen return and relishes Ireland battle
Calvin Nash admits he found it incredibly hard to sit back and watch Munster's ten-try thriller with Connacht, a match in which Ireland rival Mack Hansen made a statement comeback.
Graham Rowntree hails Munster character after comeback win
Graham Rowntree praised the character of his Munster side, after they came from behind on four separate occasions to produce a bonus-point 35-33 win against Connacht at Thomond Park.
Munster edge out Connacht in thrilling Thomond try-fest
Last season's table toppers Munster had to come from behind four times before seeing off Connacht at Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship.
URC teams: Mack Hansen back for Connacht as Thaakir Abrahams makes Munster bow; Aidan Morgan gets nod at Ulster
Mack Hansen and Santi Cordero both start for Connacht in Saturday's BKT URC clash with Munster, while Pete Wilkins has handed debuts to three players.
Franco Smith warns Glasgow there is no 'second chance' against Munster
Franco Smith readily acknowledges the task that awaits his Glasgow team in Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final clash against Munster.
Calvin Nash misses out for Munster but Alex Nankivell returns for URC semi-final against Glasgow
Munster's Calvin Nash has been ruled out of tomorrow's BKT URC semi-final against Glasgow with a leg injury but Alex Nankivell returns in the centre.