URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition
The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend’s URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.
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Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hand Ireland Six Nations fitness boost
Dan Sheehan made a try-scoring return as Leinster claimed a 36-12 United Rugby Championship bonus-point win over the Stormers, joining teammate James Lowe in providing Ireland with a Six Nations fitness boost.
URC team news: Dan Sheehan captains Leinster on return from injury, Munster's Haley undergoes surgery
Dan Sheehan will make his first appearance since last summer when Leinster host Stormers tomorrow in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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.
Ciarán Frawley retains Leinster 10 shirt as Mack Hansen out injured, Munster make five changes
Ciarán Frawley will start his third game in a row at out-half for Leinster, who make seven changes to the side that beat Munster for their BKT URC clash with Connacht on Saturday (7.35pm).
Leinster's James Culhane aiming to emerge from chasing pack
There's no easy way into the Leinster line-up but James Culhane is ready to battle it out in one of the toughest areas of them all.
Cian Healy set for record-breaking appearance v Dragons
Cian Healy will become Leinster's record appearance holder this week, with the loosehead set to play his 281st game for the province in Friday night’s meeting with the Dragons at the Aviva Stadium.
Jamison Gibson-Park fit as Cian Healy gets set to equal Leinster caps record
Jamison Gibson-Park has been passed fit for Leinster's opening BKT URC game against Edinburgh tomorrow, while Cian Healy is set to equal the province’s caps record.