URC teams: Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley back for Munster
Munster have made six changes for Saturday night's URC round 13 clash against Cardiff at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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John Hodnett returns, but Alex Nankivell misses out for Munster
Munster will be without Alex Nankivell for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to the Ospreys, but John Hodnett and Jack O'Donoghue will make timely returns from injury.
Casey and Loughman in Munster squad for Zebre clash
Ireland internationals Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman have been named in the Munster squad for their BKT URC clash with Zebre tomorrow evening (7.35pm).
Champions Cup team news: Peter O'Mahony returns, as do Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe
Peter O'Mahony will make his return from injury for Munster in Toulon tomorrow with the former captain named in the back row for the Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 clash.
Munster and Leinster name teams for Stephen's Day showdown
Simon Zebo, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager will all start for Munster in the URC Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen's Day (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2/Player). There are four personnel changes altogether and one positional switch to the side beaten 32-24 by Exeter Chiefs last week. Tighthead prop Jager makes his first start for Munster on his third appearance for the province and Dave Kilcoyne joins Jager in the front row on his first start of the campaign. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side and packs down with Kilcoyne and Jager in the front row. Simon Zebo comes into the side at full-back for his second appearance of the season with Shane Daly moving to the left wing. Calvin Nash keeps his place on the right wing with the centre and half-back partnerships unchanged. Scrum-half Craig Casey and out-half Jack Crowley start together once again with Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch in midfield.
Champions Cup teams: Peter O'Mahony misses out again, while Jack Carty set for Connacht milestone
Munster will be without Peter O'Mahony once again for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 meeting with Exeter at Sandy Park.
Oli Jager in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors
New signing Oli Jager is set to make his Munster debut tomorrow against Glasgow Warriors.
Stephen Archer - Mr Dependable set for Munster record
Of the 268 games Stephen Archer has already played for Munster in his career, it's arguable that two of his most important came within seven days of each other last April.