URC team news: Beirne and Snyman start for Munster, Leinster make 9 changes
Two of Munster's biggest and most dynamic forwards will team up for the first time tomorrow evening as the province seek to extend their season.
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Tadhg Beirne return gives Munster a 'great headache' - Denis Leamy
Munster have been handed a major boost ahead of Saturday night's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final away to the Glasgow Warriors (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with Tadhg Beirne set to return from injury.
Baird looks back on 'big moments' that swung Grand Slam
Games can swing on big moments, and in the 58th minute of yesterday's Grand Slam decider, Ryan Baird came up with one when it mattered.
'It's everything, he is a world class player' - RG Snyman's return leaves Munster well-stocked at lock
Graham Rowntree lets out an ironic chuckle when it's suggested to him that the province's second row stocks are looking healthier than ever heading into the business end of the season.
Leamy excited by return of 'class act' Snyman
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says the return of RG Snyman from injury is coming at just the right time, as the province head into the business end of the season.
Andy Farrell hopeful Ireland will have key players back for Scotland test
Ireland boss Andy Farrell is optimistic most of his sidelined stars will be fit and firing for a crunch Murrayfield showdown with title rivals Scotland.
Ryan: We can see how much Italy have improved
Captain James Ryan says Ireland will not look for excuses about new personnel when they review their Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy.
Preview: Ireland expects but Italy test provides big questions
"We'll see. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it," grinned Andy Farrell, as he finished Thursday’s press conference near Dublin airport.