URC team news: Johnny Sexton starts derby as Tadhg Beirne misses out
Johnny Sexton and Ciarán Frawley will both start for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Munster at the Aviva Stadium, live RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
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URC team news: Carbery back at 10 for Munster, six changes for Ulster
Joey Carbery will make his first out-half start of the season in tomorrow night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Bulls at Thomond Park.
Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland XV named for Cheetahs encounter
Simon Easterby has named his Emerging Ireland line-up for their clash with the Cheetahs on Sunday in Bloemfontein (kick-off 2pm Irish time), with the visitors bidding to wrap to a perfect trip to South Africa after earlier victories against the Griquas and the Pumas.
Brand new XV with Prendergast to captain Emerging Ireland v Pumas
Connacht's Cian Prendergast will captain Emerging Ireland in tomorrow's second tour match against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, with Simon Easterby naming a brand new starting XV for the meeting with the Currie Cup champions.
Crowley takes 10 slot as Emerging Ireland side named
Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has opted for a half-back pairing of Nathan Doak and Jack Crowley for the opening game of their South African tour against the Griquas in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
Cardiff Rugby v Munster Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates
The United Rugby Championship season gets under way for the Welsh teams as Cardiff host Munster at the Arms Park.
Robert Baloucoune, Caolin Blade and Shane Daly among 35-man Emerging Ireland squad
A 35-man Emerging Ireland squad has been named to travel to South Africa in late September.
Toulouse pain will stand to Munster - Tom Ahern
The pain of Munster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Toulouse will make the province stronger in the long run, according to second row Tom Ahern.