Ian Costello delighted as 'calm' Munster come out on top against Saracens
Ian Costello hailed Munster's composure as they held off Saracens in an old-school arm-wrestle at Thomond Park.
Champions Cup Sport News
Munster dig out gutsy European win against Saracens
Munster showed grit and heart to dig out a 17-12 Investec Champions Cup win against Saracens at a boisterous Thomond Park on Saturday evening.
Jordie Barrett starts as Tommy O'Brien drops out of Leinster squad
Jordie Barrett will start for Leinster against La Rochelle in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash after Tommy O'Brien was forced to drop out of the squad with an injury.
Garry Ringrose: Win at Thomond was ideal prep for Leinster's La Rochelle trip
As they head into one of the most intimidating atmospheres in European rugby, Leinster's preparation could hardly have been better.
New dynamic as former European greats Munster and Saracens clash at Thomond Park
Once upon a time, Munster v Saracens would have been the marquee game of the weekend, but things have changed on Champions Cup Mountain.
Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need to Know
After a weekend off, the four Irish provinces return to action as attention moves from the Christmas Interpros to the second half of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage.
Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster, while Iain Henderson back for Ulster
Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.
'It's a great boost for us' - Leinster boss Leo Cullen on Tadhg Furlong
Sidelined for longer than initially anticipated, Tadhg Furlong's return for Leinster is a "great boost", says head coach Leo Cullen.