Connacht keen to keep Sharks on hook
Connacht have no intention of letting the Sharks off the hook but boss Pete Wilkins says they are expecting a different beast from the side that has lost their opening four games.
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URC team news: Internationals make return for provinces
Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne both return among four changes for Munster, ahead of the province's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers on Saturday.
Mbonambi possibly ruled out for rest of season with knee injury
The Sharks have been dealt a double injury blow with news that Springboks pair Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Kock are out of action with knee injuries.
Bealham back for Connacht but Hansen and Aki miss trip to South Africa
Finlay Bealham is part of the Connacht squad for their trip to South Africa but fellow Ireland internationals Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki are not fit to travel.
United Rugby Championship round four team of the week: Ulstermen to the fore
It was a mixed bag for the Irish provinces in round four of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Ben Healy drop-goal breaks Connacht hearts in Edinburgh
A Ben Healy drop-goal with the last kick of the match earned Edinburgh a dramatic 25-22 win over Connacht just as the visitors appeared to have snatched a late draw.
URC teams: Dan Sheehan to lead Leinster as five internationals return
Leinster welcome back five members of Ireland's World Cup squad for their BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons on Sunday (1.15pm).
BKT United Rugby Championship: Round 4: All you need to know
Round four of the United Rugby Championship sees the return of many of Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad to action.