Champions Cup: Irish opponents' form guide
The newly branded Investec Champions Cup kicks off this weekend with all four Irish provinces in action.
Munster Rugby Sport News
New Munster captain to named in 'next couple of weeks'
Mike Prendergast expects Munster to name Peter O'Mahony's successor over the "next couple of weeks".
Peter O'Mahony on target for Munster return against Exeter
Munster say Peter O'Mahony has "turned a corner" and expect the Ireland backrow to be in contention to face Exeter in round two of the Champions Cup.
Diarmuid Barron, Jeremy Loughman and Paddy Patterson agree new Munster deals
Munster have confirmed that hooker Diarmuid Barron, prop Jeremy Loughman and scrum-half Paddy Patterson have all signed contract extensions with the province.
Tom Ahern warns Munster maul defence must improve for Bayonne clash
Tom Ahern was singing from the same hymn sheet as Graham Rowntree in their assessment of Munster's defensive performance against Glasgow Warriors.
Munster lock Jean Kleyn out until New Year with eye injury
Munster have been dealt another injury blow after lock Jean Kleyn was ruled out until the New Year with an eye injury.
United Rugby Championship round seven team of the week: Connacht impress in defeat
Leinster's thrilling win over Connacht was the match of the weekend and despite defeat, it's the Westerners who make up the bulk of the BKT URC round seven team of the week.
Graham Rowntree: 'The European cup is a special competition'
The full-time whistle had barely been blown 30 minutes, and Munster thoughts were already turning to the Investec Champions Cup.