Irish provinces in Europe: All you need to know
The European action gets back under way this weekend with all four Irish provinces in action.
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The European action gets back under way this weekend with all four Irish provinces in action.
RG Snyman and Simon Zebo will start for Munster in their Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Northampton, while the province have appealed John Ryan's ban.
After the international interlude, we're at the last-16 stage in the Champions Cup. Owing to the current idiosyncratic format, Leinster and Munster face off against teams they've already played in the pool phase.
Munster centre Antoine Frisch has declared for France in a move that will have knock on effects for the province.
Munster prop John Ryan has been suspended for the province's Investec Champions Cup clash against Northampton on Sunday and their next two games.
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says he expects a decision to be made around Peter O'Mahony's future "very soon", as the Ireland captain contemplates whether or not to sign a new deal.
Conor Murray will remain at Munster next season, after the province confirmed he has signed a one-year deal.
It wasn't pretty, but Munster just about managed to grind out a 20-15 United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff at Thomond Park on Saturday night, with Jack Crowley's contribution the main positive for the home team to take from the game.