Rowntree expects reaction as Munster depart for Durban
Munster have been able to include hooker Niall Scannell and centre Antoine Frisch in their travelling squad for Saturday's Champions Cup Round of 16 meeting with the Cell C Sharks in Durban.
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Johnny Sexton to miss Champions Cup clash with Leinster, likely to miss remainder of season ahead of World Cup
Retiring Ireland legend Johnny Sexton is «likely» to miss the remainder of the season with Leinster through injury. Sexton, who captained Ireland to a historic Six Nations Grand Slam victory this year, limped out of the decisive match against England in Dublin with a groin complaint.
High praise for Bok pivot Pollard after standout Leicester Tigers performance: 'World-class'
Leicester Tigers interim head coach Richard Wigglesworth has heaped praise on Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard after a stellar performance in their Premiership win over Bristol Bears at the weekend.
IRFU missing a trick as women's team lose ground
Ireland were disappointingly blown away by Wales last weekend in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.
John Muldoon to rejoin Connacht as forwards coach
Connacht have announced the appointment of former club captain John Muldoon to the coaching team on a two-year deal.
Stormers coach Dobson coach wary of Quins halfbacks, out to 'stop Andre Esterhuizen'
Stormers coach John Dobson says they'll be well prepared for Saturday's home Champions Cup clash against English club Harlequins.
Ulster plan to fight fire with fire against Leinster
Ulster know the only way to beat Leinster is with a full-court press, according to head coach Dan McFarland, who has compared Saturday's Champions Cup opponents with Grand Slam winners Ireland.
Sexton injury rocks Leinster, set to miss rest of URC season
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks likely to miss the rest of the European season after suffering a groin injury in the win against England that sealed the Six Nations title earlier this month.