Coombes in line for Munster return against Connacht
Gavin Coombes is in contention to make his first appearance of the season for Munster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Connacht.
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URC team of the week: Leinster and Munster forwards impress
Leinster, Benetton and the Ospreys impressed in round three of the BKT United Rugby Championship while there was another clean sweep for the South African teams.
Edinburgh coach questions scrum calls vs Stormers: 'I'm surprised they weren't penalised more'
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair questioned why the Stormers weren't penalised more in the scrums as they succumbed to a 34-18 loss at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Bahrain return with a bang and Dylan Hartley makes winning start in Gulf rugby
Bahrain made an inspired return to competitive rugby as they stunned Dubai Exiles in the West Asia Premiership on Friday night.
Springbok Leyds kicks La Rochelle to Top 14 summit as Gelant debuts
South Africa fullback Dillyn Leyds scored nine points from the tee as La Rochelle beat Racing92 24-19 to take over as leaders of the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Pollard's Leicester debut lasts less than 30 minutes after Bok pivot hobbles off injured
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard's Leicester Tigers debut in an England Premiership match against Saracens lasted barely 30 minutes after he went off injured on Saturday.
Sharks rally late to slay Dragons after another narrow escape in Europe
The Sharks won’t want to make a habit of it but they won another narrow nail-biter on their European tour when they beat the Dragons in Newport 20-19 on Saturday.
Mixed feelings for Rowntree after scrappy Zebre win
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree admits he has mixed emotions after they picked up their first win of the BKT United Rugby Championship season.