Ben Murphy hat-trick helps Connacht secure top spot with a game to spare
Ben Murphy crowned a midweek contract extension by running in a Challenge Cup hat-trick as Connacht dished out a hammering to Lyon at Dexcom Stadium.
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Munster take step to European knockouts with win over Saracens
Munster got their Champions Cup campaign back on track with a 17-12 win over Saracens in Thomond Park.
Ian Costello delighted as 'calm' Munster come out on top against Saracens
Ian Costello hailed Munster's composure as they held off Saracens in an old-school arm-wrestle at Thomond Park.
Munster dig out gutsy European win against Saracens
Munster showed grit and heart to dig out a 17-12 Investec Champions Cup win against Saracens at a boisterous Thomond Park on Saturday evening.
Saturday sport roundup: All-Ireland club semi-finals to go ahead following week delay
Saturday will be a jam-packed day of sport, with All-Ireland club senior football semi-finals to take place following a week delay due to the cold snap.
Perpignan vs Cardiff Live: TV channel, team news and latest score updates
Cardiff head to France to play Perpignan after naming a side with nine changes. New signing Regan Grace is set to make his debut.
Jordie Barrett starts as Tommy O'Brien drops out of Leinster squad
Jordie Barrett will start for Leinster against La Rochelle in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash after Tommy O'Brien was forced to drop out of the squad with an injury.
Garry Ringrose: Win at Thomond was ideal prep for Leinster's La Rochelle trip
As they head into one of the most intimidating atmospheres in European rugby, Leinster's preparation could hardly have been better.