Leinster widening the gap to the rest of the provinces
The Christmas inter-provincial series got off to a tight and dramatic start over the weekend.
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Mack Hansen's press conference candour 'really refreshing' - Stephen Ferris
Stephen Ferris feels it was "really refreshing" to see a player being as candid as Mack Hansen was on Saturday night after Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Craig Casey to miss Six Nations as Munster confirm injury timelines on trio
Munster have confirmed they are likely to be without Craig Casey, Jean Kleyn and Thaakir Abrahams for four months, after the trio all underwent surgery last week.
Leinster get Jamie Osborne boost as internationals return to training ahead of Munster trip
Jamie Osborne is on track to return from injury for Leinster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Munster at Thomond Park, while Leo Cullen is expected to unleash most of his frontline Ireland internationals who were rested against Connacht last weekend.
Boost for Ulster as Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Cormac Izuchukwu return to training
Ulster have been given a boost ahead of Saturday's BKT URC clash with Connacht with the news that Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Cormac Izuchukwu are back in training.
Home of Mayo GAA to host Connacht v Munster URC Interpro
Connacht Rugby are set to play at the home of Mayo GAA next year, in what will be their first senior competitive game in the county during the professional era.
Ian Costello: Munster's discipline has to be 'infinitely better'
Having conceded 17 penalties in their Champions Cup defeat to Castres just over a week ago, there would have been a big focus on discipline on the Munster training pitch last week.
Robbie Henshaw the latest central contract extension for IRFU
Robbie Henshaw is the latest Ireland international to commit his future to the IRFU, with the centre signing a two-year extension to his central contract with the union.