Graham Rowntree: 'Two years down the line I'm more battle-hardened'
After two years of Graham Rowntree as Munster head coach, we've become accustomed to straight answers.
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Edinburgh rally but visitors Leinster make maximum start
Leinster eventually pulled away from stubborn Edinburgh in the second half to kick off their United Rugby Championship season with a bonus-point 33-31 victory at Hive Stadium.
Cardiff start season with bonus point victory as debutants make instant impact
Cardiff got their United Rugby Championship season off to a winning start with a 22-17 bonus point win over Zebre at the Arms Park.
Cardiff v Zebre Live: Kick-off time, team news and TV channel
Cardiff have handed debutants to six new players as they kick off their United Rugby Championship season against Zebre at the Arms Park on Friday night.
Talks of merger show just how URC has grown as it heads into fourth season
It's exactly one week since the BKT United Rugby Championship issued a Friday afternoon statement, denying reports that they were in discussions with the Premiership around a new British and Irish League.
URC teams: Mack Hansen back for Connacht as Thaakir Abrahams makes Munster bow; Aidan Morgan gets nod at Ulster
Mack Hansen and Santi Cordero both start for Connacht in Saturday's BKT URC clash with Munster, while Pete Wilkins has handed debuts to three players.
Nohamba at No 10 as Lions make one change for Currie Cup final
Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has made only one change to his line-up for Saturday's Currie Cup final against the Sharks XV in Johannesburg.
Opportunity knocks for young players despite big signings
The BKT United Rugby Championship is back this weekend. Munster will host Connacht in the opening Irish interprovincial clash, while Leinster will travel to Edinburgh and Ulster host Glasgow.