Joe McCarthy and iarán Frawley giving Andy Farrell food for thought
It was a disappointing weekend of European action for Irish provinces before Leinster turned things around at the Stade Marcel Deflandre with a brilliant win over La Rochelle.
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Munster ban fan from attending home games following incident in Bayonne clash
Munster have banned a supporter from attending home games following an incident during Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup game against Bayonne at Thomond Park.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes swipe at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes
INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe mocked Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes for his behaviour at Anfield last season during the Reds' 7-0 drumming against Liverpool.
Champions Cup round one Irish team of the week: Leinster lead the way
The Irish provinces only picked up six points from four Investec Champions Cup games over the weekend, with Leinster taking four and Munster two.
Frawley edging ahead of Byrne at 10, says Ferris
Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris believes that Ciarán Frawley is edging ahead of Harry Byrne in the battle to claim the Leinster number 10 jersey on a long-term basis.
Mack Hansen ruled out of Connacht's Champions Cup trip to Saracens
Connacht will be without Mack Hansen for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup clash with Saracens, the province have confirmed.
Leinster co-captain Ryan hails immediate Nienaber impact
James Ryan hailed the impact of new senior coach Jacques Nienaber after Leinster shut out European champions La Rochelle in a famous Investec Champions Cup away win.