Mbonambi possibly ruled out for rest of season with knee injury
The Sharks have been dealt a double injury blow with news that Springboks pair Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Kock are out of action with knee injuries.
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Jonny Holland: Jacques Nienaber will be well briefed upon Leinster arrival
Jonny Holland says he doesn't expect new Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber to make sweeping changes to the province in his debut season, but believes the World Cup winner will arrive in Dublin next week with a lot of homework done around his new side.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ulster's bounce-back, Conway retires, plus URC recap
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap the main talking points from the week in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Josh van der Flier reflects on Ireland's World Cup: I felt we did everything the right way
Post-mortems are never easy but Josh van der Flier is eager to slam the door shut on Ireland's World Cup heartache.
Denis Leamy looking forward to renewing Stormers rivalry at Thomond Park
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy says the BKT United Rugby Championship is in a better place than ever thanks to the addition of the four South African sides in recent seasons.
Leinster lose Tommy O'Brien to injury, while more Ireland internationals in line for return against Scarlets.
Leinster will be without the services of Tommy O'Brien for "a number of weeks" after the winger suffered an ankle injury in the win over Dragons at the weekend.
Munster staying coy on links to Crusaders prop Oli Jager
Munster coach Denis Leamy wouldn't be drawn on speculation his side are on the verge of signing prop Oli Jager from the Crusaders.
Ulster confirm facial fracture for full-back Ethan McIlroy
Ulster say their utility back Ethan McIlroy is recovering at home after suffering a concussion and facial fracture during Friday night's 21-14 win against Munster at Kingspan Stadium.