URC Round 9: Kolisi returns for Sharks showdown against Stormers
Teams, fixtures and results from Round 9 of the United Rugby Championship:
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Doris returns for Leinster as Munster make changes
Captain Caelan Doris will return for Leinster in their BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Munster in Thomond Park on Friday night.
Gavin Coombes motivated by unfinished business with Ireland
Gavin Coombes says breaking back into the Ireland team remains his big ambition, after he agreed a new two-year contract at Munster this week.
Jacob Stockdale extends Ulster stay
Jacob Stockdale has signed a new two-year deal with Ulster keeping him with the province until at least 2027.
Pete Wilkins backs Mack Hansen as Connacht wait on URC response
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says the province are yet to find out whether or not Mack Hansen will be sanctioned for his comments on the officiating in Saturday's 20-12 defeat to Leinster.
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.
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.