'Big man, just lives for the scrums' - Leinster captain Jack Conan hails Rabah Slimani
Captain Jack Conan hailed the impact of Rabah Slimani after Leinster dug out a hard-fought victory over Ulster in the URC.
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URC team news: O'Connell to make first Munster start, Connacht make nine changes
Munster's interim coach Ian Costello has given a debut to new signing Dian Bleuler, while former Ireland U20 captain Evan O'Connell will make his first competitive appearance for the province in Saturday's meeting with the Lions at Thomond Park.
United Rugby Championship Round 7: All You Need to Know
While Ireland are taking on Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series, the BKT United Rugby Championship returns for round seven.
Ulster and Leinster welcome back internationals for URC Interpro
Ulster have been able to call on Nick Timoney for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro with Leinster in Belfast (live on RTÉ Player), while the visitors have second row RG Snyman available in their matchday 23.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland starting to click ahead of Schmidt's return to Dublin
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's 52-17 win against Fiji last Saturday, and look ahead to this weekend's visit of Australia.
Connacht doing 'everything possible' to keep Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, says Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.
Munster's Jean Kleyn set for scan on neck while Diarmuid Kilgallen ruled out following surgery
Munster say Jean Kleyn will miss this Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Emirates Lions, as they wait to find out the full extent of his neck injury.
Ulster sign Northampton back-rower Juarno Augustus on three-year deal
Ulster have announced the signing of Northampton back row Juarno Augustus, who will join the province on a three-year deal next summer.