Graham Rowntree hails Munster character after comeback win
Graham Rowntree praised the character of his Munster side, after they came from behind on four separate occasions to produce a bonus-point 35-33 win against Connacht at Thomond Park.
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Ulster strike late to defeat Glasgow in URC classic
Ulster's ability to absorb wave after wave of pressure and overcome a superior scrum and lineout, saw them claim a remarkable BKT URC win over defending champions Glasgow in Belfast.
Munster edge out Connacht in thrilling Thomond try-fest
Last season's table toppers Munster had to come from behind four times before seeing off Connacht at Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship.
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.
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.
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.
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.