Bernard Jackman: Bench role could be Gavin Coombes' route back to Irish squad
Bernard Jackman believes Gavin Coombes' new role for Munster off the bench could prove to be the point of difference to get him back into the Ireland squad.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Munster's home run, Ulster's free shot and Leinster's out-half options
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look through the big news of the week in Irish rugby, and preview the URC quarter-finals.
Ulster's Dave McCann expects different Leinster 'edge' for URC knockout clash
Ulster's Dave McCann acknowledges Leinster will bring a different "edge" when the sides meet in the quarter-finals of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
'It's about who delivers on the day', says Ospreys boss Toby Booth ahead of Munster showdown
Toby Booth says his Ospreys will be taking on the best team in the URC when they face Munster at Limerick's Thomond Park in Friday’s opening quarter-final (7.35pm, live on RTÉ).
No 'specific theme' for Ireland and Leinster losses, says Dan Sheehan
Dan Sheehan says there's no common theme across Leinster and Ireland’s big-game defeats this season.
Leinster's grief and desperation will end Ulster's winning run
After turning their season around under new head coach Richie Murphy, Ulster will face Leinster in the URC quarter-final in Dublin.
Garry Ringrose set for Leinster return against Ulster
Garry Ringrose is in line for a first Leinster appearance since January ahead of their BKT URC quarter-final against Ulster on Saturday (5pm).
Munster hit by triple injury blow ahead of URC quarter-finals
Munster's bid to retain their BKT United Rugby Championship title has been hit with a triple injury blow with Joey Carbery, Tom Ahern and Rory Scannell ruled out of action.