URC Round 5: fixtures, teams
Friday, 17 November:
URC Sport News
John Ryan: No major regrets on missing Munster's title win
When Munster finally got their hands on a trophy to end their 12-year wait for silverware last May, John Ryan was watching on from the south east of Australia.
Knee injury could sideline Springbok hooker Mbonambi for 6 months
Bongi Mbonambi, a 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok, could be sidelined for six months due to a knee injury, Sharks coach John Plumtree said on Wednesday.
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.
Getting basics right is still key to winning or losing with Ulster proving that in their win over Munster in the URC
After a disappointing defeat against Connacht, Ulster exacted their interprovincial revenge on Munster in Belfast on Friday night.
Ben Healy drop-goal breaks Connacht hearts in Edinburgh
A Ben Healy drop-goal with the last kick of the match earned Edinburgh a dramatic 25-22 win over Connacht just as the visitors appeared to have snatched a late draw.
Dan Sheehan stars for Leinster in win over Dragons
Leinster came away from Rodney Parade with a bonus-point victory as Dragons fell to their third home defeat of the season.