Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challenge

Eager O’Brien back on the bench as champions aim to inflict more woe on Wasps

Leinster facing a colossal stress test in terms of squad depth

Champions’ missing big guns tilts the balance towards confident Toulouse

Munster braced for a backlash from French champions

Murray expecting to face a far more ‘passionate’ Castres side this time around

Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wings

Coach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekend

Cipriani red card tilts matters firmly in Munster’s direction

Carbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victory

Munster on the cusp of a complete performance

If Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to Gloucester

Banbridge’s spectacular win proves talent still abundant in Hockey League

Co Down side outclass Three Rock Rovers as Pembroke get the better of Lisnagarvey

Cullen reshuffles Leinster for ‘very physical’ Edinburgh clash

Leavy in line to return to side for match in which Sexton will make his 150th appearance

Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys

Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park

Extent of Conor Murray's injury remains top secret

No comment from Munster coach van Graan as most valuable player is sidelined for win

Kerry’s minors collect another major

Clare no match for the Kingdom who record 27th consecutive championship win

Jordan Larmour set to start for Leinster against Racing 92 as James Lowe misses out

Jamison Gibson-Park and Rory O’Loughlin expected to be named in matchday squad

Secret files reveal how deeply the Easter Rising affected Irishmen serving in first World War

Reports of desertions and attempted mutinies emerge from German intelligence reports

Munster must maintain high tempo to unsettle Racing

French team possess some outstanding players in Teddy Thomas and Leone Nakarwara

Controversial Goosen returns to the fray for Munster clash

Springbok starts for Cheetahs as Van Graan makes nine changes to visitors’ line-up

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

Aaron Gillane bags 1-9 as Limerick brush aside Dublin challenge

John Kiely’s side make it three from three at the top of Division 1B

Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Munster’s dominant pack the foundation for win over Ospreys

Munster make it three straight victories at start of inaugural Guinness PRO14 season

Munster get down and dirty to maintain winning start

Forwards secure victory against the Ospreys as Munster make it three from three

Rassie Erasmus thrilled with Alex Wootton’s progression for Munster

Winger’s scores four tries against a Cheetahs suide that are still to find their Pro14 feet

Cheetahs struggling to get up to Pro14 speed

Munster inflict another heavy defeat on South African newcomers at Thomond Park

Bittersweet moment for Munster as summit comes into sight

Departing Francis Saili enlivens team in Pro12 semi-final win over Ospreys

Home comforts to help Munster clip Ospreys’ wings

Returning Lions boost Welsh club’s chances but home side should triumph in semi-final

Munster get over the line against Glasgow

Rassie Erasmus’s side forced to live on their nerves in frantic finish at Musgrave Park

Referee the only concern as Schmidt names expected team

‘I haven’t had any conversations with Wayne,’ Schmidt said on Wednesday

Six Nations team-by-team guide: Ireland

Getting to the final game against England unbeaten could be a difficult assignment

Munster have no complaints after it slips through fingers

Irish province never stopped battling to overcome inaccuracies of their performance

Want to stay in a castle for Christmas? Course you do

Some of Ireland’s finest homes are available for short-term letting over the holiday season

Munster continue fine run of form with home win

Munster go top of the Pro12 table after their bonus point win over Treviso

Peter O’Mahony back in style as Munster run riot against Zebre

Rassie Erasmus says captain’s return a huge boost for squad ahead of Leinster clash

Under-20s: Familiarity with France may be a positive

Ireland have room for improvement and their designs are to do just that

Depleted Zebre should find it tough to stymie Munster

Anthony Foley mixed youth with experience as Munster’s fortunes improve

Thomond echoes with memory but little more as Munster fall

Leicester make unmistakeable statement with Champions Cup win at one-time fortress

Dublin confirm quarter final place with Galway win

Ger Cunningham’s side leave nothing to chance as strong second half seals victory at Parnell Park

Munster welcome back Keith Earls and Ian Keatley

Anthony Foley names a strong side for visit of Cardiff Blues at newly refurbished Musgrave Park

Munster end European campaign with thrashing of Sale

Simon Zebo man of the match as Foley’s side run in nine tries against hapless second-string Sharks

Kilmacud Crokes edge home by minimum margin again

Sean McGrath hits 15 points for Dublin champs as Rathdowney-Errill left to rue their first half wides

Ireland’s capable young guns looking to impress in Bucharest

They begin the IRB Nations Cup with a game against Russia

Munster can defy the odds at Scotstoun

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