Leinster v Clermont: Jordie Barrett gets first start as province aim for second win in Champions Cup
Leo Cullen blends the old, the new and the borrowed in team selection for clash with tough French side
RG Snyman
Leo Cullen defuses talk of bomb squad at ‘home-grown’ Leinster
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen irritated when asked about array of formidable replacements introduced in Bristol
Jordie Barrett due in Dublin this week to link up with new Leinster team-mates
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen offered the update ahead of Friday’s URC game away to Ulster
Gordon D’Arcy: RG Snyman’s skill set a huge addition to Leinster’s game plan
The imposing South African lock has already shown this season he possesses the vision to unlock the creativity of younger team-mates
RG Snyman recalled to Springboks squad for November tour
Leinster lock is one of four Rugby World Cup winners brought back into the squad by Rassie Erasmus for games against Scotland, England and Wales
Fit and firing, RG Snyman is already making a huge difference to Leinster’s game
The South African lock matched Connacht’s eight offloads by himself in Saturday night’s bonus-point win in Galway
Leo Cullen praises Leinster’s efforts in win over Munster as focus shifts to ‘tough’ Sportsground trip
‘We did the occasion justice’: Coach Graham Rowntree backs Munster’s performance, as two ‘huge’ games loom in South Africa
‘We wanted to feed the crowd’: Leinster captain Caelan Doris relishes ‘special’ Croke Park win over Munster
Doris praises team’s fast start in game where his exceptional breakdown work and defensive efforts shone through
RG Snyman’s impact in Leinster’s win over Munster offers a glimpse of his peak form
Former Munster man made his presence felt within minutes of the game before scoring Leinster’s fourth try
Painting RG Snyman into the role of villain is plain daft
Rarely can the presence of one player have prompted so much intrigue in the rich history of Leinster v Munster battles
Strong Leinster side should have too much for Benetton
RG Snyman and Tadhg Furlong among those to return for URC visit to Treviso
RG Snyman to make Leinster debut as Hugo Keenan returns to 15-a-side game
URC team news: Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley and Peter O’Mahony all start on their first Munster appearances of the season
RG Snyman could make Leinster debut against Benetton in Treviso this weekend
Jacques Nienaber warns of ‘clunky’ reintroduction of international players
Leinster go again searching for a fifth star after big-name signings
Deals for RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett look to have been made with the focus of taking that final step after many close defeats
Leinster’s RG Snyman and Jamison Gibson-Park progressing nicely
Leinster open their United Rugby Championship season on Friday night against Edinburgh
Munster’s minimum target must be to restore the Thomond Park factor
Despite some shrewd signings, doubts persist about Munster’s ability to go deep in two tournaments
‘It’s 100 per cent a big motivation’ - RG Snyman aiming to leave Munster on a high
The fit-again Springbok hopes to help Munster to back-to-back URC titles before he departs for Leinster
RG Snyman and Shane Daly ruled out of Munster’s game against Northampton
Seán O’Brien and Tom Ahern in the starting XV for Champions Cup game
Denis Leamy confident Munster will relish Northampton assignment
RG Snyman’s availability a timely boost for Munster as they brace themselves for Champions Cup visit to Premiership leaders Northampton
RG Snyman set to be fit for Munster’s game against Northampton
Denis Leamy not so optimistic about Calvin Nash's availability for Champions Cup last 16 match
RG Snyman returns to Munster side for away date against Scarlets
Mike Haley also returns from injury to start at fullback in Wales
RG Snyman in contention to make Munster return vs Scarlets
Oli Jager, Jeremy Loughman and Conor Murray all released from Ireland camp and could feature on Friday night
Rowntree anticipating special occasion as Munster host Crusaders in sell-out clash
Munster coach Graham Rowntree confirms there is no update yet on Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony’s contract status
RG Snyman says Jacques Nienaber played ‘big role’ in decision to join Leinster
Munster lock said former Springbok and current Leinster coach is a ‘special guy’
Malachy Clerkin’s sporting Christmas singalong, featuring Manchester United, JP McManus, Jon Rahm and RG Snyman
It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid. Having said that, here’s our festive songsheet
Mary Hannigan: ‘That’s business’ - Leo Cullen and Graham Rowntree on RG Snyman’s move
Remembering Johnny Flaherty; Shane Lowry on John Rahm’s LIV switch; Dave Hannigan on Conor McGregor’s political ambitions
Leo Cullen puts a little meat on the bones of RG Snyman’s move to Leinster next summer
Snyman’s contract is for a year, but Leinster’s rugby history contains some players who made a huge impact in a short time frame while at the province
‘That’s business’: Graham Rowntree says he can not determine where RG Snyman goes
Leinster announced the signing of the Munster lock from next season
Caelan Doris has unfinished business to focus on as he signs new Leinster deal
Caelan Doris excited by the impact of arrival of South African coach Jacques Nienaber and the prospect of lining up alongside RG Snyman
RG Snyman: A world-class lock with X-factor who is worth the gamble for Leinster
Don’t be surprised if Jacques Nienaber’s next acquisition is a South African tighthead
Leinster confirm signing of RG Snyman from Munster
Lock will join the province at the end of his contract with Munster
Gerry Thornley: Nienaber’s influence all over Leinster’s interest in RG Snyman
Munster will now fear that history will repeat itself after Snyman’s injuries
RG Snyman to join Leinster after contract with Munster ends
South African Rugby World Cup-winning lock will make the switch across Irish provinces
Van Graan admits Munster will need to juggle playing resources in coming weeks
Trip to play Ulster on Friday the eighth of 10 games in succession
Munster lose Beirne, Coombes and Kilcoyne for trip to Exeter
Haley, Zebo and Kleyn could return for trip to Sandy Park
Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdown
Carbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithful
Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out
McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster
Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes released from Ireland squad
Internationals will be available for Munster’s clash with Dragons at the weekend
Damian de Allende and Joey Carbery remain out of action for Munster
Munster confirm defence coach JP Ferreira is to join Johann van Graan at Bath
De Allende remains a concern but Kleyn returns for Munster
Centre unlikely to feature in Champions Cup clash against Castres
Chris Farrell returns to full training in boost to Munster after tough week
Academy fullback Jonathan Wren also returns to training after a leg injury
Munster face test of mettle and resources ahead of European opener against Wasps
Province likely to seek reinforcements from within despite having option to recruit in players
Munster’s hopes of fulfilling Wasps fixture boosted by relaxation on player registration
All clubs will can supplement squads with an unlimited number of previously unregistered players
Munster make 11 changes as youngsters get their chance against Scarlets
Jack O’Donoghue switches from openside to blindside and captains the young side
Jason Jenkins debut and John Hodnett return gives Munster more options
Forwards coach Graham Rowntree praises hard work as squad set to face Scarlets
Keith Earls moves to fill Munster’s midfield shortfall
URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park
Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way
Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC
‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby
Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket
Munster hope to benefit from return of Zebo and Thomond crowd as they face Sharks
Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick
De Allende and Snyman get all clear to go home for Lions series
Springbok duo suffered burns in a firepit accident earlier this month
Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers
None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved
Rainbow Cup gives Munster a new gold dream to chase after
Squad ‘seriously’ focused on winning trophy despite injuries and defeat to Connacht
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