Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wings

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

Will Addison, Sam Arnold and Ross Byrne named in Ireland squad

Trio of uncapped backs included in 42-man squad for November internationals

Addison and Haley expected to be named in Ireland squad

Schmidt expected to name up to 38 players with big guns sitting out Italy game in Chicago

Cipriani red card tilts matters firmly in Munster’s direction

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

Cipriani must shoulder blame for game-changing red card

World Rugby’s hard line on high tackles means intent of player is irrelevant

Out-of-sorts Munster claim five points against 14-man Gloucester

Danny Cipriani’s first-half sending off changed course of Champions Cup tie

Munster warm up for Leinster clash with nine-try rout of Ulster

Injury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond Park

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Gerry Thornley: Munster closer to breaking through glass ceiling

Encouraging display, albeit in defeat, to Leinster shows van Graan’s side not far away

Leinster serve up fitting RDS farewell for Nacewa and Murphy

Leo Cullen’s side profit from superior skillset and accuracy of their passing

Leinster keep double dream alive as Munster title wait continues

Ding-dong battle at the RDS is decided by a single point at the final whistle

Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

What we learned from the Champions Cup weekend

Scott Fardy and best laid plans, Racing opt to chop not choke, and rugby at what cost?

Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in Bordeaux

Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster

Racing 27 Munster 22: Munster player ratings

A day to forget for Munster as Champions Cup challenge ended by half time

Ireland debut beckons for tenacious Tadhg Beirne

Scarlets forward will be a targeted man in semi-final against Leinster, says Dan Leavy

Munster must maintain high tempo to unsettle Racing

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

Liam Toland: Munster can trust their defence and Conor Murray

If Munster can steal turnovers and counterattack, they can tire Racing out

Gordon D’Arcy: Attitude and discipline key to Munster

Multitalented Toulon relaxed for one vital moment and Conway made them pay

Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster riding the crest of a wave

But provinces’ respective semi-final records show nothing can be taken for granted

What we learned from the Champions Cup weekend

Zebo fortunate, durable Sexton, O’Mahony’s lineout nous, Arnold and O’Donoghue impress

Drama kings Munster complete another white-knuckle ride

Conor Murray and Andrew Conway score tries with Munster six points adrift of Toulon

Munster’s giant slayers win epic battle with Toulon

Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster

Zebo and Conway doubts for Munster’s clash with Toulon

Improved second-half display leads to encouraging victory over champions Scarlets

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

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

Sam Arnold becoming another centre of attention

Training with Ireland a boost after injuries and suspension derailed Munster man’s season

Munster’s Sam Arnold hopes for another winning display

Centre believes his time at Ireland’s Six Nations camp could lead to international honours

Champions Cup: Talking points from the weekend

John O’Sullivan looks at what we learned from the penultimate round of fixtures

Gerry Thornley: Gifted Larmour already banging on Ireland door

Benefits of at least exposing him to Schmidt’s Six Nations training squad appear plentiful

Munster make discipline a priority ahead of all-important Racing tie

Conceding penalties due to skills errors must be avoided, says CJ Stander

Munster’s Sam Arnold receives three-week ban for red card

Back will miss Pro 14 game and final two European pool games

Ulster’s stunning second-half show breathes life into season

Munster were 17-0 up at the break but the sending off of Sam Arnold proves key

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Jordan Larmour a potent new weapon in Leinster’s armoury

So much to admire in fullback’s footwork, peripheral vision and decision-making

Liam Toland: Peerless Conor Murray possesses rare killer instinct

Leicester must fix passing problems to mount serious challenge to Munster

Munster warm to their task to blow Leicester away

Bonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three games

Injury-plagued Munster up against it as they host Leicester

New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver

Munster bring back international heavyweights for Leicester game

South African flanker Chris Cloete to make European debut

Johann van Graan ready for tough test in weeks ahead

Province prepares for Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers with Ospreys victory

Van Graan hits the ground running with Munster

New head coach presides over bonus-point win as Ospreys brushed aside at Musgrave Park

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