Rugby Stats: Contrasting preparations by four provinces for start of Pro14
Munster and Connacht turn to ‘A’ interprovincials to give players game time
Connacht bolstered by return of Tiernan O’Halloran for Munster encounter
Munster coach van Graan makes 10 changes to side that lost out to Saracens
Toulouse are back but the aristocratic aura is gone
Despite their history, famous club no longer enjoy the inherent advantages of yore
Gerry Thornley: Clubs know how they can help boost Irish game
The club game is vital for supplying players to the provinces and must be protected
Leinster aim to hit ground running despite missing 19 players
Cian Healy and Rob Kearney back as province start Pro12 campaign against Treviso
Gerry Thornley: Ultan Dillane's breaking on through
Those who saw the lock play as a youth knew his Ireland debut would be impressive
Doug Howlett: Lesser teams must relish chance to play game’s giants
Former All Black Doug Howlett says players are playing for their positions in each game
Kearney and O’Brien heartened by Leinster’s bright future
Young players making quite an impression and it bodes well for what will be a demanding season
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