URC preview: Seven changes to Connacht team to face Lions in South Africa
Connacht’s leading try scorer in the competition Mack Hansen swaps wing for fullback
Connacht’s leading try scorer in the competition Mack Hansen swaps wing for fullback
Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering
Two wingers having big seasons with O’Brien in line to join Hansen in Ireland colours
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown
Both sides have players sent to the bin as Andy Friend’s hosts show resilience to win
Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow
Stade Francais head to the Sportsground for the first time on Sunday
Former Leinster Academy secondrow has found his feet and is feeling at home in Connacht
Former Brumbies wing admits Ireland call would be very tempting after good early form
Andy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provinces
Matthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s team
Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad
Coach Andy Friend targets his first away win against Scottish side
‘He is still hungry and wants to put on the Ireland jersey’
Head coach happy how his side are shaping up despite being out of contention for semi-finals
Head coach Andy Friend outlines qualities of incoming group of players
Number eight has signed three-year deal with ProD2 side Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente
Arno Botha also departing Thomond Park as Andy Friend begins planning for next term
Ireland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height terms
South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy
McFarland’s side seeking to avenge recent Champions Cup defeat at the Aviva
Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final
Joe Tomane makes his first Leinster start since injuring his hamstring in November
Peter Malone’s side have avoided relegation play-off after first tournament win in Georgia
Grand Slam-chasing visitors have been the outstanding side in this season’s tournament
Ireland make two changes as they seek to bounce back after Wales defeat
Backs hoping to make significant gains against Italian side in Prato
‘There’s guys there without a doubt who’ll be playing international rugby in a few years’
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