Ireland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injury

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

Johann van Graan’s side need to make up ground in Pro14 playoff race

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

Coach scotches any notion he would quit the province before the end of his contract in June

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Munster meeting familiar rivals at Thomond Park, but they won’t be complacent

URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park

Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland

Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Leinster have the winning habit and a bench which could prove key in fraught endgame

Coaches face tough decisions with Ireland players returning and heavy schedule