Eager O’Brien back on the bench as champions aim to inflict more woe on Wasps

Champions’ missing big guns tilts the balance towards confident Toulouse

Murray expecting to face a far more ‘passionate’ Castres side this time around

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

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

If Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to Gloucester

Co Down side outclass Three Rock Rovers as Pembroke get the better of Lisnagarvey

Leavy in line to return to side for match in which Sexton will make his 150th appearance

Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park

No comment from Munster coach van Graan as most valuable player is sidelined for win

Clare no match for the Kingdom who record 27th consecutive championship win

Jamison Gibson-Park and Rory O’Loughlin expected to be named in matchday squad

Reports of desertions and attempted mutinies emerge from German intelligence reports

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

Springbok starts for Cheetahs as Van Graan makes nine changes to visitors’ line-up

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

John Kiely’s side make it three from three at the top of Division 1B

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Munster make it three straight victories at start of inaugural Guinness PRO14 season

Forwards secure victory against the Ospreys as Munster make it three from three

Winger’s scores four tries against a Cheetahs suide that are still to find their Pro14 feet

Munster inflict another heavy defeat on South African newcomers at Thomond Park

Departing Francis Saili enlivens team in Pro12 semi-final win over Ospreys

Returning Lions boost Welsh club’s chances but home side should triumph in semi-final

Rassie Erasmus’s side forced to live on their nerves in frantic finish at Musgrave Park

‘I haven’t had any conversations with Wayne,’ Schmidt said on Wednesday

Getting to the final game against England unbeaten could be a difficult assignment

Irish province never stopped battling to overcome inaccuracies of their performance

Some of Ireland’s finest homes are available for short-term letting over the holiday season

Munster go top of the Pro12 table after their bonus point win over Treviso

Rassie Erasmus says captain’s return a huge boost for squad ahead of Leinster clash

Ireland have room for improvement and their designs are to do just that

Anthony Foley mixed youth with experience as Munster’s fortunes improve

Leicester make unmistakeable statement with Champions Cup win at one-time fortress

Ger Cunningham’s side leave nothing to chance as strong second half seals victory at Parnell Park

Anthony Foley names a strong side for visit of Cardiff Blues at newly refurbished Musgrave Park

Simon Zebo man of the match as Foley’s side run in nine tries against hapless second-string Sharks

Sean McGrath hits 15 points for Dublin champs as Rathdowney-Errill left to rue their first half wides

They begin the IRB Nations Cup with a game against Russia

Glasgow Warriors have won a club record eight matches in succession but tonight they face the ultimate big match exponents