Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup exit brings Munster close to a mini-crisis
Clayton McMillan’s squad should take a little inspiration from the way Ulster are currently playing the game
Jack Crowley
‘He is playing great rugby’: Luke McGrath on team-mate Harry Byrne’s Six Nations hopes
Veteran Leinster No.9 believes fellow Blues player ‘can definitely get into the mix’
Picking Harry Byrne would be a disrupting selection, perfect for what Ireland needs
Leinster No.10’s form is giving Andy Farrell plenty to think about before he names his Six Nations squad
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster’s lacklustre performances raise questions ahead of Six Nations
As the season progresses, the scope for missteps narrows quickly
Toulon deny Munster at the death in ferocious Champions Cup battle
Painful defeat leaves Clayton McMillan’s team with some positives, including a bonus point that could prove vital
Munster brace for Toulon physicality and lively backs in Champions Cup clash
French Top 14 side have not been beaten at home this season
‘There are a few Leinster crybabies in my inbox’: Simon Zebo embraces punditry
As Munster face Toulon, he recalls his pivotal try last time and talks on bringing his larger-than-life presence to TV
Munster hope to avoid getting bogged down against Ospreys
Clayton McMillan’s men have ongoing scrum and lineout issues
While Ireland switches off for Christmas, rugby players switch on
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Munster hopeful over Jack Crowley return for Champions Cup clash against Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Outhalf missed Champions Cup opener against Bath due to injury
Munster seek inspiration from past European glories ahead of daunting Bath showdown
English kingpins go into Champions Cup clash on back of comeback win against Saracens
Jack Crowley to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Bath
Bundee Aki will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup game on Sunday against Ospreys
Munster’s Irish internationals could return for clash against Stormers
Forwards coach Alex Codling said decision would be taken later in the week on availability of Irish players
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities
‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’
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