McGrath and Lowe set to miss out for Leinster against Scarlets

Keith Earls in line to make unexpected return for Munster’s clash with Racing

Munster’s giant slayers win epic battle with Toulon

Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster

Zebo, Conway and Scannell all named in Munster XV

Trio all declared fit as Jack O’Donoghue is named at openside flanker to face Toulon

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

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

Leinster’s production line is rugby equivalent of Ajax in the 80s

Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system

Youthful Munster secure bonus point win away to Zebre

Alex Wootton crosses twice as Johann van Graan watches on from the sidelines

James Hart and Sam Arnold come into the Munster XV

Darren Sweetnam returns from international duty for the trip to Zebre on Sunday

Munster’s Keith Earls and James Cronin out until next year

Johann van Graan has backed Tyler Bleyendaal to return as soon as next week

Tim Schmidt a bonus for Terenure

Scrumhalf secures bonus point in derby win over St Mary’s

Rassie Erasmus thrilled with Alex Wootton’s progression for Munster

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

Munster opt for youthful line-up for Treviso opener

James Hart and prop Ciaran Park set to make their competitive debuts for province

Strong Munster finish takes them past Worcester

Late tries from Brian Scott and James Hart get Erasmus’ men over the line

European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sides

Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter

Rugby’s wild geese: the Irish in England and France

Transfers to English Premiership and French Top 14 now more difficult for Irish players

JJ Hanrahan returning home to Munster after Northampton stint

Chris Farrell and James Hart also sign two-year deals with province

Tommy O’Donnell a doubt as Munster look to claim home quarter-final

Flanker ‘the biggest concern’ ahead of crunch tie in Glasgow, says Rassie Erasmus

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Ian Madigan seals win for Bordeaux over Racing during Top 14 debut

The former Leinster outhalf outscores veteran Dan Carter by five penalties to three

Clontarf boy James Hart excited to get crack at Connacht

The former Leinster underage representative relishing European Challenge Cup tie

Leinster’s scrum coach warns young guns to keep feet on ground

John Fogarty admits he felt a little nervous ahead of Bath visit in Champions Cup

Paris attacks: ‘People are deeply saddened, very angry but life goes on. That’s the nature of life’

Four Irish sports people who ply their trade in France give some insight into life after last Friday’s atrocities

James Hart plays influential role as Grenoble stun Toulouse

Former Ulster centre Chris Farrell also involved as Bernard Jackman’s side earn fine win at the Stade Ernest Wallon

Stringer strikes as Bath see off timid Tigers

Jackman ’s Grenoble have nine points to spare over Bayonne in top 14 clash, while Coughlan gets off to winning start at Pau

European rugby now far from a level playing field for Irish provinces

Growing financial power of the French and English clubs posing a major challenge

James Hart’s work ethic at Grenoble opens alternative route to success

Dublin-born scrumhalf’s display against Racing Metro earned him player of the week

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