Munster face test of mettle and resources ahead of European opener against Wasps

Province likely to seek reinforcements from within despite having option to recruit in players

Munster’s hopes of fulfilling Wasps fixture boosted by relaxation on player registration

All clubs will can supplement squads with an unlimited number of previously unregistered players

Gordon D’Arcy: Time to get provincial players out of the gym and back playing for their clubs

Less structured nature of club game perfect to help develop key skills for young players

Munster colleagues back RG Snyman to return from latest injury nightmare

Jean Kleyn: ‘He’s probably one of the most mentally tough guys I have met’

AIL roundup: Garryowen and UL Bohs move to top of the men’s and women’s tables

Ireland’s Ciara Griffin returns to action for the first time since Parma heartbreak

Jason Jenkins debut and John Hodnett return gives Munster more options

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree praises hard work as squad set to face Scarlets

Johann van Graan quiet on rumours of new contract

Munster lock RG Snyman nears a return for what will be akin to a new signing

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s old issue of lack of strength in depth rears its head again

Andy Farrell deserves time and help from the provinces in remodelling international team

Munster leave Wales with a win but no bonus point

Two disallowed second half tries from Darren Sweetnam left the visitors frustrated

Munster earn bank holiday bonus in entertaining Thomond Park tussle

Johann van Graan might have a few issues with porous home defence against Cardiff

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Niall Scannell and Jack O’Donoghue ruled out of Ospreys clash

Munster head coach Johann van Grann has named his team for Saturday’s Pro14 match

Munster lord it over Southern Kings in 10-try rout

Arno Botha scores a hat-trick while John Hodnett caps fine debut with a try

Rugby Stats: Celtic Cup and the AIL providing vital outlet for upcoming talent

Academy system by its very nature imperfect and can only accommodate so many

Ireland U-20s’ injury toll raises player welfare concerns

Congested fixture schedule in Argentina meaning injuries are mounting up

Injuries make Ireland U20s’ Italian job even harder

Team need bonus-point victory to have chance of making last four at World Championship

Injury ravaged Ireland Under-20s name XV for Italy finale

Stewart Moore and John Hodnett head home but Ryan Baird has escaped suspension

Ireland aiming to take a giant step towards World U20 semi-final

Coach McNamara makes two enforced changes for the clash with Australia

Ireland Under-20s forced into changes for Australia

Sean French and Iwan Hughes both ruled out of the remainder of the tournament

Ireland switch focus to Australia after bruising win

Under-20s hit the ground running against England and now face Australia on Saturday

Ireland Under-20s beat England for the second time in 2019

Grand Slam champions win their opening game of the Junior World Championship

Three debutants included in Ireland side for England opener

McNamara makes six changes to the team that beat arch rivals in the Six Nations

Four of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to miss World Championships

Harry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World Championships

The Offload: Consistency in interpretation needed to protect players

It’s important to recognise the role of clubs in Ireland’s Under-20 Grand Slam triumph

Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales

John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night

Ireland under-20 travel to Italy in confidence

Craig Casey reclaims the number nine jersey, while Angus Kernohan makes his first appearance

U20 Six Nations: Ireland make it two from two in impressive fashion

Visitors run in three tries as Netherdale to back up England win

Cork Constitution taking nothing for granted as they face Lansdowne

Defending champions are ‘going to be very much underdogs’, says coach Brian Hickey

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