Niyi Adeolokun

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

Conor Fitzgerald and Caolin Blade renew their halfback partnership for crucial match

A trip to France is next for Friend’s side after they secure a famous win over Montpellier

Friend’s side produce a mighty performance and start Champions Cup campaign in style

Ultan Dillane eases Andy Friend’s secondrow woes for Sunday’s Champions Cup clash

Andy Friend hails Eagles graduates as his side rack up a fourth successive victory

Irish province secure their first at Liberty Stadium since their Pro12 winning title year

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

Away clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-final

Johann Van Graan’s strong side includes 11 who lined out against Saracens last week

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Andy Friend: ‘Our ambition is to continue to play an exciting, attacking brand of rugby’

Victory over Munster would complete a positive period for Friend’s in-form squad

Leinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towel

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Friend’s side firmly focused on completing a successful mission in South Africa

All four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in Bridgend

Colby Fainga’a and Ultan Dillane return for Connacht, Sean O’Brien is on Leinster bench

Connacht have used 33 players during the same period, and lean more heavily on a core group

Returning Ireland centre impresses as outhalf knocks over 18 points at Sportsground

Bundee Aki is also included in the starting XV having come off the bench in Murrayfield