Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Van Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to Treviso

Home advantage was diluted by the absence of fans as conditions played their part

A last-gasp match-winning try eluded in-form Connacht team at the Sportsground

Stephen Larkham says Joey Carbery is progressing well but will not play before new year

22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the sword

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

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

Defending champions into Pro14 final as Munster fail to make most of opportunities

Mike Haley is back in the Munster squad but there’s no return for Furlong, Leavy or Ryan

Munster’s injury crisis deepens with Springbok star facing up to a year out

Injuries to RG Snyman and Dave Kilcoyne will test Johann van Graan’s strategic reach

The Springbok lock was forced off with a knee injury after just seven minutes

Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury

Damian de Allende and RG Snyman named in Munster team for Aviva Stadium clash

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Ireland outhalf faces an ‘indefinite’ period of time on the sidelines with ankle injury

Versatile Munster backrow is desperate to add to his two Ireland caps in the coming years

Training alone is strange but reading about sporting greats can provide useful insights

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

Munster keep pressure on Edinburgh at top of Conference B

Tommy O’Donnell and Darren Sweetnam are both among the replacements

Coach praises his side’s efforts against French side that played ‘magically’ at the end

In the absence of Joey Carbery and Tyler Bleyendaal, his inclusion is crucial

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

John Cooney to the fore as scrumhalf finishes the game with 18 points to his name

Cullen’s team inflict Munster’s first Limerick defeat in 22 games across all competitions

Vunipola brothers help Saracens up the ante following all-in melee in the third quarter

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

John Ryan will make his 150th Munster appearance against Saracens on Saturday

Early salvos a sign of hosts’ progress before weather turns second half into grim affair

Game of two halves sees Mark McCall’s side take bonus point away from Thomond Park

JJ Hanrahan’s late drop goal misses target in thrilling Thomond Park endgame

Cronin’s dramatic try ensures deserved reward for visitors’ dominance of spirited Ospreys

Johann van Graan makes five changes for crunch Champions Cup trip to Swansea

Western province facing a full-scale second row crisis after further injuries to O’Brien and Dillane

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

Former Australian underage international one of five changes in team that lost to Cheetahs

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs