Rory Scannell

Failing to justify 18-point favouritism against Connacht was a setback for van Graan’s side

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Coach Johann van Graan made 13 changes ahead of Pro 14 decider against Leinster

Hogg and Russell the most dangerous, X-factor backs Scottish rugby has produced in two decades

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