Connacht fall to defeat against dominant Stormers in opening match
Irish province punished by Stormers side who wore them down with strong pack
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Cullen relishes prospect of Tigers test as Leinster ease past Connacht
Head coach praises four-try James Lowe after province secure quarter-final spot
Munster bracing for South Africa jaunt just before Champions Cup
Province to play Bulls and Lions, then comes trip to Wasps and Castres at home
Stormers’ Adre Smith receives eight-week suspension over Thomond Park incident
World Rugby announce date at end of the month for Rassie Erasmus hearing
Jason Jenkins debut and John Hodnett return gives Munster more options
Forwards coach Graham Rowntree praises hard work as squad set to face Scarlets
Gerry Thornley: Weary South African franchises endure baptism of fire
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