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Springbok star makes long-awaited return for Munster while Six Nations pair start for Edinburgh

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as the Scarlets face Munster and Zebre-Parma take on Edinburgh.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Ireland show title credentials, Scotland steals win and trouble for the Melbourne Rebels

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Gavin Coombes double helps Munster beat Crusaders in front of over 40,000 fans

Gavin Coombes scored two tries from close range as Munster edged out Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders 21-19 in Cork on Saturday.

Leigh Halfpenny starts for Crusaders against Munster as teams named for sold-out clash

Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny starts at full-back for the Crusaders in their clash with Munster at a sold-out Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening.

Munster hit by further injury setbacks while scrum-half options restocked due to Six Nations and surgery blow

Munster have issued a squad update ahead of their clash with Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders on Saturday, with John Hodnett ruled out.

Springboks star retains number one spot in URC’s top 100 list with Italian in second place

The latest United Rugby Championship top 100 list has been announced and Springboks and Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff remains at the summit.

Leigh Halfpenny headlines Crusaders squad to face Munster and Bristol Bears

Leigh Halfpenny features in the squad that is without many of their All Blacks.

Champions Cup dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage for Round of 16 clashes

The dates, venues, kick-off times and television coverage for the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 games has been confirmed by EPCR.

Hooker slapped with a hefty ban for ‘cheap knee shot’ in the Champions Cup

Curtis Langdon's sending off was controversial at the time but the hooker has accepted it warranted a red card.

Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: Six Nations stars dominate in exhilarating final round of pool stage action

Our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week after the final round of pool stage action.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL move, Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies appointment and Elton Jantjies’ fall from grace

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‘Ridiculous’ Champions Cup format slammed after round of 16 fixtures revealed

Fans and pundits are not pleased after the confirmation of the Champions Cup round of 16 fixtures.

Investec Champions Cup round-of-16 ties revealed after thrilling weekend

Check out the draw for the Champions Cup last-16.

England youngster inspires 14-man Northampton Saints to famous victory at Munster

A fly-half masterclass in difficult conditions from young England prospect Fin Smith helped Northampton Saints claim a famous 26-23 win at Munster.

New Ireland captain headlines Andy Farrell’s injury concerns ahead of Six Nations

Ireland's injury list looks to have grown following this weekend's Champions Cup action.

Munster v Northampton: Five takeaways as Saints overcome controversial red card with Fin Smith steering them to victory

Our five takeaways from Northampton Saints' 26-23 victory over Munster.

‘Properly dirty play’ – Fans split on Northampton Saints red card against Munster

Northampton Saints hooker Curtis Langdon made contact with the head of Munster lock Thomas Ahern in the 39th minute of the Champions Cup game.

New England captain ruled out injured for Saracens while Manie Libbok reaches milestone

Check on the team news for all the games in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage, with plenty riding on this weekend's clashes.

Winners and losers from Ireland’s Six Nations squad, including Jonathan Sexton’s replacement

Our winners and losers from the Ireland Six Nations squad.

Champions Cup Team of the Week: French stars dominate with a healthy English contingent

Our Champions Cup Team of the Week following the weekend's action.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Andy Farrell’s Lions call, French duo dazzle as Saracens suffer record loss in Champions Cup

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Rugby rumours and transfers: Owen Farrell, Andre Esterhuizen, Manu Tuilagi and more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours.

Injury-hit Munster summon Champions Cup spirit to stun French giants Toulon

Munster will go into the final weekend of the Champions Cup pool stages with an excellent shot of making the last-16 after beating Toulon 29-18.

Ireland handed fitness boost ahead of Six Nations while Leicester Tigers bench Springboks in key Champions Cup round

Round Three of the Champions Cup is packed full of intriguing matches with Toulon v Munster, Ulster v Toulouse and Bath v Racing 92 standing out.

Springbok and Ireland internationals pen deals with Top 14 outfit – report

A French club has secured the services of Springbok and Ireland internationals.

Munster veteran still dreaming of an Ireland recall in the Six Nations

Veteran Munster outside back Simon Zebo is hopeful of making an international return with Ireland during the upcoming Six Nations.

Loose Pass: Knee injury protocols, rumour season and the loss of another great

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Springboks lock suffers recovery setback as knee surgery rules him out for season

Springboks and Munster lock Jean Kleyn will not play again this season as he will have surgery on a knee injury due to his eye issue being slow to recover.

Ireland international to take up opportunity overseas as Munster exit confirmed

Ireland international fly-half Joey Carbery will depart Munster at the end of the United Rugby Championship season, the club has announced.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Owen Farrell links, Northampton’s comeback and struggling Sharks

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