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Champions Cup match officials announced for Rounds Three and Four

The match officials for Rounds Three and Four of the Champions Cup have been announced, with the action set to make or break teams' knockout hopes.

Munster’s injury nightmare goes from bad to worse as three players require surgery

Munster have been dealt yet more bleak injury news as three players require surgery while Jack O'Donoghue could become the fourth after a scan.

‘It will swing’ – Munster optimistic poor run of form will come to an end

Munster wing Shane Daly feels there is a belief in the camp that the side can turn around their recent form which sees them winless in the last three games.

Graham Rowntree admits Munster are ‘in a rut’ and provides update on injured duo

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree admits his side are "in a rut" after their latest United Rugby Championship loss to Connacht on Monday.

JJ Hanrahan boots Connacht past Munster while Welsh starlet scores epic try in Ospreys win

There were wins for Connacht and Ospreys over Munster and Cardiff in the afternoon United Rugby Championship fixtures played on New Year's Day.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Six Nations beckons for wing, Marcus Smith dazzles as fans flock to watch festive rugby

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Ireland stars return for Munster in the United Rugby Championship while Wales duo bring up 100

2024 kicks off with four derby games taking place in the United Rugby Championship that include Connacht v Munster and Leinster v Ulster.

Five storylines to watch in the URC including the Coastal Derby, surprise package and 1872 Cup

Ahead of yet another intriguing round of action, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at five storylines to follow this weekend.

Springboks lock RG Snyman put ‘money pathway over reputation’ with shock Leinster move

Munster supporters and ex-players have voiced their displeasure after RG Snyman signed for Leinster.

Ireland great suggests changes to ‘unfair’ IRFU system in the wake of RG Snyman’s transfer saga

Former Ireland players Donncha O’Callaghan and Bernard Jackman debate whether the IRFU needs to change following the RG Snyman deal.

More names added to Munster’s ‘lengthy’ injury list as promising lock sidelined

Munster copped three more injuries during their 9-3 loss to Leinster including second-row Edwin Edogbo who was removed from the field in the second half.

How Leinster’s win over Munster had Jacques Nienaber’s fingerprints all over it

Leinster’s Joe McCarthy praised the influence of the defensive and 6-2 split in their narrow 9-3 win over Munster at Thomond Park.

Leinster muscle their way to victory over Munster in bruising Thomond Park encounter

Leinster completed the double over Munster in the 2023/24 season after they secured a 9-3 win at Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship.

Munster v Leinster: Five takeaways from the URC clash as Ireland starlet makes statement ahead of the Six Nations

Five takeaways from Leinster’s 9-3 victory over Munster in the United Rugby Championship.

Who’s hot and who’s not: All Blacks new coaching addition, Bath top of the pile and more financial concerns

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Munster ‘confident’ they can get the better of ‘threatening’ Leinster in Inter-Pro derby

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree feels his team can get the better of Leinster in their Boxing Day Inter-Pro derby clash.

Five storylines to watch in URC including derbies as Test auditions and the Bulls hoping to snap unwanted streak

Ahead of what is sure to be a blockbuster round of action, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at some storylines for the weekend.

Ireland prospects aplenty for Munster and Leinster while South African sides at full-tilt for North-South derby

Check on the team news for Round Eight of the United Rugby Championship.

RG Snyman’s move to Leinster was a ‘huge surprise’ for Munster boss

Graham Rowntree admits that he was shocked to hear that RG Snyman signed for Leinster.

Details and restrictions surface about Springboks lock’s lucrative Leinster move

RG Snyman's lucrative move to Leinster has its caveats.

The world hasn’t ‘seen the best’ of Springboks lock RG Snyman, claims ex-coach

Johann van Graan has spoken highly of RG Snyman despite missing out on securing the lock's services.

Springboks World Cup-winning lock RG Snyman’s future officially confirmed

RG Snyman will join Leinster from Munster ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Under pressure Munster have to ‘fix up a lot of things’ for Irish derby

Munster boss Graham Rowntree Graham Rowntree says his side need to start showing improvements.

Ireland international nears Munster exit with ‘multiple’ Top 14 clubs interested

Joey Carbery is off contract at the end of the season.

The mouth-watering salary offered to Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok

Leinster have reportedly blown all other suitors out of the water with their offer.

‘To me, it’s offside’ – Munster captain rues costly referee call in tight loss

Munster skipper Tadhg Beirne feels that his side was hard done by in the latter stages of the clash with Exeter Chiefs.

Rob Baxter hails ‘massive character’ shown by Exeter Chiefs in comeback win over Munster

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter believes his team's "massive character" helped seal a superb come-from-behind victory over Munster at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Exeter Chiefs’ stunning fightback floors Munster at Sandy Park

Exeter Chiefs sealed their second consecutive victory in the Champions Cup courtesy of a 32-24 win over Munster at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Leinster boss addresses rumours around Springboks’ World Cup winner

Leo Cullen has addressed the rumours linking RG Snyman with a move to Leinster.

Springboks return for Champions Cup action while Premiership clubs rest stars

Check on the team news ahead of Round Two of the Champions Cup that includes the Stormers facing reigning holders La Rochelle in Cape Town.