United Rugby Championship teams: Fully-loaded Munster and Ulster collide while Eben Etzebeth returns for Sharks

Munster 'A' Side To Face Connacht Eagles - Munster Rugby

The Munster ‘A’ side has been named for Friday’s Interprovincial Championship clash against Connacht Eagles at Creggs RFC (2pm). Academy back-row Ruadhán Quinn captains the side with fellow Academy members Darragh McSweeney, Evan O’Connell, Jake O’Riordan, Dylan Hicks, Gordon Wood, Fionn Gibbons and Shay McCarthy all starting. Senior players Mark Donnelly, Cian Hurley, Brian Gleeson, Liam Coombes and Patrick Campbell all start with Academy playe…

Munster v Ulster URC Preview: Five Changes for Hosts as Munster Look Strong Bet at -7

Munster v Ulster URC Preview: Five Changes for Hosts as Munster Look Strong Bet at -7 Friday night lights return to Thomond Park as Munster welcome Ulster in a mouth-watering BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash (7.35pm, live on RTÉ and Premier Sports). With five changes to their starting line-up and home advantage, Graham Rowntree’s men look in prime position to cover the -7 handicap, which is shaping up as one of the weekend’s best rug…

United Rugby Championship teams: Fully-loaded Munster and Ulster collide while Eben Etzebeth returns for Sharks

Round 17 of the United Rugby Championship gets underway on Friday evening with two games as the Sharks host the Ospreys before Munster tackle Ulster.