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'That quick throw-in, some of the guys said; 'no, slow down!'': Mathewson an exciting addition for Munster
'When the Aviva is full for a passionate inter-pro derby, it’s an amazing place to play'
'The anxiety I would get would manifest itself' - Joe Marler reaffirms he never tried to incur an England ban
Double forward blow for in-form Chiefs ahead of Champions Cup clash with Munster
Best and Stockdale fit again to boost Ulster after Thomond thumping
'When I'm as fit as I can be and in as good form as I can be, I back myself to play'
Stander content to occupy underdog role until it comes time to bite back
'A pretty strong team will be put out': Leinster go into Munster with one eye on Europe
Connacht prop to face disciplinary panel after ugly stamp on JVDF
Fijian winger's Connacht move in jeopardy after domestic violence incident
Carbery's long-range try, Ringrose dances through Connacht - the Pro14 highlights
Leavy, Ryan and McGrath back to boost Leinster for Munster showdown
No fresh injury concerns for Munster ahead of Leinster clash, Bleyendaal in full training
Marseille wins 'competitive' bidding process to stage 2020 Champions Cup final
'It didn't feel like we were a million miles away at all, but discipline cost us'
New Ireland rugby shirts launched ahead of November series
'The challenge is to do it against the best club team in Europe and possibly the world'
Leinster hail impact of contact skills coach Hogan after shutting down Connacht
Geordan Murphy hails 'world class' Ford as Leicester Tigers end Premiership losing streak
'Pain is good, you learn from pain': Ulster take Thomond mauling on the chin
Ex-Ireland boss Doyle's tenure kicks off, Belvo win and the weekend's Women's AIL action
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite pictures from the sporting week
Storm captain: Retiring rugby league legend Slater 'deserved more respect' than boos in final game
Italy and Zebre prop arrested for alleged drug trafficking - reports
'With the injury to Conor it was important to get a world-class player in'
Much-changed All Blacks bounce back to retain Rugby Championship crown
Van Graan pleased with Munster's response ahead of Leinster clash
Cheika defiant despite Wallabies woes after Springboks loss
'I genuinely thought we would come down here and give a good account of ourselves'
'Now we've the yardstick of what makes a champion side,' says Friend after loss to Leinster
Rampant Munster run riot to inflict nine-try hammering on sorry Ulster
'No issues at all': Van der Flier unscathed after horror stamp and 20 tackles
Parsons received 'fantastic, motivating, inspiring letter' from Springbok legend de Villiers
Leinster flex their muscles in enthralling battle with Connacht
Springboks withstand fierce second-half pressure to defeat Australia in Port Elizabeth
'It ups the ante': Henderson relishing showdown with Ireland team-mate Beirne
'They rightly spanked us': Leinster vow to show attitude in defence to avert wild west shoot-out
'There’s nothing like being thrown in the deep end in a foreign country to make yourself grow up a bit'
Munster go in search of much-needed win, Ulster set eyes on rare Thomond raid
'I've no doubt that he'll be banging on the right doors': POM backs Kleyn for Ireland