Bayonne new boy Hodge hungry for European action Reece Hodge is hoping to get a taste of Champions Cup action when Bayonne visit Munster this weekend. Rugby • 07 Dec
Champions Cup round 1: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of the opening round of games in the Champions … Rugby • 1 hr
Champions Cup: Irish opponents' form guide The newly branded Investec Champions Cup kicks off this weekend with all four Irish provinces in action. Here's the form guide ahead of round one. Rugby • 06 Dec
New Munster captain to named in 'next couple of weeks' Mike Prendergast expects Munster to name Peter O'Mahony's successor as captain over the "next couple of weeks". Rugby • 06 Dec
O'Mahony on target for Munster return against Exeter Munster say Peter O'Mahony has "turned a corner" and expect the Ireland backrow to be in contention to face Exeter in round two of the … Rugby • 05 Dec
Arm injury to keep Byrne sidelined until New Year Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne has been ruled out of action until the New Year with an arm injury. Rugby • 05 Dec
Munster lock Kleyn out until New Year with eye injury Munster have been dealt another injury blow after lock Jean Kleyn was ruled out until the New Year with an eye injury. Rugby • 04 Dec
URC team of the week: Connacht impress in defeat Leinster's thrilling win over Connacht was the match of the weekend and despite defeat, it's the Westerners who make up the bulk of the round … Rugby • 04 Dec
Ahern warns Munster defence must improve for Bayonne Tom Ahern was singing from the same hymn sheet as Graham Rowntree in their assessment of Munster's defensive performance against Glasgow Warriors. Rugby • 05 Dec
Aki 'good to go' ahead of Connacht clash with Bordeaux Ireland centre Bundee Aki is "good to go" and will be in the mix for Connacht's Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux Begles on Friday, head … Rugby • 04 Dec
