With the WRU facing a call for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), the regions continue to crack on with their Champions and Challenge Cup aspirations.
Munster have begun preparations at the High Performance Centre ahead of Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 encounter against RC Toulon at Stade Félix Mayol.
The Sharks claimed a hard-fought 28-23 Investec Champions Cup victory over Saracens in Durban, surviving a determined late push from the visitors in a match played under relentless rain at Kings Park.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen praised his side’s resilience after they recovered from a nine-point half-time deficit to defeat Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.
The Bulls have suffered a setback ahead of their Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints, with young winger Cheswill Jooste ruled out through a shoulder injury.