Munster

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Leinster managed to overcome a late score from Munster as they edged out their Irish rivals with a 16-15 margin in Dublin to reach the final of the Pro 14.

Munster progressed to Pro 14 semi-final after managing to overcome Edinburgh 20-16 in their Pro 14 quarter-final encounter at Limerick.

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Teddy Thomas scored a double while Maxime Machenaud contributed with 20 points as Racing Metro progressed to the final of the European Champions Cup after beating Munster 27-22 in the semi-final in Bordeaux.

Munster made a tremendous comeback in the second half as they come from behind to beat Cheetahs 17-19 in their Pro 14 clash in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Rounds 18 and 19 threw up mixed results for the Pro14’s European contingent as Leinster, Munster and Scarlets focused their efforts on reaching the European Champions Cup semi-finals.

Munster have confirmed that Mike Sherry and Jeremy Loughman have penned new deals with the Pro 14 club.

Munster ran a six-try riot as they went on to claim a bonus point victory over Southern Kings in their Pro14 face-off at Outeniqua Park.

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Late try gives Irish province place in semi-finals

Ireland international Keith Earls has been sidelined for up to six weeks following a knee injury that he sustained in the Grand Slam winning final round Six Nations Championship encounter against England.

Munster ran a six-try riot as they went on to secure a home quarter-final berth in the ongoing European Champions Cup following a 48-3 victory over Castres at Thomond Park on Sunday.

Irish Rugby Football Union chief executive Philip Browne stated that the board will consider changes in recruitment policies following the controversial signing of lock Gerbrant Grobler by Munster.

Bassett to Saints, Sopoaga a Wasp, Cordero in Europe and Leali'ifano's replacement

A red-card to Sam Arnold proved costly for Munster as Ulster bounced back from a 17 point deficit to win the Pro 14 clash in Belfast with a 24-17 margin.

Leinster overcame a double from Andrew Conway as they completed a 24-34 win over Munster in the Irish Derby Pro 14 encounter in Limerick on Tuesday.

Ireland international CJ Stander has extended his stay with Pro 14 club Munster after signing a new three-year deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union.

Ian Keatley contributed with 20 points as Munster boosted their chance of making into the knock-out stage of the European Champions Cup with a 16-25 win over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Sunday.

Lions have confirmed that assistant coach JP Ferreira has made an exit from the Super Rugby side.