Munster

We started our focus on the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand last month, looking at the varying fortunes of players potentially in the Warren Gatland’s sights during the month of September.

Centre Rory Scannell contributed with 10 points, including a 74th minute drop goal as Munster reached the top of the Pro 12 table after beating Ulster 14-15 in Belfast on Friday.

A powerful first half performance from Munster saw the Irish Province defeat Glasgow Warriors 38-17 in the European Champions Cup game at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors co-captain Henry Pyrgos believes Saturday's clash against Munster at Thomond Park will be filled with emotions after the death of former Ireland captain Anthony Foley last weekend.

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend expressed his condolences on the death of Munster head coach Anthony Foley ahead of their European Champions Cup game on Saturday.

Munster rugby director Rassie Erasmus confirmed that the European Champions Cup game against Glasgow Warriors will take place on Saturday as per the original schedule.

An investigation conducted by a French coroner revealed that Munster head coach Anthony Foley died due to a heart disorder which caused the lungs to build up fluid.

Munster's participation in the upcoming European Champions Cup game against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park on Saturday has come under doubt following the death of their head coach Anthony Foley.

Tributes continue to pour in for Munster head coach Anthony Foley, who passed away last weekend in Paris.

Rugby fraternity was brought to a shock on Sunday following the death of Munster head coach and former Ireland skipper Anthony Foley.

The Scarlets came back strong in the second-half to wipe-out the six point first-half deficit to secure a thrilling 31-27 win over the Dragons during the 2016-17 Pro12 clash at the Scarlets Park in Pemberton, Llanelli on Saturday.

Isa Nacewa scored a couple of tries to set up Leinster's 25-14 win over Munster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the 2016-17 Pro12 clash on Saturday.

CJ Stander led Munster's onslaught as they trounced Zebre by 49-5 in the Pro12 encounter on Saturday.

Edinburgh lock Fraser McKenzie will appear before the Pro12 disciplinary panel on Wednesday after he was cited for a dangerous tackle on Munster flanker Jack O'Donoghue during the clash between the two teams on Saturday.

Conor Murray scored a double as Munster ran four tries against Edinburgh at Thomond Park to secure a 28-14 victory during the 2016-17 Pro12 clash on Saturday.

Munster prevailed over Dragons' stiff challenge to overcome a three point deficit and secure a 16-20 win at the Rodney Parade stadium in Newport during the 2016-17 Pro12 clash on Saturday.

The Blues edged past Munster by a single point to secure a 23-24 closely fought win at the Irish Independent Park during the Pro12 clash on Friday.

Munster have announced on Thursday that Ireland international Simon Zebo has been sidelined for five weeks due to a rib injury.

A strong defensive performance by Munster marked the beginning of coach Rassie Erasmus; era with a gutsy 13-23 win over the Scarlets during the Pro12 clash at the Scarlets Park stadium on Saturday.

Munster fly-half Johnny Holland has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect due to a hamstring injury.