Graham Rowntree departs as Munster head coach by mutual consent after a challenging start to the season and three straight United Rugby Championship defeats.
Leinster Rugby maintained their unbeaten streak in the United Rugby Championship with a dominant 33-12 bonus-point victory over Connacht at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday evening.
Connacht forward Josh Murphy has been handed a four-week suspension following his red card during last week’s BKT United Rugby Championship defeat to Ulster.
Glasgow Warriors delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, defeating Zebre Parma 33-3 in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Scotstoun Stadium.
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has hailed the historic rivalry with Leinster as stronger and more intense than ever, following closely contested encounters in recent seasons.
The Lions registered their second consecutive win in the United Rugby Championship season, delivering a crushing 55-21 defeat to Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Scarlets suffered a heartbreaking 24-23 defeat at Parc y Scarlets after a late penalty by Connacht’s Cathal Forde snatched victory from the home side in a thrilling encounter on Saturday.
Former Los Pumas captain and a legendary figure in Argentine rugby Agustin Creevy has signed with Italian club Benetton to compete in the United Rugby Championship.
Leinster Rugby faced a stern challenge from the Dragons in their BKT United Rugby Championship Round Two clash at the Aviva Stadium, where veteran Cian Healy marked his record 281st cap in style.
Glasgow Warriors claimed a commanding bonus-point victory over Benetton, who were reduced to 14 men for the entire second half after lock Scott Scrafton received a red card for a high tackle on Adam Hastings just before halftime.
