Return of Jean Kleyn adds to Munster power and helps tip the scales in Connacht derby duel
There are plenty of new faces in both teams as Munster and Connacht go head-to-head at Thomond Park, but for the supporters it is the returning heroes who will provide most cheer.
Burns starts for Munster as Hansen returns for Connacht
Billy Burns starts for Munster as Mack Hansen returns for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship game at Thomand Park.
Munster’s clash with Connacht a chance for shunned stars to shine through
It will be no different ahead of this evening's URC clash between Munster and Connacht at Thomond Park. Thing is, you will probably find more personnel with a
Jean Kleyn and Mack Hansen make timely returns as Munster and Connacht face off in URC opener
There are timely returns for both Connacht and Munster as both Mack Hansen and Jean Kleyn are fit to start for their respective teams in tomorrow’s URC opening weekend provincial derby in Limerick. Hansen makes his first start for Connacht since New Year’s Day when he dislocated his shoulder against this weekend’s opponents and Kleyn is also
Jean Kleyn back in full training ahead of Munster’s URC opener
Munster ’s Jean Kleyn is back in full training after missing the majority of last season with an eye injury. The lock won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa in 2023 and is a previous winner of Munster’s Player of the Year so his return will be a boost for the province ahead of Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park.
Munster team announced for URC opener against Connacht
Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns all start on their Munster debuts.
Hansen makes long awaited return for Connacht as Billy Burns starts on Munster debut
MACK HANSEN WILL make his first start for Connacht since suffering a serious shoulder injury on New Year’s Day, as the province face Munster in their URC opener. Hansen will start on the wing with Santiago Cordero taking up the full-back position after featuring for Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
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New signings to start for Munster
NEW signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns will make their debuts for Munster in Saturday’s URC opener with ...
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Munster's Kleyn returns to full training following eye injury
MUNSTER’S JEAN KLEYN has returned to full training as the province prepare for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at ...
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Munster team named for season opener
The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park (5.30pm).Hooker Diarmuid Barron ...
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Springboks lock set for second appearance since Rugby World Cup final victory
Munster have been dealt a massive boost ahead of the start of the new season as Springboks lock Jean Kleyn is back to full ...
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Bok champ, Saffa flyer start for Munster
Jean Kleyn will make his long-awaited return from injury, with Thaakir Abrahams set to make his Vodacom URC debut for Munster ...
What Irish TV channel is Munster vs Connacht on? FREE stream, kick-off time and odds for URC inter-pro derby
CONNACHT travel to Thomond Park as the opening weekend of the new URC season throws up an inter-provincial derby for Irish ...