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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly'Prendergast will start at out-half in a Champions Cup knockout game for Leinster this season'
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Succession
'We want to have the best systems producing the best players for Munster'
Head of rugby operations Ian Costello outlines how the province are developing homegrown players.
Interim
Easterby gets the big gig for six months that could be crucial for Ireland
A big Six Nations title defence and an interesting tour of Romania and Georgia lie ahead.
Development
This Emerging Ireland squad is less controversial and more fitting
There is still an element of disruption for the provinces but it has been far more amicable this time.
chaos games
Munster still bringing the chaos into Year 3 of Rowntree's project
The southern province invited journalists to watch training in Limerick yesterday.
Leader
From missing out on Leinster's academy to becoming Connacht's captain
24-year-old Ireland international Cian Prendergast has made a huge success of his move west.
Analysisforce
21-year-old Wexford woman Wafer already a totemic figure for Ireland
The clever, skillful flanker was impressive on both sides of the ball in a big win over Australia.
Here we go again
Different pressures facing provincial head coaches ahead of new URC season
We look at what Pete Wilkins, Leo Cullen, Graham Rowntree and Richie Murphy will be hoping to achieve this season.
proposition
British and Irish league remains abstract concept but nobody can afford to close the window
