7 changes in Munster team to face Dragons
Academy prop Josh Wycherley makes his first start for the province.
Academy prop Josh Wycherley makes his first start for the province.
The 29-year-old starts today’s Pro14 opener against Dragons at inside centre.
Wayne Pivac’s side are left sweating over other results on the final day of regular-season action.
Johann van Graan has urged his players to seize their chance against Dragons this afternoon.
The ex-Ireland hooker parted company with the Welsh outfit last month.
The former Ireland hooker has been at the Welsh club since June 2017.
Leo Cullen’s men are in Wales for tonight’s Pro14 clash.
David Horwitz will make his first start for the province against Dragons tomorrow.
The 20-year-old has found himself in the headlines in recent weeks for differing reasons.
Alan Kingsley was also the attack coach at St Mary’s College and head coach of Navan RFC.
Aaron Jarvis is returning to Welsh rugby after a two-year spell in France.
Adam Hughes made 119 appearances for the Welsh region.
The Southern Kings scored six tries against Dragons to claim their first Pro14 victory.
Richard Hibbard becomes the latest player to move to the Welsh region.
The Welsh winger will join one of the four regions next season.
The Leinster captain makes his injury comeback in tonight’s Pro14 clash with the Dragons.
The South African may not be in charge for the province’s next Pro14 fixture again Zebre at the end of the month.
Kieran Keane’s side were well beaten in Wales, and failed to leave Rodney Parade with even a losing bonus point.
There are first starts of the season for Quinn Roux and Jake Heenan, while Rory Scholes and Denis Coulson are set for debuts.
The eastern province were too good for the Dragons as they cruised to a bonus-point victory.
“He definitely has something a bit special,” says Leo Cullen.
The former hooker arrives in Wales with the ‘highest recommendations’ of Warren Gatland.
Ed Jackson had emergency surgery last month and remains in hospital.
John Andrew’s late try sealed a hard-fought win for the Ulstermen.
WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips says the move will safeguard the future of rugby in the region.
The 35-year-old is joining Newport Gwent Dragons.
Leo Cullen’s men took full advantage of Munster’s slip-up to move to the summit.
Leinster head to Rodney Parade tomorrow night.
Pat Lam’s side had five points to spare.
Meanwhile, another recent signing, Steve Crosbie could make his debut from the bench.
The 26-year-old may not be available for another two weeks.
Stacey Ili picked up an ankle issue against Cardiff last weekend and may miss the visit of the Dragons.
Tyler Bleyendaal and Andrew Conway combined for a cracking score against Newport Gwent Dragons.
Rassie Erasmus’ men continued their impressive form this evening.
Dave Kilcoyne, Tommy O’Donnell, Rory Scannell and Andrew Conway have all been released from Ireland camp to start against Dragons.
That’s now four wins from four for the provinces this weekend.
Keith Earls is at 13 in an exciting backline, while Munster have picked a muscular pack for the Dragons.
The South African proved a point on the pitch at the end of a disappointing week.
Brett Herron and Ross Kane will also earn their first caps against Newport Gwent Dragons as Les Kiss deals with a shortage at tighthead prop.
The club’s board held a meeting today to discuss radical new plans.