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# Treviso

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# three of the best
Hat-trick hero Dave Kearney inspires Leinster to dramatic Pro14 victory in Treviso
Leo Cullen’s side secured a five-point win against Benetton on Saturday evening.
# bread and butter
Toner, Kearney and Byrne start as Leinster kick off new season in Treviso
The champions begin the new season with a blend of youth and experience.
# Italian Job
Van Graan pleased with squad depth as under-strength Munster dig in for battling win
It’s a Champions Cup semi-final next up against Sarries.
# Team news
Munster include three academy players for trip to high-flying Benetton
Johann van Graan has made 11 changes as Munster rest their big guns for their Champions Cup semi-final.
# revenge mission
Much-changed, but Leinster highly-motivated to bounce back in Italy
Johnny Sexton doesn’t believe a loss is necessary to spur Leinster into action, but they have a fine record of rebounding after defeat.
# the second coming
Leinster confident that Sean O'Brien will see game-time this weekend
‘We are very, very hopeful he is going to be involved this weekend. He knows he needs more minutes under his legs, more game-time.’
# no defence
Toulon back Bastareaud after homophobic slur that could see France centre miss Six Nations
The 29-year-old was picked up on camera calling Treviso’s Sebastian Negri a ‘f**king f**got’ in the European Champions Cup yesterday.
# Late Drama
Treviso and McKinley give Toulon the fright of their lives
The Dubliner had Treviso in a 29-27 lead before heartbreak came with a penalty deep in added time.
# Team news
10 changes to Munster side seeking home Pro12 semi as victorious 'A' players included
A win over Treviso tomorrow would guarantee that outcome.
# Irish Abroad
Irish out-half McKinley extends contract with Italian club Treviso
The 27-year-old has been in fine form since joining the Italians last summer.
# costly
Ulster grind out victory in dreadful conditions but fail to land bonus point against Treviso
Jared Payne, Charles Piutau and Sean Reidy got the tries for Les Kiss’s side.
# Pro12
O'Halloran celebrates birthday with bonus point try in Treviso
Craig Ronaldson was at the heart of everything for Pat Lam’s men in Italy.
# Pro12
Huge boost for Connacht ahead of Wasps clash as they ease past Treviso
The Westerners were too strong for the Italian side, as they won 47-8.
# Italian Job
Pienaar steers Ulster to hard-fought victory in Treviso
Two wins from two now for Les Kiss and his side as they emerged victorious from the Stadio Monigo.
# Italian Job
Leinster run riot against Treviso to set up home semi-final against Ulster
Leo Cullen’s side finish top of the pile.
# Ch ch ch ch changes!
'Johnny's a very passionate guy': Leinster point to future potential after Sexton's culture criticism
‘When a club like Leinster is successful talent gets recognised elsewhere.’
# final shake-up
Van der Flier and O'Brien absent as Leinster look to finish with a flourish
Jordi Murphy comes in for the injured opensides for the final day clash with Treviso.
# starting XV
James Cronin ruled out as Munster make six changes for Treviso
Anthony Foley’s side face the Pro12′s bottom side in Italy on Sunday afternoon.
# Hope
Sherry insists Munster's Champions Cup dream is still alive
Anthony Foley’s side have just five points after three games in Europe this season.
# growing confidence
Stander driving for silverware with Munster, but has focus firmly on Stade
An opening day win is just a step along the road to glory, but an important step none the less.
# Horses for Courses
'If we have these conditions next week, I wouldn't change a thing' - Anthony Foley
The Munster coach wants improvement, but knows the difficulty of playing in the howling wind and rain.
# 2 issues
'It's not nice to finish with 14 men': Munster face anxious wait as hooker injuries assessed
Both Mike Sherry and Duncan Casey were forced off injured in Munster’s win over Treviso.
# simon says
Zebo seals late bonus point for Munster in torrid Thomond Park conditions
It wasn’t a night for free-flowing rugby in Limerick.
# Sitting pretty
Henshaw among the tries as Connacht move to the top of the table
It’s now six wins from seven for Pat Lam’s side.
# Back in Blue
Jonathan Sexton is back training in his favourite shade of blue
Welcome home, Johnno.
# Record Breaker
Ulster hammer Treviso on a special night for record breaker Trimble
Trimble becomes Ulster’s record appearance holder in the 41 point win.
# 190
Andrew Trimble will become Ulster's most capped player when the Pro12 returns tonight
The winger will surpass Paddy Wallace’s mark of 189 appearances for his province.
# playoff push
For the first time in 13 long months, Donnacha Ryan starts for Munster
The second row replaces Paul O’Connell who missed training with a shoulder issue this week.
# payne game
Jared Payne in line for first appearance since Springbok Test as McCloskey commits to contract
Louis Ludik is back in the starting line-up as one of just two changes from the defeat to Leinster.
# digs
There was a huge fight during Edinburgh and Treviso last night
A good old fashioned brawl.
# No Luck
Luke Fitzgerald a late withdrawal from Leinster's clash in Treviso
The 27-year-old was set to start at outside centre for Matt O’Connor’s team.
# Pro12
Jack Conan not content just to keep Leinster number 8 jersey warm
The powerful young back row will get another chance to shine against Treviso on Sunday.
# distribution
O'Connor excited by playmaking potential of Leinster centre Noel Reid
The 23-year-old delivered an excellent attacking display in the nine-try hammering of Treviso yesterday.
# back on track
Nine-try rout of Treviso gets O'Connor's Leinster back to winning ways
Noel Reid spearheaded an impressive attacking performance by the Pro12 leaders.
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Treviso, Pro12
We went minute-by-minute as Matt O’Connor’s side looked to get back to winning ways at a sunny RDS.
# Pressure
Cup rugby from here on in for Ruddock and Leinster
After two consecutive losses, nothing but a win will do for Leinster tonight.
# Forward Thinking
New Zealand trip helpful in Leo Cullen's development as a coach -- Gibbes
The Leinster captain took time out during the Six Nations to go on a fact-finding mission in the southern hemisphere.
# work ons
'I don't think we're in dire straits' - Leinster's Isaac Boss
The defeats against Toulon and the Ospreys were partly down to inaccuracy and indiscipline, says the scrum-half
# build up
Munster looking to ramp up against Treviso as Leinster derby looms
Rob Penney says his men are looking forward to a hectic schedule with the inter-pro clash and a Heineken Cup quarter-final to come.
# Team news
O'Connell returns to Munster team as Earls starts on wing
Head coach Rob Penney has named a strong match day squad to face Treviso in the Pro12.