Tom Vickers’ prediction: Munster are always a tough nut to crack so you never expect anything but a tight tussle against them ...

They had Northampton’s number up front, dominating any forward exchanges within 15 metres of the ruck. When the Saints went ... two of Irish Times rugby blogs today. John O’Sullivan here ...

Hello and welcome to our coverage of the Champions Cup Pool 3 top of the table decider from the Cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens (3.15pm). Munster were knocked out of the competition at the ...

John Hodnett, who made a huge bench impact last week and scored Munster's second try, misses out due to a knock. Northampton have ... Sleighthome - one of five Saints backs picked for the England ...

Munster interim head coach Ian Costello has named his side for the Champions Cup round four meeting with Northampton Saints at ... Shane Daly and John Hodnett miss out due to return-to-play ...

Here’s how Munster rated in their narrow Champions Cup defeat to Northampton Saints. Mike Haley – 6 ... only to be forced off for a HIA. John Ryan – 6 Only got nine minutes off the bench ...

Competition: Investec Champions Cup (Pool 3, match four of four) Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Northampton ... Thame, Ollie Sleightholme, Robbie Smith. Saints director of rugby ...

Replacements: 16 Niall Scannell, 17 John Ryan ... Burger Odendaal, Toby Thame, Ollie Sleightholme, Robbie Smith. Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson: "We've had them the past couple of seasons ...

On the injury front, wing Shane Daly is ruled out as he continues the graduated return-to-play protocols, while flanker John Hodnett is unavailable due to a knock. Saints: 15 James Ramm ...

John Hodnett, who made a huge bench impact last week and scored Munster's second try, misses out due to a knock. Northampton have ... Sleighthome - one of five Saints backs picked for the England ...