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 ...

Reinach, a double World Cup winner with 39 Test caps, will return to South Africa at the end of the current season after plying his trade in England (Northampton Saints 2017-2020 ... Stormers director ...

“I don’t think it will be 6-3 at Northampton. I don’t think there will be a lack of tries, so the team that wins will have to score a few tries as well.” Saints were missing several key ...

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said Reinach fits their ... Reinach, who spent seven years in Europe with Northampton Saints in the UK and Montpellier in France, said he is thrilled to ...

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 ...