The South Africans came with a stunning set piece record but Leinster’s resolve was unyielding

Rieko Ioane played like an All Black, while Sam Prendergast showed lovely range in his game

Leo Cullen makes three changes for Croke Park showdown against the Bulls

Former captain Nacewa also reflects on James Lowe’s impending exit and the club’s changing identity

Scott Bemand’s side to use autumn international window to build on Women’s Six Nations campaign

Croke Park decider will be the Italian official’s fourth URC decider in succession

Consistency, resilience and versatility have helped each enhance their standing within the squad

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says outhalf has finally received a diagnosis for troubling leg injury

The Bulls outhalf hopes for a ‘great spectacle’ in the URC Grand Final against Leinster at Croke Park

Ireland backrower sees off England’s Meg Jones, France’s Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy’s Francesca Sgorbini

The winger won three awards on the night at Leinster Rugby Ball

Lowe will leave Leinster for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan this summer after nine years at the province

Andrew Browne’s side have been drawn in Pool C alongside England, Argentina and the USA

Browne, who spent 29 years at the IRFU, has died aged 64

Munster’s attack and backline coaching responsibilities will be shared by Payne and Mossie Lawler, who has signed a two-year contract extension