Connacht target win against Benetton to keep hopes of top-eight finish alive

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen return to bolster province for crunch match

Benetton claim Connacht’s scalp to maintain their recent momentum

Error-strewn display from Friend’s side who had replacement Papali’i sent off

Munster opt for youthful line-up for Treviso opener

James Hart and prop Ciaran Park set to make their competitive debuts for province

Weekend European Champions Cup previews

Holders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounter

Peter O’Mahony back in style as Munster run riot against Zebre

Rassie Erasmus says captain’s return a huge boost for squad ahead of Leinster clash

Connacht seek to make amends in Pro12 after two losses

Depleted Zebre should find it tough to stymie Munster

Anthony Foley mixed youth with experience as Munster’s fortunes improve