Two-time European champions set to start with a win despite lack of Thomond roar

22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the sword

Johann van Graan might have a few issues with porous home defence against Cardiff

Johann van Graan has been holding out for a hero and Ben Healy delivered on Saturday

Defending champions into Pro14 final as Munster fail to make most of opportunities

Mike Haley is back in the Munster squad but there’s no return for Furlong, Leavy or Ryan

Munster head coach Johann van Grann has named his team for Saturday’s Pro14 match

Tommy O’Donnell and Darren Sweetnam are both among the replacements

In the absence of Joey Carbery and Tyler Bleyendaal, his inclusion is crucial

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Group cautioned that British shoppers likely to hold back until Brexit is clear

Ireland outhalf came through return from ankle injury against Leinster unscathed

Joey Carbery’s return to action was brought forward due to an injury to JJ Hanrahan

Vunipola brothers help Saracens up the ante following all-in melee in the third quarter

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

John Ryan will make his 150th Munster appearance against Saracens on Saturday

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo

Cork Con keep five-point lead over Lansdowne after bonus-point win over Terenure