Leinster player ratings: The men in blue ground out a scrappy 20-12 win over Connacht at the Aviva Stadium, with a much-changed side struggling to find fluency.
Leinster player ratings: Leinster shook off a sluggish start to roar into fifth gear in a splendid second half, securing a commanding 35-12 victory.
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is set to make his much-anticipated Leinster debut on Sunday against Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup.
Leinster Rugby has named its 'A' squad to face Connacht Eagles in the first round of the IRFU 'A' Interpro Championship at Creggs RFC on Saturday.
Robbie Henshaw has been named at inside centre at the expense of Bundee Aki. At the same time, uncapped duo Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast join Ryan Baird and Craig Casey among the replacements.
The 29-year-old Byrne has slipped down the pecking order with Leo Cullen’s runaway United Rugby Championship leaders, this season coming off the bench five times in the six games that he has played since the start of the campaign.
Leinster and Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne has been linked with a potential move to France’s Top 14 this summer. Reports in French media suggest Montpellier are interested in signing the 29-year-old as they seek to strengthen their squad.
Leinster's 26-12 victory over Munster at Croke Park offered Irish rugby fans plenty to mull over as the season progresses and next month's Autumn Nations Series looms.
Leinster player ratings: Leinster stormed out of the gates at Croke Park, threatening to run away with it with a commanding 21-0 scoreline with just 14 minutes on the clock against a shell-shocked Munster.