Leinster continued their momentum as flanker Josh van der Flier touched down after being picked out on the overlap by Jack Conan before Jimmy O’Brien then ran clear to secure a bonus-point try in the 23rd minute.

Having won only two of their opening nine games, Stuart Lancaster’s men turned their season around with a massive surge resulting in a 26-5 win, and with Ulster losing to Glasgow Warriors, they are now in the quarter-finals.

There will be five Kildare players in action this weekend as the URC playoff seedings will be finalised. 

Leinster climbed to third in the United Rugby Championship as they ran in five tries in a 31-7 victory over Lions

Ulster were reduced to 14 when Iain Henderson was punished for a croc roll, with the second-row forward’s yellow card upgraded to a 20-minute red after bunker review.

Having made over 250 appearances for Leinster, McGrath has won a Champions Cup and seven URC titles.

Munster flexed their muscles as the second half got under way, replacement Kendellen touching down twice to wrap up the bonus point and Hanrahan successful with his second attempt at goal to stretch his side’s lead to 24-7.

Right-wing Angelo Davids set the ball rolling with just five minutes gone before centre Henco van Wyk and then flanker Sibabalwe Mahashe went over.

A long-term injury to RG Snyman and other injuries to James Ryan have seen Deeney called upon, where he has not let his side down as Leinster chase the Champions Cup and URC.

Munster saw their United Rugby Championship playoff hopes dented after being edged out 34-31 by the Bulls despite a spirited display in Pretoria

Tthe tide was turned with an emphatic victory over England in Twickenham, which kick-started a run of form which saw Ireland win the Triple Crown

Finn Treacy grabbed two tries for Stuart Lancaster's side as they ended a two-year winless streak in inter-pro matches.

Going into the tournament, the game was not in a positive place, with the amount of kicking and stoppages in games being questioned

The Six Nations Rising Star award winner is set to undergo surgery, which could see him sidelined for up to three months.

Jansen sent Connacht ahead 17 minutes in after powering over the line from a quickly-taken penalty, with Sean Naughton adding the extras

Glasgow inflicted a fourth league defeat in their last five games on Clayton McMillan’s men.

Leinster scored four tries as they claimed a 34-23 victory over Connacht

Caelan Doris captains Leinster in his 100th appearance for the visitors to Dexcom Stadium, which sees the opening of its new Clan Stand.

There is plenty of Kildare involvement in the Leinster, Munster and Connacht squads this weekend, with four of those selected to start and another two ready to make an impact off the bench.

Munster travel to Ulster before Leinster host Connacht in a huge weekend of inter-pros in the United Rugby Championship. 

Ulster held off a rousing second-half fightback from Connacht to close out a hard-fought 29-24 win at Dexcom Stadium

The Stormers take top spot in the table after a 27-21 victory against Munster in Limerick.

Leinster, Munster and Connacht will all feature Kildare players in their three respective URC fixtures. 

Kildare’s Cian Prendergast will lead his Connacht side onto the field at Dexcom Stadium, Galway, on Saturday afternoon when they face Scarlets in Round 2 of the BTK United Rugby Championship.

Leo Cullen has named four Kildare men in his first 23 of the season as Leinster begin the defence of their BTK United Rugby Championship (URC) tomorrow night (Friday, September 26) against the Stormers.

Munster now have home games against Benetton Rugby and Ulster in which to ensure they can reach the play-offs.

As it is an off-field issue, there is no time specific aspect to the matter but it is expected that a hearing will follow once the province respond to the initial correspondence.

Caelan Doris, Josh Van Der Flier and a penalty try gave the Blues their 6th win of the season.

Leo Cullen has named 12 Irish internationals in his starting 15, as they seek to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.

The hosts in Salthill came away with a 2-14 to 15 point victory.

Glasgow’s bonus-point win over Zebre Parma earlier sees them hold a four-point advantage at the top of the table with just three rounds to go

Munster picked up a 33-13 away win

The home team had fly-half Johan Goosen sent off after 54 minutes for a dangerous challenge and Munster kept their composure to claim an outstanding win.

A day full of sporting action.

Laois take on Leitrim in the National Football League Divison 4 final before Down meet Westmeath in the Division 3 decider

Victory for the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium was a fourth from six URC fixtures this term

Munster started the campaign with a bonus-point win over Sharks last week

Nathan Doak kicked both conversions and added four penalties to claim 16 points