My thoughts on Munster and Connacht’s clash in the PRO12: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2013/1227/494903-pro-12-preview-munster-v-connacht/ TP

Munster and Connacht both feature in the PRO12 tonight. I’m backing both to win. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2013/1220/494154-pro12-previews-munster-and-connacht/ TP

Leinster and Ulster to win tonight? I think so. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2013/1219/493954-pro12-previews-leinster-and-ulster/#idc-container TP

The Irish provinces recorded a quartet of Heineken Cup wins last weekend. I reckon, they may have to settle for a trio of victories this weekend. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2013/1213/492764-h-cup-previews-connacht-in-search-of-crucial-win/   TP

The FFR, FIR, IRFU, SRU and WRU met in Dublin tonight with the following points decided upon in relation to the future of European club rugby: • Their agreement with the new competition formats and financial distribution formula previously agreed by the six Unions who attended the mediated meeting in Dublin on 23-24 October (http://www.ercrugby.com/news/25300.php…

Here are my thoughts ahead of the autumn international between Ireland and Australia at Aviva Stadium: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/1115/486935-preview-ireland-v-australia/ Feedback welcome. TP  

Wales and Lions star Jonathan Davies has penned a two-year deal with Clermont Auvergne: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2013/1112/486111-davies-joins-clermont-auvergne/ TP