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teams.ie Editorial TeamMunster are locked in preparation for a crucial Saturday night showdown with Connacht at Dexcom Stadium in Round 17 of the URC, with the squad training hard at the HPC ahead of the 7:45pm kick-off in Galway. The province got a welcome confidence boost on Friday when their A-side delivered a demolition job against Connacht Eagles, running in nine tries in a 57-19 victory that showcased the depth available to head coach Graham Rowntree. Away from the pitch, Munster have secured scrum-half Ethan Coughlan on a new two-year deal, a positive development as they bid to maintain their shape and momentum in what's shaping up to be a fierce interprovincial battle. Meanwhile, the province confirmed that attack coach Roger Randle will not be joining the setup following recent discussions, as Munster continue to navigate their coaching structure heading into the business end of the season.
League Table
Updated 8 May 2026| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stormers | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 56 |
| 2 | Glasgow Warriors | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 55 |
| 3 | Lions | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 53 |
| 4 | Leinster | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 53 |
| 5 | Munster | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 51 |
| 6 | Cardiff Blues | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 50 |
| 7 | Bulls | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 49 |
| 8 | Ulster | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 47 |
| 9 | Connacht | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 44 |
| 10 | Sharks | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 36 |
| 11 | Ospreys | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 35 |
| 12 | Benetton | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 28 |
| 12 | Edinburgh | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 33 |
| 13 | Benetton Treviso | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 33 |
| 14 | Dragons | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
| 15 | Scarlets | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 24 |
| 16 | Zebre | 16 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 15 |
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