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Alex Nankivell has impressed in his five appearances so far

New signing Nankivell already a hit with Munster fans

Munster's new signing Alex Nankivell has settled in well at Thomond Park, as he explains to Neil Treacy.

Vikki Wall is putting in the hard work to get up to speed

Wall 'ahead of schedule' in quest to make Olympic squad

Jean Kleyn signed a new two-year contract with Munster this week

Rowntree 'delighted' to get Kleyn deal over the line

Mack Hansen is set to make his first appearance of the season for Connacht this Saturday

Hansen set to return for Connacht against Leinster

All Blacks captain Sam Cane is one of several New Zealand stars who have moved to the Japanese league in recent years

Cane calls on All Blacks to change overseas rules

'Close-fought encounters with a lot of young and returning players on show keep the game interesting'

Frawley can move ahead in race to succeed Sexton

Jacques Nienaber looks on as James Culhane and Scott Penny (r) train

Penny hoping to improve breakdown under Nienaber

Ulster played Glasgow Warriors in a friendly at Kingspan Breffni in Cavan

Could provinces look to play inter-pros at GAA grounds?

Munster clap Leinster off at the end of the game

URC team of the week: Interpro players to the fore

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