Armagh 1-15 Tipperary 2-8

Armagh manager Paddy O'Rourke and his Down counterpart James McCartan have kept faith with the starting line-ups which overcame Kildare and Donegal respectively last weekend, for tomorrow's Allianz NFL Division 2 clash at Pairc Esler in Newry (throw-in 7.30pm).

Armagh 0-13 Laois 0-12

THE two league points stayed in Meath on Saturday night but most of the positive vibes departed across the county border with Paddy O’Rourke’s side after this thriller in Navan.

Armagh 1-12 UUJ 0-16

Monaghan 0-13 Armagh 0-12 (aet)

LAOIS 2-11 ARMAGH 2-8

The teams for this weekend's AIB League fixtures have been announced.

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Munster's euphoric homecoming will be completed against Cardiff at Thomond Park on Saturday without Anthony Foley, Paul O'Connell, Donncha O'Callaghan, Ronan O'Gara and Peter Stringer.

MUNSTER heroes captain Anthony Foley, half backs Ronan O’Gara and Peter Stringer and second-row partners Paul O’Connell and Donncha O’Callaghan will be at Thomond Park on Saturday, but not on the pitch, as the Heineken Cup champions take on Cardiff Blues (5.30pm).

Teams for the 11th Heineken Cup final:

All Black legend Christian Cullen will play not part in Munster's quest to bring the Heineken Cup back to the province.

Munster loose-head prop Marcus Horan has not recovered in time from a groin injury for the Heineken Cup semi-final with Leinster at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

Coach Declan Kidney will persist with the experiment of playing Tomas O'Leary at outside centre for Munster's Celtic League trip to the Gwent Dragons

Coach Declan Kidney has included Denis Leamy, Rob Henderson, Christian Cullen, Mike Mullins and Jeremy Manning in the 25-strong Munster Squad for the visit of Perpignan to Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Munster's Tomas O'Leary and Barry Murphy have held off the challenge of fast-healing Peter Stringer and Rob Henderson to make their Heineken Cup debuts away to Sale Sharks this Friday.

AS big as it gets. That’s the way Munster coach Declan Kidney is approaching tomorrow evening’s opening Heineken Cup clash of the season with high-flying Sale, the current leaders of England’s Guinness Premiership and a team blessed with a whole raft of international players including as many as six Lions.

Munster have included former great Britain Rugby League star Gary Connolly and Anthon Pitout in their Heineken Cup squad ahead of the September 29 registration deadline.

Declan Kidney has decided to include the inexperienced Barry Murphy and Ian Dowling in his starting 15 for Munster's clash with Llanelli at Musgrave Park on Friday.

MUNSTER coach Declan Kidney has delayed team selection for the Celtic League clash with champions Neath/Swansea Ospreys.

David Wallace has been included in the Munster pack to meet The Ospreys at Musgrave Park on Saturday, even though coach Declan Kidney has delayed the selection of his backline until tomorrow.

Munster will need to improve beyond all recognition if they are to put The Ospreys to the sword at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

ANTHONY FOLEY, described by former Munster coach Alan Gaffney as one of the most astute brains in rugby, will lead Munster again this season.

Munster coach Declan Kidney has named a strong squad, led by Anthony Foley, for the Celtic League opener against The Borders at Thomond Park on Friday night (7.10pm).

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WHEN Mick O’Driscoll re-signed for Munster recently after two years with Perpignan, some fans suggested it was a detrimental step for the province.

Veteran scrum-half Mike Prendergast has re-signed for Munster to give Peter Stringer and Thomas O'Leary competition for the season 2005/06.

Anthony Foley will captain to a Munster side contaning three Lions for the Celtic Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh on Saturday.

ALTHOUGH set to lose out when Munster’s 24-man training squad for Saturday’s Celtic Cup clash with Edinburgh is cut to 22 today, Garryowen young gun Conan Doyle is very much one for the future.

Coach Alan Gaffney has named a 24-man squad for the Celtic Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Shannon 17 Garryowen 8

Backs Shaun Payne, Rob Henderson, Mike Prendergast and forwards Tom Bowman and Stephen Keogh all come in to the Munster side to meet Cardiff Blues at The Arms Park on Saturday.

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Frankie Sheahan captains Munster on his 101st appearance for the province in the Celtic League game against Glasgow at Thomond Park on Sunday, according to the Evening Echo.

Munster have made one change to their team for tomorrow's Heineken Cup clash with Harlequins at Twickenham.

Munster coach Alan Gaffney has decided to wait until Friday before announcing his side to meet the Neath-Swansea Ospreys on Saturday.

Ireland internationals David Wallace and John Kelly were the only noticeable absentees from Alan Gaffney's 25-man squad for the meeting with Connacht at The Sportsgrounds next Monday (2pm).

WHEREAS coach Alan Gaffney occasioned little or no surprise when he announced his side to meet Castres in tonight’s Heineken European Cup tie in Castres, his opposite number, Christope Urios, unexpectedly made three changes to his anticipated line-up.

Munster will have to do it the hard way, without Denis Leamy and John Kelly, when they travel to Castres for Friday night's Heineken Cup appointment in France.