MUNSTER have been boosted by the return of seasoned internationals John Hayes and Marcus Horan to the squad for Saturday’s Magners League opener against Italian newcomers Aironi at Musgrave Park (7.30pm)

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan doesn’t do losing well, but he managed a few smiles when reflecting on a narrow defeat to Leicester Tigers at Musgrave Park last night.

SOUTH African-born lock Greg Rawlinson has been called into the New Zealand squad ahead of their Tests against Ireland and Argentina.