Sky Sports' experts review a thrilling weekend in the Rugby Championship and preview the epic finale.
The Ospreys joined Glasgow at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table after a 43-26 victory over Connacht in Galway.
Ospreys welcome back Justin Tipuric for their clash with Connacht, while Paul O'Connell is named on Munster's bench.
Paddy Jackson starred for Ulster with 13 second-half points helping the visitors beat Irish rivals Connacht 18-7.
Geoff Cross and Aleki Lutui will start their first Edinburgh match of the season against Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.
Cardiff Blues claimed their first win of the season against Connacht thanks to the boot of young fly-half Rhys Patchell.
Round two of RaboDirect Pro12 begins with four Friday fixtures featuring Munster, Cardiff Blues, Ulster and the Dragons.
Connacht got the new season off to a promising start as they beat Zebre 25-16 at the Sportsground.
Connacht have announced that three experienced senior players will share the captaincy for the forthcoming season.
We preview the new season and Paul Wallace gives his verdict on the teams in the RaboDirect PRO12.
Exeter Chiefs will face the Heineken Cup champions for the second successive season after they were drawn with Toulon.
Samoan international James So'oialo has agreed to join Irish side Connacht in the summer.
Irish provincial side Connacht have signed highly rated New Zealand U20's captain Jake Heenan.
Connacht have agreed deals to retain the services of Frank Murphy, Mata Fifita and Brian Murphy for next season.
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Tonga winger Fetu'u Vainikolo on a two-year deal.
Glasgow finished third in the RaboDirect PRO12 table despite ending their regular season with a 20-3 win over Connacht.
Connacht say goodbye to their number seven Johnny O'Connor when they take on Glasgow at the Galway Sportsground.
Paul O'Donohoe's last-minute try salvaged a 23-23 draw for Connacht in Treviso.
Italy U20s back Michele Campagnaro is to make his debut for Treviso's RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Connacht on Friday.
Tommy Bowe grabbed a late try as RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Ulster sealed a 34-18 bonus-point victory over Connacht.