A week after the conclusion of the Six Nations, the provinces returned to action.
Bundee Aki headlined a statement win for Connacht over Ulster while Sam Prendergast and Leinster struggled away to Glasgow.
A record defeat for Munster rounded off a tricky return to domestic action for the Irish sides.
Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss.
Produced by John Casey.
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