**There were plenty of talking points from Saturday’s rugby action across the globe, including the first full set of Guinness PRO14 fixtures in six weeks, with crucial clashes across the board. ** Munster hammered the Isuzu Southern Kings 68-3 on Friday night as they laid down a marker following their exit from the Champions Cup. Among the try scorers was debutant John Hodnett, and the academy graduate is hopeful that his performance can [lead to a run of appearances in Johann van Graan’s side.](https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/sport/517754/watch-munster-rugby-s-john-hodnett-on-dream-try-scoring-pro14-debut.html) The shock of the weekend came in Wales, as Ospreys got only their second domestic success of the season over high-flying Ulster. There won’t have been too many people that saw the 26-24 score line at the Liberty Stadium coming, and [this piece takes a look at just how Dan McFarland’s side ended up losing on Saturday.](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/how-did-ulster-slump-to-surprise-defeat-at-ospreys-five-points-to-note-from-the-pro14-result-38959843.html) Leinster continued their unbeaten season with a 36-12 win over Toyota Cheetahs, despite missing a number of players to international duties. And Leo Cullen was delighted with his side’s performance, with the director of rugby saying he [‘couldn’t ask for much more from the players.’](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Omi1RDYHI&t=5s) Despite the Guinness Six Nations taking the weekend off, thoughts are already turning towards next weekend’s action, with Ireland’s visit to Twickenham the one stealing the limelight. The Irish side travel to face England unbeaten after two matches in the Championship, and Munster’s Keith Earls believes [Andy Farrell’s influence has helped bring a more ‘chilled’ attitude to the camp.](https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/2020/02/15/earls-ireland-camp-more-chilled-under-farrell/) Elsewhere, Israel Folau made a try scoring debut in Super League, as he crossed six minutes into his first game for Catalans Dragons. The Australian was sacked by Rugby Australia after anti-LGBT+ comments on social media last year, and it sparked controversy when a [protestor was asked to remove her rainbow flag at the Stade Gilbert Brutus. ](https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2020/02/rugby-league-protester-asked-to-remove-a-rainbow-flag-at-israel-folau-s-debut-match.html) Saturday saw Wasps start life without Dai Young in the Gallagher Premiership, after the director of rugby stepped back from first-team duties ahead of this week’s match against Leicester Tigers. It didn’t help to change their fortunes though, as they went down 18-9 at Welford Road, as interim head coach Lee Blackett admitted [Young’s departure was a surprise to everyone. ](https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/dai-young-lee-blackett-wasps-17756068) In Super Rugby, the Stormers [left it late to maintain their unbeaten start to the season](https://ewn.co.za/2020/02/15/nel-five-pointer-snatches-late-stormers-win-1), with Ruhan Nel scoring after the hooter to secure a 33-30 victory over the Bulls. There was drama right across the southern hemisphere, with [Teariki Ben-Nicholas scoring late](https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/late-try-from-ben-nicholas-helps-highlanders-edge-out-brumbies-22-23/25697.htm ) to earn Highlanders a 23-22 win over Brumbies.
