With the Six Nations on pause, all eyes will turn back to club level this weekend.
Three matches were played last night, including Edinbrugh and Ospreys, so Munster and Leinster will want to win their games today to keep in touch at the top.
It's really getting hot between the top three, with Scarlets and Ulster not too far behind.
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Glasgow Warriors vs. NG Dragons:
Glasgow were handed a 26-15 defeat against Ospreys in their last game, which you can't really hold against them considering Osprey's latest run of form.
The Dragons also lost, against Leinster by a margin of 22-54. Newport are in for a difficult day to get any sort of result up North this weekend. Glasgow are at least able to keep up with their more talented opposition for a time, while Newport seem to be crumbling under pressure of late.
Glasgow Warriors, -13 handicap - 10/11
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Cardiff Blues vs. Munster:
Another game where, on paper, it seems pretty black and white. Munster have come long way these last few years going from being a side normally considered a barrel-scratcher to being almost on par with Ulster and Leinster.
Munster were, however, handed a very tough defeat last week, succumbing 21-30 to Scarlets at home. After that, they may want to go out on Saturday and show why they deserve this new found position of prominence.
The Blues however, had a very Narrow 17-18 win up in Edinburgh last week and should be full of confidence going into this match. I think that Munster's superior talent and discipline will win them the day by a fair few points.
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Munster WIN - 8/11
Leinster vs Scarlets:
The last game of the weekend and one that could potentially displace the top spots. A must-win game for the Irish against a Scarlets side which has shown a lot of fighting spirit of their own this season.
As mentioned above, both these sides bagged themselves a win in enemy territory last week. Leinster's probably expected but Scarlets will be on a high after beating a good Munster side at home.
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They will have to be even better in Dublin this week but I can't much see that happenning. Scarlets are only in fourth on the table and have scored nearly 200 points less than Leinster this season.
I'd have them score a few in the the beginning but Leinster are likely to take the tie with their impressive run of form. It's always hard for teams around this time of year losing their best to the international sides but Leinster have been showing a lot of depth, while some of the other teams have been unable to do without.
Leinster -9 handicap - 10/11
Words by: Aaron Reilly.