Ronan O’Gara in the frame to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster, says David Humphreys
IRFU performance director spoke with the La Rochelle head coach in April about his future ambitions
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‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chance
Scrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play Japan
Billy Bohan and Sam Illo in line to make Ireland debuts against Japan
Jeremy Loughman out of this week’s action following head injury against Australia
Peter Dooley returns to Leinster after four-year stint with Connacht
The 31-year-old prop returns to his home province for a second spell
Connacht face into ‘group of death’ on return to Champions Cup action
Stuart Lancaster’s side to take on French heavyweights Toulouse and La Rochelle, while Munster face two-time reigning champions Bordeaux-Bègles
Gordon D’Arcy: This tour could be the most useful thing to happen to Irish rugby in two years
Injuries have thrown up an inadvertent opportunity for Andy Farrell
‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New Zealand
Nigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016
Matt Williams: Leo Cullen deserves a final season, but Leinster must avoid the long goodbye
Speculation over a coach’s successor can destabilise the team unless the process is handled properly
Leinster still nursing Champions Cup wounds despite reaching URC final four
Leo Cullen’s side the last province standing as Munster and Connacht bow out
Glasgow’s pack overpowers Connacht to knock them out of URC
Scottish side will play the winners of Bulls-Munster in the semi-final
Conor Murray: All is not lost for Leinster
Leo Cullen’s side need to tap into the same emotions that won them the URC last season
‘We go there with confidence’: Connacht look to bring fight to Warriors
Family affair for head coach Stuart Lancaster as son Dan named as starting outhalf for Glasgow
Ciarán Frawley explains why he’s leaving Leinster for Connacht
Frawley says consistent game time and reunion with Stuart Lancaster shaped decision to leave province
Stuart Lancaster expects fierce test against a Glasgow team that could feature his son
Connacht head coach says confidence is high ahead of URC quarter-final following impressive wins
Gerry Thornley: A deflating and damaging weekend for Leinster, Ulster and Irish rugby
Irish provinces have never seemed farther away from a Champions Cup win
Three Irish provinces on the dance card for URC quarter-final fandango
Connacht will take on Glasgow Warriors in Scotland, Munster face Bulls in Pretoria and Leinster have home advantage against Lions
URC final day playoff permutations and Champions Cup qualification explainer
All four Irish provinces cannot make the URC playoffs but all four could yet qualify for Champions Cup next season
Connacht reach URC playoffs with bonus-point win in Edinburgh
Stuart Lancaster’s side were dominant throughout to seal a place in the knock-out stages
Conor Murray: How the battle for the number nine shirt is shaping the future of Irish rugby
Munster’s hurling culture and the influence of the GAA on Irish rugby’s development pipeline
Days of players being sent off for thuggery are in past, says Clayton McMillan
Munster head coach welcomes rescinding of red card for hooker Diarmuid Barron in Connacht defeat
Connacht high on belief but Edinburgh have nothing to lose
Stuart Lancaster’s side go to the Hive searching for a top-eight URC finish
Matt Williams: URC organisers should take a bow – and do nothing else
The tightness of the battle to reach the quarter-finals is evidence of the competition’s success
URC permutations: How Irish teams can make that crucial top-eight placing
Munster, Ulster and Connacht could finish in top eight, while Leinster could still finish top of table
Jack Aungier to join Munster from Connacht on two-year deal
Tighthead prop made 100 appearances in six seasons at Connacht
Connacht expect ‘huge battle’ against Edinburgh in final-round URC match
Edinburgh’s ‘motivation will be huge to finish the season on a high’, says Connacht’s Cullie Tucker
Gerry Thornley: Repeating top-eight URC feat would be an even bigger outcome for Irish game
Three of last season’s top eight will not reach the playoffs - all of which makes for a very fluid and competitive league
Owen Doyle: Ulster fans booed the referee, but he got the penalty try decision right
Nathan Doak’s collision with Stomers’ Leolin Zas did not have great force, but it was to the head
Winning farewell from Connacht stalwart Jack Carty marks URC victory over Munster
Connacht’s all-time leading scorer with 1,260 points has seen considerable change since his home debut against Leinster in January 2013
Connacht’s win over Munster brings province within single point of URC playoffs
After victory over Munster, a tricky fixture awaits next Friday away to Edinburgh
Bonus-point win over Munster keeps Connacht in top-eight hunt
Strong opening half for Connacht leaves Munster with too much to do after the break
Stakes are high as Connacht host Munster with Champions Cup spots in sight
Province have turned Dexcom Stadium into something of a fortress in recent weeks
‘We’re here to really compete at the top level’: Harry West living his dream with Connacht
Ballina man setting his sights on silverware as he lines out with his friends and heroes
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster pays tribute to departing players
Players will take part in a ceremony at the Dexcom Stadium following Munster game
Connacht make nine changes for interpro showdown with Munster
James Ryan to lead a much-changed Leinster side for home game against the Lions
Conor Murray: Leinster Rugby deserves more than social media cynicism
Leo Cullen’s frustration is visible, but the consistency of this Leinster era deserves more than social media cynicism
Ulster turn focus to league as they look to stay in the hunt for playoff place
Tight and tense occasion beckons in URC against table-topping Stormers
Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley miss out as Munster name team to play Connacht
Fineen Wycherley has recovered from a knee injury to start in the pack along with Michael Ala’alatoa and Edwin Edogbo
‘No one’s been talking about it’: Munster players ignore external noise to focus on Connacht game
Province trying to put aside off-the-pitch controversy over appointment of Roger Randle
Denis Buckley announces Connacht departure after 17 years
35-year-old loosehead prop is ‘still exploring potential opportunities’ for next season
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Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong
Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending
Connacht fail to make it two from two in South Africa as they come up short against Lions
The home side made a strong start and Connacht failed to make up the difference
Second South African win a tall order for Connacht against house-proud Lions
Stuart Lancaster’s charges earned a surprise win over second-place Stormers last time out
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match
Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Kerry let themselves down by not dealing with Michael Murphy after Dylan Casey punch
Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Connacht missing some key players as they aim to make it a double win in South Africa
Cathal Forde will miss the game, while Sean Jansen and Dave Heffernan are nursing injuries
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