Isa Nacewa to retire and return to Auckland at end of season

Richardt Strauss, Cathal Marsh and Peadar Timmins are also to depart at end of season

Seán O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw remain in contention for Scarlets

Leo Cullen facing potential selection headache as Luke McGrath battles for fitness

Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid

Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts

Sean O’Brien and Jordan Larmour return to Leinster team

Luke McGrath remains a doubt for next weekend’s Champions Cup semi-final

Seán O’Brien is unlikely to line out against Glasgow

Garry Ringrose’s latest ankle injury setback will keep him sidelined into next month

Josh van der Flier praised after setting new Leinster tackling record

Province primed for Ulster clash as McGrath, Leavy and Byrne recover from knocks

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Johnny Sexton's return gives Leinster plenty to shout about

Outhalf fit for selection for RDS clash having completed return-to-play protocols

Johnny Sexton set for New Year’s Day return against Connacht

Leinster outhalf is back training after missing the St Stephen’s Day win over Munster

Larmour’s stunning try stems Munster comeback as Leinster triumph

Leo Cullen’s much-changed side prove too strong for opponents at Thomond Park

Leinster and Munster name teams for St Stephen’s Day showdown

Jordan Larmour and Barry Daly in Leinster XV as Munster make four changes to their team

Munster warm to their task to blow Leicester away

Bonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three games

Bundee Aki scorcher will silence the doubters, says Schmidt

Debutant could add intriguing dimension to attacking game against South Africa

Rugby statistics: People have the power in deciding how Bundee Aki is judged

Few would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted country

Iain Henderson holds reminders from series that got away

‘We could have made history to be the first team to turn over South Africa in an away series’

Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw fit for Glasgow clash

Seán O’Brien emerges from Ulster clash unscathed as Ryan and Reid undergo HIAs

Leinster dish out a dose of the blues to Ulster

Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side

Landmark 200th game for Rory Best as Ulster eye overdue win

Leinster without Sexton and Henshaw at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium in Belfast

Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14

Noel Reid says side will be working hard to combat issue ahead of Ulster clash

Johnny Sexton and Seán O’Brien on course to return for Glasgow

Leinster in positive mood after young guns’ impressive display against Montpellier

Leinster’s Lions expected to feature against Edinburgh on Friday

Devin Toner and Scott Fardy also back in contention after missing South Africa trip

Leinster seriously depleted for trip to South Africa

Rob Kearney, Dan Leavy, Devin Toner and Scott Fardy among those not travelling

Devin Toner reaches a notable milestone

Towering secondrow could make his 200th appearance for Leinster at RDS on Friday

Luke McGrath and Rhys Ruddock available for Leinster

Jordi Murphy must prove his fitness ahead of Friday night’s Pro 14 clash with Cardiff

Fit-again Seán Cronin focuses on power and speed

Leinster hooker has adopted a new attitude after been out of action for six months with injuries

Roger Wilson and Ruan Pienaar both start Kingspan farewells

Only four from the team that accounted for Glasgow last weekend start for Leinster

So close but so far as Clermont end Leinster’s European dream

Leo Cullen’s side flirt with famous comeback but Camille Lopez drops French into final

Leinster confirm 13 contract renewals for 2017/18

Provinces release ticket details for Champions Cup semi-finals at Aviva and in Lyon

Leinster name team for Cardiff visit and give injury update

The latest update from the province on Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip’s injuries

Fergus McFadden back for Leinster’s visit to Dragons

Winger makes his third start of the season while Joey Carbery starts at fullback

Depleted Leinster facing a potentially tricky test at Treviso

Leo Cullen’s squad boosted by the return of likes of Dave Kearney, Mike Ross and Joey Carbery

Leinster one win away from a substantial windfall

Victory against Castres will secure a lucrative home quarter-final for Leo Cullen’s side

Montpellier pose big obstacle as Leinster eye quarter-final

Irish province need to stick to their own game against multinational opposition

Weakened Ulster travel south more in hope than expectation

Leinster welcome back internationals for sold-out RDS clash with northern rivals

Changes aplenty for Leinster and Ulster’s New Year’s Eve showdown

Cullen welcomes back seven Ireland internationals in pack, Trimble makes return

Too little, too late for Leinster as Scarlets have too much

Barry Daly’s dangerous hit earned him a second-half red card in nine-point defeat

Improving Scarlets a serious test for Leinster

Depth of Leo Cullen’s squad sure to be tested as visitors face difficult assignment in Wales

Seán Cronin sees start against Canada as ‘massive opportunity’

Hooker will earn his 54th cap today but only his ninth with number two shirt on his back

Southern Hemisphere ballast helps steady Ireland’s ship

Jared Payne and CJ Stander were facilitated by the disputed three-year residency rule

Gerry Thornley: Residency ruling suits richer countries

Luke Fitzgerald and Ronan O’Gara not afraid to speak their minds on controversial rule

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