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9 hours, 35 mins agoDavid Nucifora signs three-year deal to stay with the IRFU
The IRFU have secured the services of Performance Director David Nucifora for another three seasons.
9 hours, 58 mins agoMike Prendergast appointed Racing 92 attack coach
Mike Prendergast has been appointed as Racing 92's new attack coach.
11 hours, 26 mins agoFive Connacht, Munster and Ulster players nominated for Pro14 Dream Team
Finalists Leinster have three players nominated.
11 hours, 35 mins agoIrish rugby star tells Israel Folau: 'Don’t judge me – I’m just like everyone else'
An Irish rugby star has written an open letter to Israel Folau saying: “don’t judge me – I’m just like everyone else.”
13 hours, 2 mins agoMunster reveal home and alternate jerseys for next season
The inspiration for the design "comes from the wall of silence and respect afforded to all who play in Thomond Park and the deafening wave of sound created by Munster’s Red army in full flight".
15 hours, 54 mins agoPat Lam signs new four-year deal to become Bristol director of rugby
Lam will see his title change from head coach to director of rugby.
14 hours, 41 mins agoSelfless Leinster flanker Fardy has become the model import
Run the rule over the best imports to have featured for the provinces down the years and it makes for a diverse cast of characters.
1 day agoCian Kelleher rejoins Leinster as 21 new contracts confirmed - but no update on Rob Kearney
The full-back's contract expires in November after the Rugby World Cup.
1 day agoCian Healy signs new IRFU contract
The 88-times capped Ireland prop's contract will run until summer 2021.
1 day agoHealy banking on fans to neutralise enemy territory
Brendan O'Brien It’s eight years since Leinster faced an ‘away’ league final.
2 days ago'It has been an extraordinary 11 years living in Ireland': Doug Howlett to leave Munster role
The province's Head of Commercial and Marketing wishes to return to his native New Zealand, 11 years after joining Munster as a player.
2 days agoLeinster make it clear: Sexton was not dropped
Leinster are keen to make one thing abundantly clear: Jonathan Sexton was not dropped for their Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Munster at the RDS last Saturday.
2 days agoMunster out-half Bill Johnston switches to Ulster
The 22-year-old playmaker played seven times for Munster this season, including four starts, and kicked 29 points.
2 days agoDevin Toner to miss Pro14 final
Leinster will be without second row Devin Toner for this Saturday's Guinness Pro14 final with the Glasgow Warriors.
2 days agoNo appeal by Israel Folau over sacking – Rugby Australia
The 30-year-old’s four-year deal was terminated last week.
3 days agoPriestland holds his nerve to ensure Champions Cup rugby for Bath
Blackadder’s men edge late success at Leicester.
4 days agoJohann van Graan says 'discipline' the difference between Munster and Leinster performances
Munster were left to rue their poor discipline after succumbing to another Guinness PRO14 semi-final defeat at the hands of Leinster today.
4 days agoLeinster ease into PRO14 decider with victory over Munster
Leinster made light of their European final disappointment in Newcastle to brush past rivals Munster and ease into next Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 decider.
5 days agoGlasgow through to home PRO14 final after demolishing Ulster
Glasgow will have the benefit of home advantage at Celtic Park after romping past Ulster 50-20 to claim a place in the Guinness PRO14 Grand Final.
4 days agoLeo Cullen wary of old Blue Joey Carbery having last laugh
Today’s meeting of Leinster and Munster at the RDS will, inevitably, be used as another opportunity to measure exactly how far Joey Carbery has come since he moved the 200km down the road from Dublin to Limerick.
5 days agoEarls and Carbery back for Munster as Sexton starts on the bench for Leinster
Munster and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 semi-final at the RDS Arena.
5 days agoEngland prop Mako Vunipola out for at least three months as World Cup approaches
England fly to Japan on September 8 for the World Cup.
5 days agoIsrael Folau ‘considering his options’ after dismissal
Folau was sacked following a homophobic social media post.
6 days agoUlster boosted by return of Jacob Stockdale for Pro14 semi-final
Ulster's chances of reaching the Guinness Pro14 final have been boosted by the return to fitness of Jacob Stockdale.
7 days agoSix uncapped players named in U20s squad for World Rugby Championships
The party will be whittled down to 28 before departure for Santa Fe, via Amsterdam and Buenos Aires. Ireland face England, Australia and Italy in their pool: a tough task.
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Munster reveal home and alternate jerseys for next season
The inspiration for the design "comes from the wall of silence and respect afforded to all who play in Thomond Park and the deafening wave of sound created by Munster’s Red army in full flight".
Five Connacht, Munster and Ulster players nominated for Pro14 Dream Team
Finalists Leinster have three players nominated.
Israel Folau ‘considering his options’ after dismissal
Folau was sacked following a homophobic social media post.
Mike Prendergast appointed Racing 92 attack coach
Mike Prendergast has been appointed as Racing 92's new attack coach.
Cian Kelleher rejoins Leinster as 21 new contracts confirmed - but no update on Rob Kearney
The full-back's contract expires in November after the Rugby World Cup.
David Nucifora signs three-year deal to stay with the IRFU
The IRFU have secured the services of Performance Director David Nucifora for another three seasons.
Pat Lam signs new four-year deal to become Bristol director of rugby
Lam will see his title change from head coach to director of rugby.
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