Tighthead prop Conor Kenny leaves Sportsground for Newcastle Falcons

How Ireland respond to intimidation and contend with bigger pack will be crucial

Newcastle rugby director expecting interesting contest against ‘very workman-like team’

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

Geordan Murphy’s remark on Leicester red card comes amid new focus on head injuries

Those confined to provincial contracts will find lure of foreign clubs strong

Pat Lam’s squad without 20-first team players as they head to Newcastle

Coach’s selection is compromised by injuries to 18 players

Appointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surprise

Various not-so-sporting methods have been employed to smooth a path to victory

Ian Madigan’s boot ensures Matt O’Connor’s side leave The Stoop with a losing bonus

Players, coaches and even playing style have been transformed since ‘Bloodgate’

Every so often one of the lesser lights of Leinster schools rugby threatens to shine brightest. In 2014 that could undoubtedly be Newbridge College

Distantly related to George Best, the Scottish fullback has had a rapid rise