Leicester flanker announces his retirement as head injuries take a career-ending toll

Tour to USA and Japan has helped to identify future leaders within the Irish squad

Backrow will be reunited with former provincial boss Matt O’Connor at Welford Road

Sean O’Brien has returned to full training after a month out with a hamstring issue

Pride the spur for Ulster who will bid a fond farewell to Ruan Pienaar and Roger Wilson

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

Injured duo unlikely to feature again for Leinster this season

We speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careers

Stuart Lancaster signs two-year deal, backs coach Girvan Dempsey a one-year deal

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

Leo Cullen’s side claim bonus point against Treviso in Italy

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

If the provinces’ stars are not playing, it is only fair that ticket-buyers know in advance

Leinster flanker glad to see van der Flier ‘keeping heat’ on well-stocked backrow

Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney trained non contact, they’ll be assessed later in week

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

Sexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form Ospreys

Joey Carbery comes in for his first start at outhalf with Cian Healy starting at loosehead

Leinster prop was a 19-year-old onlooker when Lions headed to South Africa in 2009

Flanker praises backrow opponent’s impressive ball carrying skills ahead of showdown

Pat Lam’s men show bravery in tackle and in attack to increase lead at top of Pro12

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Cian Healy, Seán Cronin and Mike Ross among internationals released for clash

Cian Healy returns to team for what will be his 150th appearance for the province

Dan Leavy goes over late on as Leo Cullen’s side grind out victory in the mud

Garry Ringrose starts in midfield with Ben Te’o while Mils Muliaina starts for Italians

Coach Leo Cullen travels to Rodney Parade missing 30 players

Leinster suffer from interminably long injury list and concussive non-concussion

Wasps wary Leo Cullen’s wounded animals will come to Coventry and spoil the party

Johnny Sexton named man of the match as second half scores prove vital in Swansea

Leinster players did what had to be done at right moments in Thomond Park clash

Some 17 players on professional contracts nearing the end of their deals in June

Leo Cullen starts Ian Madigan in midfield with Isa Nacewa and Fergus McFadden rested

Toulon double-header next on European menu for Leo Cullen’s stuttering side

Absentees from Wasps game set to return but Sean O’Brien likely to miss Bath clash

Rob Kearney goes off injured as Scarlets unbeaten start to the season is ended

Dan Leavy starts in the backrow after Rhys Ruddock’s Ireland World Cup call-up

Martin Moore returns for Leinster who will want revenge for last season

Damien Hoyland’s tries cancel out the boot of the returning Isa Nacewa at Meggetland

New head coach Leo Cullen picks an extended 33-man squad for Ulster friendly