Ireland need to improve depth in a number of areas with frontrow top of the list

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

A tricky assignment against such familiar and gritty opponents awaits Munster

This is a new dawn and there’s a chance to genuinely revolutionise rugby in Ireland

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Robbie Henshaw likely to be kept back to the following week’s game away to Glasgow

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree praises hard work as squad set to face Scarlets

Johann van Graan’s side look to have thrown off the shackles that have limited them in the past

URC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond Park

Simon Zebo and Gavin Coombes grab doubles while RG Snyman’s impresses off bench

Province begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in Limerick

If Munster are to scale the heights this season a healthy Joey Carbery will be crucial

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland

Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA

28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game

Round-up: Josh Brennan to captain French U20s; Leinster prop Greg McGrath joins Connacht

Billy Holland comes off the bench to play his 247th and last match for the province

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Squad ‘seriously’ focused on winning trophy despite injuries and defeat to Connacht

Scrumhalf’s second-half brace proves key as hosts are dumped out of the Champions Cup

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Ireland outhalf gives a glimpse of what’s been missing during an assured first start back

Ireland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the past

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Van Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to Treviso

A blend of youth and experience with a dash of Paul O’Connell could spark a title charge

Backrow duo have enjoyed fine seasons and must be on Andy Farrell’s Six Nations radar

Postponement means sides will now have to wait to match up against each other

All Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown places

Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress

Behind the scenes access is important as it helps create and keep a new fan base

Chance to give Stockdale another run at fullback and Burns first Test start at outhalf

Visitors overcome conditions and a feisty Glasgow side to claim a bonus point

Munster head coach Johann van Grann has named his team for Saturday’s Pro14 match

Tommy O’Donnell and Darren Sweetnam are both among the replacements

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo

Chris Cloete, James Cronin, Neil Cronin, Chris Farrell and Tommy O’Donnell have all signed new deals

Cronin brothers give Garryowen win over UCD while Trinity rallies against Buccaneers