Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Ulster name their team to take on Zebre on Saturday night

Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap

Michael Lowry gets a chance to prove himself against Benetton

Young Ulster player has come through a nine-month hiatus due to a groin injury

Leinster too strong for Ulster, but will they be too loose for Toulouse?

Coach Leo Cullen is keen to tighten up his squad for next week’s Champions Cup game

Under-20 class of 2016 making rapid strides towards the top of senior game

Leinster v Ulster clash will feature several of the young stars from World Junior final

Connacht and Ulster make four changes apiece for Sportsground showdown

Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss

Toughness allied to talent makes Jordan Larmour the real deal

O’Driscoll and Best are enthusiastic about ‘incredibly exciting’ fullback after hat-trick

Ulster give first start to Sevens star Baloucoune against Dragons

Centre pairing of Addison and McCloskey could play together for Ireland in November

Connacht the only Irish winners as Munster and Ulster beaten

Munster held scoreless by Exeter at Musgrave Park but Connacht beat Bristol

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Ulster’s stunning second-half show breathes life into season

Munster were 17-0 up at the break but the sending off of Sam Arnold proves key

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

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

Leinster’s production line is rugby equivalent of Ajax in the 80s

Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system

Jordi Murphy signs a two-year deal with Ulster

The 26-year-old backrow will make the move up north at the end of the current season

Greg Jones and Schalk van der Merwe set for first Ulster starts

Irish international trio Rory Best, Stuart McCloskey and Sean Reidy return to squad

Ireland U20s come up short as England power their way to title

Outhalf Harry Mallinder stars as host nation claim title for a third time in Manchester

Ireland face the kind of uphill battle they relish against England

Nigel Carolan’s side looking for one last push in bid for World U20 Championship

World U20 Championship: Ireland far too hot for Argentina as they make final

Nigel Carolan’s side will face hosts England in Saturday’s decider in Manchester

Ireland U20s make 12 changes for semi-final clash with Argentina

Influential skipper James Ryan returns to the secondrow after recovering from a thigh injury

Ireland U20s create history with victory over New Zealand

Nigel Carolan’s side became the first Irish international men’s side to beat All Blacks

Ireland U-20s know they cannot let New Zealand build big lead

Nigel Carolan makes one change as Ben Betts starts in place of injured prop Conor Kenny

Spirited Ireland fight back to down Grand Slam champions Wales

Nigel Carolan’s side were 17-0 down in first half of opening match

Ireland U-20s make heavy weather of Italy

Ireland far from their best as they win 19-13 at Donnybrook

Jacob Stockdale returns to Ireland U20 side for Italy clash

Winger has been playing for Ulster in the Pro 12

Ireland U20s must look to get basics right against England

Nigel Carolan’s adventurous brand of rugby needs stable platform to work from

Ireland Under-20s Six Nations squad announced

Head coach Nigel Carolan can call on just four members of last year’s squad

David O’Mahony inspires Ireland U-19s win over France

Ireland Clubs U-18s also beat Les Bleus but Schools need Scotland win to avoid FIRA AER drop

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