James Tracy

Stats point towards some players more than others but there are more factors than that

Fullback grabs hat-trick of tries in impressive display as Connacht are overwhelmed

David Hawkshaw signs first senior contract with the province

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

Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy

In 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than Leinster

Grand, four-bed Victorian was third biggest residential property sale in Dublin last year

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Bonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference A

Munster and Leinster hookers in line for St Stephen’s Day meeting at Thomond Park

With five teams on two wins out of two in Pool A, there is little room for error

Ryan Baird again impresses as Leo Cullen’s side go top of Pool A

Leinster coach hails competitive streak of outhalf brothers as Ross named on bench

Five-try victory for Irish province sees Dan Leavy secure the bonus point in France

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

International flanker plays half an hour in nine-try rout at the RDS

James Lowe to remain with Ireland squad as Kearney, Tracy and Byrne return to Leinster

Province without Johnny Sexton, Andrew Porter and Ronan Kelleher for Benetton clash

Harry Byrne, Craig Casey and James Lowe among those who’ll train with the squad

Seán Cronin starts at hooker while Josh van der Flier is on the bench for Saracens game

Province’s away quarter-final form is poor but 2015 pool win offers some hope