Australian ‘firecracker’ looking to fill John Muldoon-sized hole against Bordeaux Bègles

Wild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2

Head coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibility

Australian preparing for clash against Connacht after his side’s 47-10 drubbing last April

Record loss to Connacht last year was lowest point of Leinster’s all-conquering season

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

‘What I want to do is take Connacht to the next level, get in the team, start every week’

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

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

Huge family support for centre on Australia tour – but getting tickets for them all will be tough

Heaslip, Bowe and Trimble among those to bow out after hugely successful careers

Negotiations between the two parties expected to be finalised soon as New Zealander departs

Donncha O’Callaghan, one of the few left with experience of club rugby in 20th century

Kiwi coach’s premature departure comes just as it seems his methods would bear fruit

New Zealander has been in charge at the Sportsground for just one season

John Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivals

Captain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over Leinster

Skipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable day

Pro14 preview: Captain’s final game for province will provide a poignant season finale

Joey Carbery starts at 15 for the visitors while Leo Cullen names James Lowe on the wing

Being a one-club man was one of my proudest achievements, says captain

Jimmy Duffy: ‘We are looking for continuous improvement and that is the driving factor’

Players who accumulate most Pro14 minutes tend not to be playing Test rugby

Last-minute penalty secures a victory for the South African side by the slimmest margin

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Coach expects a big display from his charges as Ospreys visit Sportsground

Backrow has made more than 300 appearances for province he led to Pro 14 glory

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Keane’s side leave Dublin with just a losing bonus point to show for their huge efforts

Connacht need win over Ulster to stay in play-offs – and send fans home in festive mood

Green shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup games

Forthcoming internationals make the interprovincial game all the more exciting

Coach believes that bonus-point win over Oyonnax is ‘momentum we were searching for’

Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad

John Muldoon’s side looking to build on last week’s improved display away to Scarlets

Coach Kieran Keane and his players left frustrated as Blues snatch a late victory

Late converted try costs Connacht a win at the Sportsground

‘It’s going to be very difficult game for us and we’ve to make sure we build on last week’

Irish internationals Kieran Marmion, Finlay Bealham and Ultan Dillane named in starting team

Kieran Keane fields strong XV for visit of Glasgow with Bundee Aki in the midfield