Leo Cullen’s team score five tries to see off Northampton in Franklin’s Gardens visit

Nick Easter will remain with club side Harlequins for treatment on a back problem

Coach Stuart Lancaster reduces squad to 25 for Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Decision on Northampton Saints move followed frustration with role at Thomond Park

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Gerry Thornley: Munster kicking themselves after talent slips through fingers

Kerry-born outhalf joins the Saints in a deal said to be worth €190,000 a season

Northampton star picks up another ban – this time for elbowing Leicester’s Matt Smith

Halfpenny’s boot sees Toulon cruise past the Tigers while Northampton thump Treviso

The Premiership champions have offered the outhalf a contract worth €190,000 a year

French side draw level with Northampton after their demolition of Treviso

Finn Russell lands all five penalties as Scottish side come up trumps at Altrad Stadium

Outhalf lands seven from eight to deny Peter Stringer and Bath

The wayward England outhalf has one more chance to impress for a World Cup place

Halfbacks Boss and Madigan get the tries in victory over Saxons

Saints’ future in Heineken Cup hangs in the balance after lacklustre victory

Sean O’Brien included in starting line-up for tomorrow’s match against Northampton

Opening exchanges prove one-sided as Northampton take charge

Northampton hooker insists comment was directed at opposing player not referee