Rhys Ruddock close to his industrious best in what could be his final appearance before retiring at the end of the season
Connacht Rugby
Leinster’s traditional festive trip to Thomond Park up in the air with dates for that clash as of yet unconfirmed
Ross Molony, Rhys Ruddock and Ed Byrne all given RDS farewells ahead of their departure from the province at the end of the season
Defeat in the Champions Cup final will not leave Leinster players emotionally scarred, says the World Cup-winning Springbok coach
Ireland wing is still recovering from a long-term injury which has kept him sidelined since January
Current system sees each contract fully financed by the union and addresses complaint from other provinces that Leinster had advantage
Outhalf depth an issue for Connacht after JJ Hanrahan suffered an ACL injury last month
Caolin Blade’s try gave Connacht a first-half lead but penalties and errors after the break cost the province dear
As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions
Connacht to bid farewell to departing players during the final game before the Dexcom Stadium will be redeveloped
Leinster and Munster battle for as high a seed as possible while Ulster and Connacht find themselves towards the bottom end of the top eight
Province confirms list of departing players includes former captain Butler alongside long-term players such as Daly, Farrell and Thornbury
Ireland international Mack Hansen unlikely to feature against South African visitors
Pete Wilkins ‘hugely disappointed’ as Munster show their class in URC encounter
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