Leicester flanker announces his retirement as head injuries take a career-ending toll

Tour to USA and Japan has helped to identify future leaders within the Irish squad

Backrow will be reunited with former provincial boss Matt O’Connor at Welford Road

Sean O’Brien has returned to full training after a month out with a hamstring issue

Pride the spur for Ulster who will bid a fond farewell to Ruan Pienaar and Roger Wilson

Only four from the team that accounted for Glasgow last weekend start for Leinster

Injured duo unlikely to feature again for Leinster this season

We speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careers

Stuart Lancaster signs two-year deal, backs coach Girvan Dempsey a one-year deal

Provinces release ticket details for Champions Cup semi-finals at Aviva and in Lyon

Leo Cullen’s side claim bonus point against Treviso in Italy

Leo Cullen’s squad boosted by the return of likes of Dave Kearney, Mike Ross and Joey Carbery

If the provinces’ stars are not playing, it is only fair that ticket-buyers know in advance

Leinster flanker glad to see van der Flier ‘keeping heat’ on well-stocked backrow

Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney trained non contact, they’ll be assessed later in week

Depth of Leo Cullen’s squad sure to be tested as visitors face difficult assignment in Wales

Sexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form Ospreys

Joey Carbery comes in for his first start at outhalf with Cian Healy starting at loosehead

Leinster prop was a 19-year-old onlooker when Lions headed to South Africa in 2009

Flanker praises backrow opponent’s impressive ball carrying skills ahead of showdown