Developers lodge 12 fast-track plans for 5,035 units for Dublin in five days
Surge in applications follows scramble to meet strategic housing scheme deadline
URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Leinster ring the changes for trip to Connacht
Home side hoping to build upon last-gasp victory over Connacht
Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny given first starts for Connacht
Coach Andy Friend says province well primed for Pro14 clash with Scarlets
Stockdale looking forward to pitting his wits against mentor Kearney
Leinster fullback part of a completely changed line-up for Aviva contest
Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date
Tadhg Beirne returns from injury to partner Fineen Wycherley in the secondrow
McFarland and Ulster approaching Connacht clash as ‘a win-and-in’
Andy Friend’s new-look side out to make their own statement on Sunday
Connacht come away from Edinburgh with nothing
Fruitless trip to Edinburgh leaves Andy Friend's side up against it
Ulster rue missed opportunity as clinical Clermont produce final flourish
Failure to make ample pressure count in the first half duly punished by French hosts
Clermont defeat takes Ulster down to the wire
Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals
Longford give value for money with comfortable win over Carlow
Padraig Davis’s side book place in O’Byrne Cup semi-final for the fourth year in a row
Leinster’s startling strength-in-depth there for all to see
Byrne and Kelleher clinical as Cullen praises quality of his second string side
Leinster have sufficient experience to survive Lyon test
Cullen’s side packed with knowledge of these difficult assignments in France
Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat
The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast
Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday
Edinburgh set to put Leinster to the test in entertaining clash
Dave Kearney returns to starting team on Friday night, with Scott Fardy captaining
Cork Constitution take their chances and claim a sixth All-Ireland League title
Clontarf left to rue a number of missed opportunities in Aviva stadium decider
Glasgow go above Munster after five-try win against Leinster at RDS
Scottish side will top Conference A if they can beat Edinburgh at home in final round
‘Kings’ could be in for a long night at the RDS
Southern Kings opt to rotate their squad against Leinster following Munster hammering
McFarland and Ulster know they must improve for Leinster
Henderson’s early return and Cooney’s late cameo fire Ulster revival against Leicester
Minimal changes and momentum give Ulster the edge
Darren Sweetnam, Jean Kleyn, Conor Oliver and Tommy O’Donnell are back for Munster
Young guns ensure Leinster in positive mood for the trip to Bath
Nine-try thumping of outclassed Dragons augurs well for Cullen’s dual champions
Sloppy Leinster earn bonus but not too many more positives
Southern Kings’ indiscipline proves costly in Port Elizabeth as visitors squeeze past
Schmidt expecting Carbery and McGrath to continue progress
Despite the experimental line-ups, there is plenty at stake for players on both sides
Cork cruise past Tipperary to claim Munster Under-21 hurling title
Goals from Robbie O’Flynn and Jack O’Connor help to end Tipperary hopes
Carlow claim McDonagh Cup and a place in Leinster SHC
Goals from Doyle and Nolan help ensure a five-point victory over Westmeath
Kerry’s minors collect another major
Clare no match for the Kingdom who record 27th consecutive championship win
Jordan Larmour set to start for Leinster against Racing 92 as James Lowe misses out
Jamison Gibson-Park and Rory O’Loughlin expected to be named in matchday squad
O’Brien and Larmour return for Leinster against Treviso
Joey Carbery selected for first start this season as Leinster outhalf
Belvedere and Blackrock set to serve up cracking schools final
Champions Belvedere seeking to cement place in history with third successive crown
Leinster well-equipped to rise to the challenge again
Leo Cullen’s rejigged team aiming to make it six wins from six in Pool Three
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