Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard
This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby
John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memories
As the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming home
Sporting Cathedrals: Fortress Thomond, where the 16th man always gets his game
The Limerick city ground is famed and feared the rugby world over
Isa Nacewa: ‘Sport can go ahead and hopefully this is the blueprint to do it’
Leinster legend on the reopening of New Zealand and the return of rugby action
Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start
Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent
Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts
Former Springbok Coetzee ticks all the right boxes with massive contribution to Ulster
Madigan leads Bristol to comfortable win over Leicester
Geordan Murphy’s Leicester side reduced to 14 men as Kyle Eastmond sent off
English Premiership could be ring-fenced if Pat Lam’s Bristol don’t thrive
Charles Piutau one of three big-money signings made to try and cement top flight status
John Afoa aims for glorious Gloucester sign-off in Bilbao
Prop calls on team-mates to alter approach for Challenge Cup final against Cardiff Blues
Connacht run out of road against Gloucester
Connacht lose out in thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final at the Sportsground
Gerry Thornley: HIAs have been undermined
Provinces’ weekend achievements clouded by events that led to Conor Murray’s HIA
Liam Toland: Buckley showing the benefits of brain over brawn
Connacht prop is thriving in the scrum and open play under Pat Lam
Mils Muliaina needs to deliver as Connacht face daunting task
Fullback returns after injury-broken season for Challenge Cup quarter-final
Ideal opportunity to see Slammin’ Sam Burgess in action
Bath’s former Rugby League star’s tackling technique is raw, pure and devastating
Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht
Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester
Ulster in right place for Champions Cup after summer turmoil, says Tommy Bowe
Province have good record against Leicester and travel with optimism
Ulster’s Roger Wilson still hungry for success
Loss of key personnel not an excuse for province with appetite for glory
Former Munster assistant Fisher confirmed as Gloucester coach
Laurie Fisher will team up with David Humphreys at Gloucester
Les Kiss appointed interim coach as Ulster sack Mark Anscombe
Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post
England Under-20s stand between Ireland and IRB Junior World Cup final
Garry Ringrose has been the stand-out performer in number 13 jersey
End-of-season Pro12 play-off games have a decidely familiar ring to them
Ulster inflict more psychological damage on Munster as each face into away semi-finals
Leinster’s strong bench may just tip the balance against Ulster
Zebre’s win over the Ospreys means the northern province require just a point to nail down semi-final berth
It’s last man standing for Ulster in every respect
Chris Henry knows that the team is going to have to produce monumental performances to extend their season
Odds being stacked against Irish teams under the new Champions Cup format
April has proven to be a cruel month for the Irish provinces and their future prospects are not looking too rosy
European rugby now far from a level playing field for Irish provinces
Growing financial power of the French and English clubs posing a major challenge
Ulster facing big task against Glasgow Warriors
Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris rolls left ankle in training but should be back for Leinster game
Ulster have a duty to appeal Jared Payne red card
It won’t give them a second shot at Saracens, alas, but they owe it to the player, themselves and the game
Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s tour of Argentina
Conor Gilsenan to leave Leinster for London Irish, Dave Ryan joins Ulster from Zebre
Ulster to decide today whether to appeal Payne’s two-week ban
Province awaiting written report before making a decision
Ulster’s injury lists grows after Saracens defeat
Rory Best, Ruan Pienaar and Dan Tuohy all out for a number of weeks after Heineken Cup exit
Ulster sign Sharks’ tighthead Wiehahn Herbst on three-year deal
Province make plans for departure of John Afoa at end of season
Stephen Ferris set to make first start in 16 months
Ireland flanker named on the bench for Pro12 clash with Scarlets at Ravenhill
Nick Williams faces Ulster investigation
Award-winning Kiwi believed not to have received permission for trip home last week
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