IRFU announces details of new funding model including change to central contracts
The four Irish provinces are to contribute up to 30% of the cost of their players' national contracts from next season, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.
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Leinster welcome Ulster 'shot across bow' as they wait on Garry Ringrose fitness update
Garry Ringrose, Charles Ngatai and Tommy O'Brien face a race to be fit for Leinster’s Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse on Saturday.
Bernard Jackman: Playing Garry Ringrose cold against Toulouse would be a big risk
Bernard Jackman says he would be surprised to see Garry Ringrose feature in next week's Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse, if the Leinster co-captain doesn't see any game-time in Saturday's meeting with Ulster.
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan boost for Leinster ahead of Ulster clash
Leinster have received a boost ahead of Saturday's BKT URC derby against Ulster with Ireland internationals James Ryan and Hugo Keenan expected to train fully this week.
Leo Cullen: Garry Ringrose, James Ryan and Hugo Keenan could return v Ulster
Leinster's Garry Ringrose, James Ryan and Hugo Keenan appear to be winning their race to be fit for the Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse in just over two weeks.
Leinster bench warrants concern, says Bernard Jackman
Leinster's fourth-quarter fade against Northampton highlighted the bench problems for head coach Leo Cullen, according to Bernard Jackman.
Leinster captain Caelan Doris: Croke Park 'an iconic stadium for Irish culture'
Caelan Doris says Leinster feel very fortunate to get a chance to play in the "iconic" Croke Park.
No Hugo Keenan or Garry Ringrose as Leinster name team for Saints
Hugo Keenan and Garry Ringrose have both been ruled out of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints on Saturday after failing to recover from injury.