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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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.
After a late loss to Ulster on Saturday evening, Leinster will aim to put their URC disappointment behind them ahead of a pivotal European week.
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.
James Ryan is back, and he couldn't have timed his return any better.
Leinster lost control of their URC destiny as Ulster struck late to claim a much-needed victory that confirms a play-off place.
One year ago, a week out from the Champions Cup final, Leinster hosted Munster in the Aviva Stadium with one eye off the ball.
James Ryan and Hugo Keenan have been named in the Leinster side to take on Ulster in tomorrow's URC clash in Belfast (7.35pm).
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.