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 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.
Four Leinster players nominated for European Player of the Year
Four Leinster players have been nominated for the EPCR's Investec Player of the Year, with Leo Cullen's side dominating the shortlist.
Leinster call up Ireland stars for clash with Bulls
Leinster are welcoming back 11 players who featured for Ireland during their run to Six Nations success to start against the Bulls at the RDS in Dublin on Good Friday.
Leinster make 11 changes as internationals return for visit of Bulls
Leinster have recalled several of their Ireland Six Nations winners for Friday's top-of-the-table clash with the Bulls in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Ireland name unchanged team for Six Nations finale against Scotland
DUBLIN : Ireland named an unchanged team from last week's Grand Slam-ending loss to England for Saturday's Six Nations finale against Scotland where Andy Farrell's men hope to wrap up a second successive championship.
Wales boss \Warren Gatland backs Ireland for Grand Slam glory
Wales boss Warren Gatland backed Ireland to clinch back-to-back Grand Slam titles after his side suffered a 31-7 Guinness Six Nations defeat in Dublin.
Australia-born Crawley gets first Ireland start against Wales
DUBLIN : Ciaran Frawley will get a first start for Ireland after being selected at fullback to face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday as coach Andy Farrell named a strong team for the Dublin clash.