Diarmuid Barron, Jeremy Loughman and Paddy Patterson agree new Munster deals
Munster have confirmed that hooker Diarmuid Barron, prop Jeremy Loughman and scrum-half Paddy Patterson have all signed contract extensions with the province.
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Iain Henderson and Rob Herring give Ulster fitness boost
Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Rob Herring are available to Ulster this week ahead of their Investec Champions Cup opener away to Bath on Saturday.
Owen Farrell decision shows social media abuse gone too far
Another round of URC action played out as a precursor to the eagerly anticipated European Cup that gets under way this weekend.
Tom Ahern warns Munster maul defence must improve for Bayonne clash
Tom Ahern was singing from the same hymn sheet as Graham Rowntree in their assessment of Munster's defensive performance against Glasgow Warriors.
Stephen Ferris: Ulster need more consistency in team selection
Stephen Ferris believes Ulster need to show more cohesion and greater consistency in team selection to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Edinburgh in time for a crucial run of Champions Cup games.
World Cup final TMO Tom Foley to take break from international rugby after abuse
English referee Tom Foley has decided to step away from Test rugby officiating for the foreseeable future, citing pressure, scrutiny and online abuse he received following the Rugby World Cup final.
World Cup TMO steps away from Test rugby over abuse
English referee Tom Foley, who received death threats after acting as television match official at the Rugby World Cup final, will step away from officiating Test rugby for the foreseeable future, it was announced Monday.
Top referee Foley stands down from international rugby after torrent of abuse
English rugby referee Tom Foley has decided to step away from international match officiating for the foreseeable future, citing online abuse as a major reason on Monday.