Stringer to remain at Bath next season
Peter Stringer will not return to Munster next season after it was confirmed he will take up a permanent deal with English club Bath.
Peter Stringer will not return to Munster next season after it was confirmed he will take up a permanent deal with English club Bath.
The Six Nations Council has confirmed support for the present format of the Women's Six Nations Championship, meaning Ireland will defend their title won this year.
Joe Schmidt has stated that he is 'unlikely' to become the new Ireland head coach due to his current Leinster commitments.
Leinster booked a home Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Biarritz with a performance of ruthless efficiency against Wasps at Adams Park, as they won out 48-28.
Munster out-half Ronan O'Gara has paid tribute to Declan Kidney but says the recently-departed coach made the wrong selection call against Scotland.
Relive Leinster's 48-28 Amlin Challenge Cup victory over Wasps with Tadhg Peavoy's text commentary.
Ewen McKenzie could be prepared to shelve his stated ambition of coaching Australia if the opportunity arose for him to take charge of Ireland.
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has ruled himself out of contention to replace Declan Kidney as the new Ireland head coach.
The IRFU has announced that Declan Kidney's contract as Ireland head coach will not be renewed.
Former Ireland international Victor Costello says that the IRFU did the right thing by terminating Declan Kidney's contract.