Shocking stuff - Bilbao beckons but Leinster beware Leinster are overwhelming favourites to beat Scarlets on Saturday but Welsh sides have a tidy record of upsetting the odds when it matters. Rugby • 20 Apr 18
John Muldoon to reunite with Pat Lam at Bristol Connacht's John Muldoon will end his 15-year association with the province in the summer, after he confirmed that he will be joining Bristol Rugby as … Rugby • 12 Apr 18
Sloppy Connacht fall to opening day Glasgow defeat Connacht got their Pro12 campaign off to a losing start at the Sportsground, losing to Glasgow Warriors 18-12 in their first game of the new … Rugby • 04 Sep 17
Blow to Ulster as Piutau to move to Bristol next year Ulster have confirmed that Charles Piutau has agreed to join Bristol Rugby at the end of the 2017/18 season. Rugby • 10 Aug 17
Rory Scholes makes Connacht switch Connacht have moved to further strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Edinburgh winger Rory Scholes. Rugby • 08 Aug 17
Ulster to host Cheetahs in opening Pro14 fixture Ulster will host the Toyota Cheetahs in the first round of the newly expanded Guinness Pro14 Championship. Rugby • 04 Aug 17
Connacht snap up Australian outhalf prospect Deegan Connacht have signed outhalf Andrew Deegan from Super Rugby side New South Wales Waratahs. Rugby • 03 Aug 17
Connacht release Boshoff on compassionate grounds Connacht have released former Springbok outhalf Marnitz Boshoff on compassionate grounds. Rugby • 02 Aug 17
Cullen expects 'teething problems' with Pro14 expansion Connacht captain John Muldoon is enthusiastic about the expansion of the Pro12 to 14 teams, suggesting the arrival of two South African sides will boost … Rugby • 01 Aug 17
Kings and Cheetahs join expanded Pro14 league Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union have confirmed that the Central Cheetahs and the Southern Kings will join an expanded Guinness Pro14 tournament … Rugby • 01 Aug 17
Zebre appoint Bradley after O'Shea recommendation Zebre have confirmed the appointment of Michael Bradley as head coach of Zebre after the recommendation of Conor O'Shea. Rugby • 31 Jul 17
South African sides set to be unveiled in new Pro14 The addition of South African sides the Cheetahs and Southern Kings to the Guinness PRO12 is expected to be rubber-stamped in the next week when … Rugby • 19 Jul 17
Cheetahs CEO implies his club are about to join Pro 12 The Cheetahs CEO has given the strongest indicator yet that his team are soon to join an expanded Pro12 competition. Rugby • 13 Jul 17
Munster add Cloete and Grobler to their ranks Munster have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of the news season with the signings of flanker Chris Cloete and lock Gerbrandt Grobler. Rugby • 07 Jul 17
Francis Saili completes switch to Harlequins Harlequins have signed Francis Saili from Munster on a long-term contract, the club have announced. Rugby • 21 Jun 17
New deals for Munster backroom staff Munster have handed new contracts to their coaching staff, with Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones both signing two-year contract extensions with the province. Rugby • 13 Jun 17
Jackman appointed head coach at Newport Gwent Dragons Former Leinster, Connacht and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has been appointed the new head coach of Newport Gwent Dragons. Rugby • 12 Jun 17
Aaron Dundon joins Ulster coaching ticket Ulster have completed the makeup of their coaching team for next season with Aaron Dundon confirmed as the province's new scrum coach. Rugby • 06 Jun 17
Dominic Ryan joins Leicester Tigers Leinster and Ireland flanker Dominic Ryan has moved to Leicester Tigers. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Cheetahs invited to join Pro12 - report South African Super Rugby outfit the Cheetahs have been formally invited to join the Pro12. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Munster promote five academy players Munster have confirmed that they have awarded five academy players with senior development contracts for next season. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Stander: Losing isn't the end of the world CJ Stander reflected on Munster's Pro12 final defeat by Scarlets, which brought an end to a turbulent and emotional season that put the game in … Rugby • 28 May 17
'Suck it up and start again' - Erasmus rallies troops Rassie Erasmus said Munster will "suck it up and start all over again" after their heavy Pro12 final defeat to Scarlets on Saturday evening. Rugby • 28 May 17
Recap: Munster 22-46 Scarlets Munster's season ended in disappointment as they simply couldn't live with a rampant Scarlets side that ran in six tries at the Aviva Stadium to … Rugby • 27 May 17
Scorching Scarlets blaze past Munster in Pro12 final Munster's turbulent season ended in disappointment after a chastening 46-22 Guinness Pro12 final defeat by Scarlets in Dublin. Rugby • 27 May 17
