Billy Burns Burns joined Ulster in 2018 from Gloucester, whom he began his career with. profiles • 24 Aug 22
Conor Fitzgerald Having been released by his native Munster's academy, Fitzgerald joined the Connacht development system in 2018, before being granted his first senior deal the following … Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Robert Baloucoune Enniskillen's Baloucoune spent time in the Ireland Sevens program before earning a development contract in 2019. profiles • 24 Aug 22
Leva Fifita Veteran second row Fifita joined Connacht from French side Grenoble, where he had played under the province's forwards coach Dewald Senekal. Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Tom Farrell Farrell has experienced the highs and lows of rugby in recent seasons. The centre is available for selection once again after recovering from a cruciate … Connacht • 11 Aug 22
Jordan Duggan Academy graduate Duggan had to wait until August 2020 before making his debut for Andy Friend's side, but has become a steady presence, with 27 … Connacht • 11 Aug 22
Oisin Dowling Having played seven times in his debut season for Connacht, Dowling kicked on in 2021/22 with 18 appearances as he became a regular in Andy … Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Shane Delahunt Having linked up with the province's academy, Delahunt graduated to his first senior deal ahead of the 2016/17 season. Connacht • 11 Aug 22
Tom Daly The former Ireland Sevens captain joined Connacht on a loan deal from Leinster in December 2018 before making that switch permanent in 2019. Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Jack Carty Having played 180 times for the province since making his debut 10 years ago, Carty became Connacht's record points scorer last season when he moved … Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Jarrad Butler Butler was an instant hit when he joined the province from Super Rugby's Brumbies in the summer of 2017, named the province's Player of the … Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Matthew Burke A native of Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, Burke is a graduate of the Connacht academy system, signing his first senior deal ahead of the 2019/20 season. Connacht • 11 Aug 22
Denis Buckley Buckley is one of just three men to have played 200 games for Connacht, hitting that mark in the final game of last season. Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Paul Boyle Wexford's Paul Boyle continued to go from strength to strength during the 2020/21 season, moving past 50 appearances for the province, as well as captaining … Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Shayne Bolton South Africa-born Shayne Bolton joined Connacht ahead of the 2021/22 season after impressing for the University of Free State in the Varsity Cup and SA … Connacht • 24 Aug 22
Josh van der Flier Van der Flier comes into the new season off the back of career-best form, winning the EPCR European Player of the Year, on top of … Leinster • 12 Aug 22
Dan Sheehan Sheehan followed up his breakthrough campaign with even better form in 2021/22, scoring 10 tries in 16 games for the province, being named Young Player … Leinster • 12 Aug 22
Caolin Blade Galway native Blade is a product of the province's academy, graduating to a first senior contract in 2015. Connacht • 11 Aug 22
Johnny Sexton The Ireland captain is beginning his final season of rugby, having confirmed his decision to retire after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Leinster • 12 Aug 22
James Ryan Ryan made his Ireland debut in 2017 before playing in a competitive game for Leinster. Leinster • 12 Aug 22
Rhys Ruddock Ruddock enters the 2021/22 season seventh in Leinster's all-time appearances list, having played 210 times for the province since his debut in 2009. Leinster • 12 Aug 22
Garry Ringrose Having starred for Ireland at U20 level in 2014, Ringrose has owned the Leinster 13 shirt for the past seven seasons. Leinster • 24 Aug 22
Andrew Porter A versatile front rower, Porter converted back to loosehead for the 2021/22 season, taking the No 1 shirt from veteran Cian Healy. Leinster • 24 Aug 22
Scott Penny The back row forward has been one of Leinster's most consistent performers since making his debut in 2018. Leinster • 12 Aug 22
