Mixed news on injury front for Connacht Mata Fifita and Kyle Tonetti are both expected to be available for Connacht’s Heineken Cup clash with Harlequins on Saturday 12 January. Rugby • 02 Jan 13
O'Connell's operation deemed a success Munster have confirmed that Paul O'Connell's surgery to correct a bulging disc that was pressing on a nerve in his lower back went successfully. Rugby • 01 Jan 13
Leinster trio may make comebacks Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt has indicated that Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald may be in line for a return to action against … Rugby • 27 Dec 12
Cullen: We must reduce our penalty count Leinster captain Leo Cullen believes that his squad are facing into an exciting, but season defining few weeks, starting with the visit of Connacht in … Rugby • 27 Dec 12
Connacht reiterate displeasure in transfer row Connacht have responded to comments made by Leinster coach Joe Schmidt regarding the Westerners' displeasure at the impending switch of Mike McCarthy between the provinces. Rugby • 14 Dec 12
Schmidt hits back at Connacht complaints Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt insists claims that the province has persistently targeted Connacht’s best players are false. Rugby • 14 Dec 12
Cave signs new Ulster contract Ulster centre Darren Cave has agreed a new two-year contract with the province that will see him remain at Ravenhill until the summer of 2015. Rugby • 03 Dec 12
Tuohy pens new contract with Ulster Dan Tuohy has agreed a contract extension to remain at until until June 2015. Rugby • 08 Nov 12
Poolman set for first Connacht start Danie Poolman will make his first start for Connacht after being named at outside centre for the RaboDirect PRO12 encounter with Benetton Treviso this Saturday … Rugby • 02 Nov 12
Loughney and Wilkinson extend Connacht deals Connacht Rugby has announced contract extensions for Ronan Loughney and Brett Wilkinson. Rugby • 01 Nov 12
Connacht add four players to their academy Manager Nigel Carolan has bolstered the Connacht academy to 18 with the addition of four new players. Rugby • 31 Oct 12
Black and Herring extend Ulster contracts Ulster have strengthened their long-term front row options with the news that Callum Black and Rob Herring have signed contract extensions keeping them at the … Rugby • 31 Oct 12
Irish provinces boast new arrivals Munster and Leinster have been boosted by the arrival of southern hemisphere players CJ Stander and Michael Bent over the last week. Rugby • 30 Oct 12
O'Driscoll has 'no plans' to head Down Under Brian O’Driscoll has clarified his stance on a move to Super 15, saying he has no plans to head for Australia when his current contract … Rugby • 19 Oct 12
Connacht record first away Heineken Cup victory Connacht got their Heineken Cup campaign off to a winning start with a scrappy victory away to tournament newcomers Zebre in Parma. Rugby • 13 Oct 12
Munster defeated by Racing in Paris A late Olly Barkley penalty helped give Racing Metro an unlikely Heineken Cup victory over Munster at a wet and soggy Stade de France. Rugby • 13 Oct 12
As it happened: Heineken Cup Saturday Leinster began their defence with victory over Exeter, while Munster threw away a late lead against Racing, and Connacht recorded their first-ever away win against … Rugby • 13 Oct 12
Elwood to step down as Connacht coach Connacht rugby coach Eric Elwood is to step down at the end of the season after three years in charge at the Sportsground. Rugby • 02 Oct 12
Doug Howlett takes over Munster captaincy Munster have confirmed that Doug Howlett will captain the squad for the coming season. Rugby • 24 Aug 12
Paul O'Connell to step aside as Munster captain Paul O'Connell admits he is likely to step down as Munster captain after six years leading the province. Rugby • 22 Aug 12
Leinster bolster squad with two new signings Leinster have announced the double signing of South African second row Quinn Roux and New Zealand-born utility back Andrew Goodman on one-year deals. Rugby • 11 Jul 12
Connacht sign Poolman from Stormers Connacht Rugby have bolstered their squad for next season by signing exciting centre Danie Poolman from the Stormers. Rugby • 03 Jul 12
Ulster Rugby add three signings to squad Ulster Rugby have signed scrum-half Michael Heaney and back-rowers Sean Doyle and Nick Williams. Rugby • 22 Jun 12
Munster sign South African CJ Stander Munster have completed their squad for the coming season with the signing of former South African Schools captain and Under 20 wing forward CJ Stander. Rugby • 20 Jun 12
Ulster add O'Connor & Herring to squad Ulster have announced the signings Niall O’Connor and Rob Herring for the 2012/13 season. Rugby • 18 Jun 12
