O'Donovan is new team manager of Munster Munster have announced the appointment of Niall O'Donovan as their team manager, taking over from Shaun Payne who returns home to South Africa. Rugby • 12 Jun 12
O'Donovan is new team manager of Munster Munster have announced the appointment of Niall O'Donovan as their team manager, taking over from Shaun Payne who returns home to South Africa. Rugby • 12 Jun 12
Darragh Hurley forced into retirement Munster prop Darragh Hurley has been forced into an early retirement. Rugby • 23 May 12
Darragh Hurley forced into retirement Munster prop Darragh Hurley has been forced into an early retirement. Rugby • 23 May 12
Leinster name XV for Pro12 semi-final Isa Nacewa will make his 100th appearance for Leinster when they take on Glasgow in the RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final at the RDS on Saturday. Rugby • 11 May 12
Leinster name XV for Pro12 semi-final Isa Nacewa will make his 100th appearance for Leinster when they take on Glasgow in the RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final at the RDS on Saturday. Rugby • 11 May 12
Danielli calls time on rugby career Ulster's Simon Danielli has announced his retirement from rugby due to a back injury which has plagued the winger throughout this last season. Rugby • 10 May 12
Danielli calls time on rugby career Ulster's Simon Danielli has announced his retirement from rugby due to a back injury which has plagued the winger throughout this last season. Rugby • 10 May 12
Fogarty to leave Munster for French side Denis Fogarty is to leave Munster to join French Pro Division Two side Aurillac on a two-year deal. Rugby • 25 Apr 12
Fogarty to leave Munster for French side Denis Fogarty is to leave Munster to join French Pro Division Two side Aurillac on a two-year deal. Rugby • 25 Apr 12
Munster beat Leinster in B&I Cup thriller Munster reached the final of the B&I Cup after beating a strong Leinster team in extra-time on Friday night at the RDS. Rugby • 06 Apr 12
Munster beat Leinster in B&I Cup thriller Munster reached the final of the B&I Cup after beating a strong Leinster team in extra-time on Friday night at the RDS. Rugby • 06 Apr 12
Ulster welcome back Irish international trio Ulster welcome back Ireland trio Rory Best, Andrew Trimble and Stephen Ferris following their exploits with Ireland for the RaboDirect Pro12 against Aironi at Ravenhill. Rugby • 29 Mar 12
Ulster welcome back Irish international trio Ulster welcome back Ireland trio Rory Best, Andrew Trimble and Stephen Ferris following their exploits with Ireland for the RaboDirect Pro12 against Aironi at Ravenhill. Rugby • 29 Mar 12
Peter Stringer and Dave Foley extend Munster stay Peter Stringer and Dave Foley have agreed one-year contract extensions with Munster. Rugby • 28 Mar 12
Peter Stringer and Dave Foley extend Munster stay Peter Stringer and Dave Foley have agreed one-year contract extensions with Munster. Rugby • 28 Mar 12
Wannenburg exits Ulster at season's end Ulster have confirmed that back-row forward Pedrie Wannenburg will leave the club at the end of this season. Rugby • 22 Mar 12
Wannenburg exits Ulster at season's end Ulster have confirmed that back-row forward Pedrie Wannenburg will leave the club at the end of this season. Rugby • 22 Mar 12
Connacht quartet pen new deals Connacht Rugby has received a boost with the news that four players have committed their futures to the club. Rugby • 21 Mar 12
Connacht quartet pen new deals Connacht Rugby has received a boost with the news that four players have committed their futures to the club. Rugby • 21 Mar 12
Five sign Munster contract extensions Johne Murphy, Duncan Williams, John Ryan, Marcus Horan and Sean Scanlon have all signed contract extensions for Munster. Rugby • 16 Mar 12
Five sign Munster contract extensions Johne Murphy, Duncan Williams, John Ryan, Marcus Horan and Sean Scanlon have all signed contract extensions for Munster. Rugby • 16 Mar 12
Ryan extends his Munster tenure Donnacha Ryan has signed a new IRFU contract to remain with Munster until the end of the 2013/14 season. Rugby • 13 Mar 12
Ryan extends his Munster tenure Donnacha Ryan has signed a new IRFU contract to remain with Munster until the end of the 2013/14 season. Rugby • 13 Mar 12
Anscombe appointed as Ulster coach Ulster Rugby today confirmed that Mark Anscombe has been appointed as head coach on a two-year contract. Rugby • 08 Mar 12
Anscombe appointed as Ulster coach Ulster Rugby today confirmed that Mark Anscombe has been appointed as head coach on a two-year contract. Rugby • 08 Mar 12
World Cup winner Thorn signs for Leinster Leinster have signed New Zealand World Cup winner Brad Thorn on a three-month contract. Rugby • 07 Mar 12
World Cup winner Thorn signs for Leinster Leinster have signed New Zealand World Cup winner Brad Thorn on a three-month contract. Rugby • 07 Mar 12
Bowe heading back to Ulster The Irish Rugby Football Union has revealed that Ireland winger Tommy Bowe has agreed terms to return to Ulster at the end of the season. Six Nations • 06 Mar 12
Bowe heading back to Ulster The Irish Rugby Football Union has revealed that Ireland winger Tommy Bowe has agreed terms to return to Ulster at the end of the season. Six Nations • 06 Mar 12
Newport Gwent Dragons 14-24 Munster Munster climbed to second in the RaboDirect Pro12 table after securing a 24-14 win over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade. Rugby • 03 Mar 12
Newport Gwent Dragons 14-24 Munster Munster climbed to second in the RaboDirect Pro12 table after securing a 24-14 win over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade. Rugby • 03 Mar 12
Ulster 38-16 Edinburgh Ulster kept themselves in the race for the RaboDirect PRO12 play-offs by chalking up their fifth win from their last six league games against an under-strength Edinburgh outfit. Rugby • 02 Mar 12
Ulster 38-16 Edinburgh Ulster kept themselves in the race for the RaboDirect PRO12 play-offs by chalking up their fifth win from their last six league games against an under-strength Edinburgh outfit. Rugby • 02 Mar 12
Aironi 6-22 Leinster Ian Madigan kicked 17 points to guide runaway RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Leinster to victory over bottom side Aironi at the Stadio Zaffanella in Viadana. Rugby • 02 Mar 12
Aironi 6-22 Leinster Ian Madigan kicked 17 points to guide runaway RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Leinster to victory over bottom side Aironi at the Stadio Zaffanella in Viadana. Rugby • 02 Mar 12
Academy duo to start for Connacht Two Academy players feature in the Connacht side to face the Scarlets in the RaboDirect Pro12 on Friday. Rugby • 01 Mar 12
Academy duo to start for Connacht Two Academy players feature in the Connacht side to face the Scarlets in the RaboDirect Pro12 on Friday. Rugby • 01 Mar 12
Howlett signs new Munster contract Munster have announced a contract extension with former New Zealand All Blacks wing Doug Howlett, who has agreed fresh terms until the end of next season. Rugby • 24 Feb 12
Howlett signs new Munster contract Munster have announced a contract extension with former New Zealand All Blacks wing Doug Howlett, who has agreed fresh terms until the end of next season. Rugby • 24 Feb 12
Ulster name side for Ospreys clash Brian McLaughlin has named Paul Marshall and Pedrie Wannenburg in the Ulster starting line-up for the RaboDirect PRO12 clash with the Ospreys at Ravenhill on Friday, kick-off 7.05pm. Rugby • 23 Feb 12
Ulster name side for Ospreys clash Brian McLaughlin has named Paul Marshall and Pedrie Wannenburg in the Ulster starting line-up for the RaboDirect PRO12 clash with the Ospreys at Ravenhill on Friday, kick-off 7.05pm. Rugby • 23 Feb 12
White signs up to join Connacht Leinster prop Nathan White will join Connacht on a three-year contract at the end of the season. Rugby • 21 Feb 12
White signs up to join Connacht Leinster prop Nathan White will join Connacht on a three-year contract at the end of the season. Rugby • 21 Feb 12
Connacht 13-13 Glasgow Niall O'Connor nailed an injury-time penalty to secure a gritty draw for Connacht against RaboDirect PRO12 play-off hopefuls Glasgow Warriors. Rugby • 18 Feb 12
Connacht 13-13 Glasgow Niall O'Connor nailed an injury-time penalty to secure a gritty draw for Connacht against RaboDirect PRO12 play-off hopefuls Glasgow Warriors. Rugby • 18 Feb 12
Cardiff Blues 21-14 Ulster Dan Parks was the hero as Cardiff Blues continued their winning return to the Arms Park with a RaboDirect PRO12 victory over Ulster. Rugby • 17 Feb 12
Cardiff Blues 21-14 Ulster Dan Parks was the hero as Cardiff Blues continued their winning return to the Arms Park with a RaboDirect PRO12 victory over Ulster. Rugby • 17 Feb 12
Ireland trio to start for Ulster Brian McLaughlin has made four personnel and three positional changes for Ulster’s important RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Cardiff on Friday. Rugby • 16 Feb 12
Ireland trio to start for Ulster Brian McLaughlin has made four personnel and three positional changes for Ulster’s important RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Cardiff on Friday. Rugby • 16 Feb 12
