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April
April 2024
Central contracts
National deals, PONIs, and Irish rugby's contracting
The IRFU could make a tweak to the national contracts system as early as next season.
Big name
Leinster make huge statement with signing of world-class Barrett
The 27-year-old will join after the 2024 November Tests and boost Leinster’s trophy credentials.
Analysis championship minutes
How the brilliant Baird try showed Leinster's mettle against La Rochelle
Having conceded just before the break, Leo Cullen’s side were composed early in the second half.
Analysis gainline
14 weeks later: Can Nienaber's defence carry Leinster past La Rochelle?
The South African was brought in to help with the big games like Saturday’s.
Leader
Ireland-capped centre Hume's influence continues to grow in Ulster
The 25-year-old was slowed up by a groin injury in 2022 but has returned to strong form.
Selection
The case for Leinster to pick Connors and a 6/2 bench
Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber have important decisions to confirm on Friday afternoon.
The Future
So what next for Munster after their Champions Cup exit?
Graham Rowntree and co. are convinced the best is yet ahead for the province.
Analysis sickened
Munster had little luck but regrets in Northampton feel too familiar
Errors allowed Northampton to prosper, while sickness-hit Munster struggled in the final quarter.
down and out
Munster's Champions Cup campaign ended as Saints go marching on
Northampton finished strongly to advance into the quarter-finals.
Underdogs
Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton
Graham Rowntree’s men are specialists in making life tough for themselves.
Conor Murray
'The longer you're around, the more stuff you hear that's complete nonsense'
Conor Murray is pleased to have signed up for another year with Munster and Ireland.
Stand up and fight
'It's Munster in England against the Premiership leaders. Written off. It's Munster'
The English side are six-point favourites for Sunday’s clash at Franklin’s Gardens.
Analysis Halfback
Doak's move to out-half an intriguing aspect of Ulster's rebuild
The 22-year-old was at number 10 against the Stormers on Saturday.
March
March 2024
Irish Abroad
'I never thought I was going to be in Tbilisi... I'm going to ride the wave'
Former Connacht man Conor McPhillips helped Georgia to their Rugby Europe Championship title.
Golden Tickets
Aussies have big appetite for Lions tour that could have Irish tinge
There was high demand for the first batch of tickets Down Under.
Progress
England and France's upward trajectories ominous for Ireland
They’ll both come to Dublin next year as Ireland look to make it three consecutive titles.
first place
Six Nations title an excellent achievement for Farrell's remodelled side
Ireland’s statement performance came on the opening weekend in Marseille.
