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Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces
Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence
Connacht mark a special day in style with win over Leinster
John Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivals
Muldoon to make grand last stand as he bows out of Connacht
Pro14 preview: Captain’s final game for province will provide a poignant season finale
Isa Nacewa to retire and return to Auckland at end of season
Richardt Strauss, Cathal Marsh and Peadar Timmins are also to depart at end of season
Sean O’Brien and Jordan Larmour return to Leinster team
Luke McGrath remains a doubt for next weekend’s Champions Cup semi-final
Leinster seriously depleted for trip to South Africa
Rob Kearney, Dan Leavy, Devin Toner and Scott Fardy among those not travelling
Jamie Heaslip’s return welcomed by Cullen and Leinster
Number eight has been out with a back injury since eve of game against England
Leinster receive boost despite injuries ahead of Pro14 opener
However, Leinster’s Lions will not be available until probably round five of the Pro14
Leinster confirm Maori All Black James Lowe signing
Ireland international secondrow Mike McCarthy to depart for Narbonne
Joey Carbery among seven given Leinster pro contracts
Group from the Leinster Academy have all been awarded for impressive performances
Ed Byrne in Leinster 23 and in line to make long awaited return
Irish internationals Fergus McFadden and Rhys Ruddock back in XV for Dragons trip
Depleted Leinster facing a potentially tricky test at Treviso
Leo Cullen’s squad boosted by the return of likes of Dave Kearney, Mike Ross and Joey Carbery
Improving Scarlets a serious test for Leinster
Depth of Leo Cullen’s squad sure to be tested as visitors face difficult assignment in Wales
Ulster Bank League round-up: Young Munster, Garryowen and Terenure prevail
Clontarf, Cork Constitution and UCD fight hard but lose out in Division 1A matches
Clontarf run out victorious in semi-final warm-up against UCD
Drama at the bottom as Galwegians relegated on final day
Division 1A leaders UCD too strong for Old Belvedere
Students complete their third victory over local rivals in recent weeks
Top marks for students as UCD defeat Belvedere
UCD and Clontarf locked together at the top of Division 1A table as both enjoy wins
Clontarf pitch perfect as they stay top with Galwegians win
Round-up: UCD claim bonus point against Lansdowne; Terenure too strong for Ballynahinch
UCD take advantage as Terenure slide continues
Lansdowne go top of Division 1A after beating St Mary’s
Ireland U-20 suffer second half blackwash at Eden Park
Mike Ruddock’s side finish in fourth place overall in the agegrade World Championship
Mike Ruddock rings the changes for Ireland U-20s third place play-off with All Blacks
Elsewhere Victor Matfield poised to become South Africa’s most-capped player
England Under-20s stand between Ireland and IRB Junior World Cup final
Garry Ringrose has been the stand-out performer in number 13 jersey
Ireland close in on U-20s semi-finals after Wales win
Bonus point win over Fiji in final pool game will guarantee a place in the semi-finals
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