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

Seán O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw remain in contention for Scarlets

Leo Cullen facing potential selection headache as Luke McGrath battles for fitness

Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid

Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts

Sean O’Brien and Jordan Larmour return to Leinster team

Luke McGrath remains a doubt for next weekend’s Champions Cup semi-final

Seán O’Brien is unlikely to line out against Glasgow

Garry Ringrose’s latest ankle injury setback will keep him sidelined into next month

Josh van der Flier praised after setting new Leinster tackling record

Province primed for Ulster clash as McGrath, Leavy and Byrne recover from knocks

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Johnny Sexton's return gives Leinster plenty to shout about

Outhalf fit for selection for RDS clash having completed return-to-play protocols

Johnny Sexton set for New Year’s Day return against Connacht

Leinster outhalf is back training after missing the St Stephen’s Day win over Munster

Larmour’s stunning try stems Munster comeback as Leinster triumph

Leo Cullen’s much-changed side prove too strong for opponents at Thomond Park

Leinster and Munster name teams for St Stephen’s Day showdown

Jordan Larmour and Barry Daly in Leinster XV as Munster make four changes to their team

Munster warm to their task to blow Leicester away

Bonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three games

Bundee Aki scorcher will silence the doubters, says Schmidt

Debutant could add intriguing dimension to attacking game against South Africa

Rugby statistics: People have the power in deciding how Bundee Aki is judged

Few would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted country

Iain Henderson holds reminders from series that got away

‘We could have made history to be the first team to turn over South Africa in an away series’

Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw fit for Glasgow clash

Seán O’Brien emerges from Ulster clash unscathed as Ryan and Reid undergo HIAs

Leinster dish out a dose of the blues to Ulster

Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side

Landmark 200th game for Rory Best as Ulster eye overdue win

Leinster without Sexton and Henshaw at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium in Belfast

Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14

Noel Reid says side will be working hard to combat issue ahead of Ulster clash

Johnny Sexton and Seán O’Brien on course to return for Glasgow

Leinster in positive mood after young guns’ impressive display against Montpellier

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