Kidney wary of threat from Welsh
Ireland coach Declan Kidney says Wales will provide a formidable test in Saturday's Six Nations game at Croke Park.
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Murphy set to stay at Leicester
Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with Leicester as he plots his route to the World Cup.
De Villiers set for Munster exit
Munster centre Jean de Villiers is leaving the club at the end of the season and returning to South Africa.
Ferris fitness boost for Ireland
Stephen Ferris is passed fit to start in Ireland's Six Nations clash against France on Saturday.
Earls handed start against France
Keith Earls will make his first Six Nations start for Ireland after being selected in place of Andrew Trimble for Saturday's clash with France.
Trimble injury doubt for Ireland
Ireland wing Andrew Trimble remains an injury concern for Saturday's Six Nations clash against France in Paris.
Ireland injury concerns over trio
Ireland have injury concerns over Ronan O'Gara, Andrew Trimble and Paul O'Connell ahead of next week's crunch Six Nations match against France in Paris.
O’Driscoll frustrated after win
Brian O'Driscoll describes Ireland's display as "mediocre" after the Grand Slam holders labour to beat Italy 29-11 in Saturday's Six Nations opener.
Flannery confident in Irish scrum
Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery says a commanding performance against Italy in Saturday's Six Nations will help silence criticism of the Irish scrum.
Cullen drafted into Ireland team
Leinster lock Leo Cullen replaces the injured Donncha O'Callaghan in the Ireland line-up for Saturday's RBS Six Nations opener against Italy.
O’Gara returns for Italy opener
Ronan O'Gara is back at number 10 for Ireland's opening Six Nations match at home to Italy.
Wallace named in Ireland A squad
Paddy Wallace, Rory Best and Marcus Horan are all included in the 22-man Ireland A squad for Sunday's game against the England Saxons in Bath.
Boss to leave Ulster for Leinster
Ulster scrum-half Isaac Boss is on his way to Leinster and could be replaced at Ravenhill by Mike Blair or Dwayne Peel.
Best in Ireland Six Nations squad
Ulster hooker Rory Best and Munster prop Marcus Horan are named in Ireland's 44-man squad for the RBS Six Nations Championship.
Stade prop Attoub faces hefty ban
Stade Francais prop David Attoub is facing a lengthy ban for gouging during last month's Heineken Cup game against Ulster at Ravenhill.
Dupuy set to hear gouging appeal
Stade Francais scrum-half Julien Dupuy's appeal against a 24-week ban for eye-gouging in a game against Ulster will be heard on Wednesday.
Ulster 15-10 Munster
Simon Danielli's two first-half tries help Ulster edge out Munster in the Magners League clash at Ravenhill.
Ulster v Munster (Sat)
Ulster's Magners League match against Munster will go ahead at Ravenhill on Saturday evening following an afternoon pitch inspection.
Connacht clash with Leinster off
Saturday's Magners League game between Connacht and Leinster is postponed following a second pitch inspection.
Connacht v Leinster (Sat)
Saturday's Magners League game between Connacht and Leinster will go ahead in Galway following a pitch inspection.
Ulster v Munster (Sat)
Ulster welcome back a quartet of Ireland internationals for the Magners League game against Munster.
Schmidt to take over at Leinster
New Zealander Josef Schmidt is named new Leinster head coach for the forthcoming season.
Munster 35-3 Connacht
Munster secure a bonus-point win over provincial rivals Connacht in the Magners League.
Leinster 15-3 Ulster
European champions Leinster are too strong for an understrength Ulster in the Magners League.
Ireland suffer Leamy injury blow
Ireland and Munster forward Denis Leamy is ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.
Dupuy appeals against 24-week ban
Stade Francais scrum-half Julien Dupuy appeals against the 24-week ban handed down to him for eye-gouging.
Stade Francais 29-16 Ulster
Stade Francais prove too strong for Ulster in Sunday's Pool Four match in Paris.
Stade Francais v Ulster (Sun)
Ulster recall Paddy Wallace, BJ Botha, Timoci Nagusa and Willie Faloon for Saturday's Heineken Cup game against Stade Francais in Brussels.
Dupuy handed 24-week gouging ban
Stade Francais scrum-half Julien Dupuy is banned for 24 weeks after being found guilty of eye-gouging during his side's Heineken Cup defeat by Ulster at Ravenhill.
Decision delayed on ‘gouging’ duo
Stade Francais players Julien Dupuy and David Attoub must wait until Friday to hear if they have been found guilty of eye-gouging in a Heineken Cup tie.
Stade duo cited over gouge claims
Stade Francais players Julien Dupuy and David Attoub are cited following alleged gouging incidents during Saturday's Heineken Cup game against Ulster.
Stade duo in gouging allegations
Stade Francais players could be disciplined over an alleged gouging incident during the Heineken Cup defeat by Ulster at Ravenhill.
Flannery doubtful for Six Nations
Jerry Flannery is a doubt for Ireland's opening Six Nations matches in February because of an Achilles injury.
Ulster 23-13 Stade Francais
Ulster remain in strong contention for a place in the Heineken Cup knock-out stage after they brush aside French giants Stade Francais at Ravenhill.
Ulster v Stade Francais (Sat)
BJ Botha is ruled out of Ulster's Heineken Cup clash against Stade Francais on Saturday.