CONNACHT:

- IN -

Adrian Flavin (London Irish)

- OUT -

Christian Short (Northampton Saints)

LEINSTER:

- IN -

Trevor Hogan, Stephen Keogh (both Munster), Chris Whitaker (NSW Waratahs)

- OUT -

Brendan Burke (Rotherham Titans), John Hepworth (Leeds Tykes), Brian O'Riordan (Bristol Shoguns), Bryce Williams (Bourgoin), Eric Miller, James Norton (both retired)

MUNSTER:

- IN -

Chris Wyatt (Llanelli Scarlets)

- OUT -

Paul Burke (Leicester Tigers), Rob Henderson (Garryowen (coach)), Trevor Hogan, Stephen Keogh (both Leinster), Mike Mullins (North Otago (coach)), Frank Murphy (Leicester Tigers), Mike Prendergast (released), Brian Tuohy (Rotherham Titans)

ULSTER:

- IN -

Tim Barker (Glasgow Warriors), Mark Bartholomeusz (Saracens), Tom Court (Queensland Reds), Kieron Dawson (London Irish), Mike Maguire (Worcester Warriors)

- OUT -

Jonny Bell, Campbell Feather, Tyrone Howe, James Topping (all retired), Rowan Frost (Montauban), Rod Moore (Calvisano), Reece Spee (released), Shane Stewart (Newport Gwent Dragons)