18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
Editor

Pontypridd will be without the centre pairing of Sonny Parker and Jon Bryant, both injured in Ericsson Park last weekend.
Connacht: M. McHugh; G. Duffy, D. Yapp, S. Moore (capt.), W. Munn; E. Elwood, E. Reddan; R. MCormack, J. Flannery, P. Bracken; D. Browne, R. Frost; C. Rigney, J. O'Sullivan, J. O'Connor. Replacements: D. McFarland, M. Uijs, M. Swift, E. Peters, C. Keane, J. Norton, T. Robinson.
Supporters wishing to travel to the game can contact travel agent Pearse Keller (email address: Pearse.Keller@kellertravel.ie), before 6 pm today (Thursday).
Terrace tickets in the covered stand cost Stg#10 and Pearse Keller will distribute ordered tickets at Jury's Hotel in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon between 2-3 pm. Alternatively, supporters can purchase tickets directly from the Pontypridd (0044 1443 405006).