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.
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18 May, 10:21
Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
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17 May, 07:00
IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.
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16 May, 09:52
The IRFU today announced a new one-year contract with Brian O'Driscoll which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014.
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Elwood Expecting Physical Encounter With Ospreys
22 October 2012, 6:47 pm
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Eric Elwood and the Connacht coaching staff look on from their box at the Sportsground during last Saturday's Heineken Cup clash with Harlequins
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Following their intensely physical Heineken Cup pool match against Harlequins, Connacht are looking at an extended list of fresh injury concerns.
Similarly, up front, Mike McCarthy and Adrian Flavin are also nursing injuries from the bruising Pool 3 tie.
Centre Danie Poolman will train with the province's squad tomorrow ahead of next Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 game against reigning champions, the Ospreys.
The 23-year-old South African returned from a week in Germany where he underwent intensive treatment on his hamstring.
Meanwhile, Andrew Browne, Gavin Duffy, Matt Healy, Mark McCrea, Paul O'Donohoe, Ethienne Reynecke and Kyle Tonetti still remain unavailable for selection due to injury.
Head coach Eric Elwood said: "It's been a busy fortnight with two Connacht teams competing in Europe - the Heineken and British & Irish Cup - and with this our ninth consecutive match weekend there is obviously a big demand on our squad and we are looking at some injuries.
"But it's back to RaboDirect PRO12 duty this week, and we're very much looking forward to the Ospreys game.
"Over the years, we've had huge physical encounters with the Ospreys and we'll be expecting the same this weekend."
Provincial News
18 May
The news today that Ronan O'Gara's long and distinguished playing time is over brings to a close what was, by any standards, a remarkable career.
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18 May
It is down to the wire now for the five contenders who have been shortlisted for the ultimate individual accolade in northern Hemisphere rugby - ERC European Player of the Year for 2013.
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17 May
Joe Schmidt added a third European trophy to his coaching cabinet as Leinster defeated Stade Francais 34-13 to lift the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS.
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17 May
Leinster made it four European titles in five years as they swept Stade Francais aside to lift the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS.
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17 May
Noel Reid showed nerves of steel as he landed a last-gasp penalty to guide Leinster 'A' to an 18-17 extra-time win over Newcastle Falcons in the British & Irish Cup final.
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17 May
Anthony Foley has signed a contract extension to remain as Munster forwards coach for next season, the province have confirmed.
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17 May
Leinster have a prized European double on their minds this weekend as they look to join Northampton Saints, Bath and London Wasps as winners of both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup.
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17 May
Leinster 'A' are hoping to become the second successive Irish province to lift the British & Irish Cup when they travel to Kingston Park to take on Newcastle Falcons in tonight's deciding game.
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17 May
The Irish Rugby Football Union today called on Irish rugby fans to answer Ireland's call by gathering in Dublin this weekend to enjoy the party atmosphere which will be created for the 70,000 lucky fans with tickets for the Amlin Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup finals.
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16 May
Jamie Heaslip will lead an experienced Leinster team in Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais at the RDS (kick-off 8pm).
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