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Angus Bell's six-month spell at Ulster may have been short, but the Wallaby loosehead made a significant impact whenever he took the field. Could his successful stint provide a blueprint for more Southern Hemisphere stars to spend time in Irish rugby?

Less than a year after leaving Leinster for Gloucester, Ross Byrne could already be on the move again. With French side Perpignan reportedly closing in on a deal, we take a look at what went wrong in England and what could come next for the former Ireland international.

Leo Cullen has faced growing scrutiny in the wake of Leinster's latest Champions Cup final defeat. We examine the criticism, questions surrounding the coaching setup, the Ciarán Frawley debate and whether the pressure is finally beginning to show on Leinster's head coach.

James Lowe's nine year spell at Leinster appears to be coming to an end after reports emerged that the Ireland international rejected a new contract offer. With Northampton Saints and several French clubs interested, we break down the latest developments and what they could mean for Leinster and Ireland.

Leinster have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh, with RG Snyman ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury.

Leinster recovered from a slow start to secure victory over the Scarlets, growing into the game and taking control as it went on.

RG Snyman is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign following a suspected ACL injury, dealing a significant blow to Leinster.

Dan Sheehan scores a try for Leinster in the Champions Cup quarter-final win against La Rochelle. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan Leinster have named a strong side as they look to bounce back from defeat to the Glasgow Warriors, with Leo Cullen showing no hesitation in his team selection ahead of the clash with the Scarlets. Cullen has brought in a whole new front row, consisting of the returning Andrew Porter, who lines up alongside his Ireland international teammates Dan Sheehan an

©Sportsfile 5 May 2023; Jack Carty of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship Quarter-Final match between Ulster and Connacht at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile 13 years and counting, but not for much longer. Connacht Rugby outhalf Jack Carty today confirmed his plans to retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. Carty established his name in the west after making his Connacht debut in 2012 against Glasgow Warriors. Over the c