Ireland's most decorated player, Rob Kearney, is sure of playing his 15th professional season in his home country.
Sean O'Brien, who will join London Irish later this year, is to miss the Rugby World Cup for Ireland with a hip injury.
Cian Healy says he is "part of something bigger than just a rugby team" representing Leinster and Ireland.
Paddy Jackson will leave Perpignan after a single campaign in France, joining London Irish for their return to the Premiership.
Robin McBryde will join Leinster's coaching staff as a replacement for John Fogarty, who has landed a new role with Ireland.
After a distinguished career with Ulster and Ireland, Rory Best will call time on his rugby union career after the World Cup.
Brian O'Driscoll knows Ireland need Johnny Sexton to be fit and firing if they are to make an impact at the Rugby World Cup...
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Rory Best has been told he could be out for six weeks, but the hooker has described that as a "magical figure".
Ahead of the 2019-20 season, Ulster have completed a sensational swoop for Ireland prop Jack McGrath from Leinster.
Dan Leavy sustained a serious knee injury in Leinster's European Champions Cup win over Ulster and will be sidelined until next season.
Ireland's deputy fly-half Joey Carbery has been rewarded for an impressive first season at Thomond Park with an extended deal.
Wales will say goodbye to Warren Gatland later this year and the coach hopes he has instilled lasting values in the team.
After Wales won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, we used Opta data to review the 2019 campaign.
Joe Schmidt was disappointed Ireland could not retain the Six Nations but does not see great cause for concern.
Eddie Jones said Wales looked tired ahead of their match against Ireland and Warren Gatland felt their performance proved him wrong.
Wales' stunning Six Nations Grand Slam triumph and 14-match winning run will make them a team to beat at the World Cup, says Alun...
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