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'It happens every year, it's just the reality but we want to retain the best players we have'
We'll Leave It There So: Madigan's future up in the air, defeat for Ireland and today's sport
Not going anywhere! Rory Best 'privileged' to remain at Ulster for another two years
The Aviva Premiership's all-time leading scorer has announced his retirement
Returning Kearney determined to help 'get the Leinster ship back on course'
Pienaar set to win his 100th cap against Leinster
Rob Kearney back for Leinster as they prepare for Ulster clash
Ian Madigan: I'm waiting on my agent to come back to me on what interest is out there
Sean O'Brien wants to remain at Leinster but admits lure of 'attractive' offers from abroad
We'll Leave It There So: Pendred retires, Grealish sent to the bold corner and today's sport
Matt Cooper will present TV3's Six Nations coverage from 2018
'Future captain of the province' Masterson the latest player off the Connacht production line
Cardiff Blues hooker Matthew Rees handed 7-week ban for sickening stamp
Paul O’Connell dreaming of a Christmas that's anything but light
Paul O'Connell dropped in on this Galway school for a class Christmas surprise
Contract boost for Connacht as Irish international signs new two-year deal
Ian Keatley believes fans will fill Thomond Park now the World Cup is over
We'll Leave It There So: Munster's long injury list, Lowry makes the cut and today's sport
Munster's injury list is lengthening ahead of Saturday's top of the table clash
Pat Lam hopeful Connacht's super heroes can stand up and be counted at Thomond Park
The Leinster front row returned to training a day early to address their scrum capitulation
World Cup hangover no excuse for Leinster's European slump, says Luke Fitzgerald
Ruddock: Leinster are down but they're certainly not out, as Toulon's defeat showed
We'll Leave It There So: USA falls for hurling, Irish fighter in UFC blow & all today's sport
'A few lads are upset and probably angry' - Leinster determined to right the wrongs
'I'll have to see what's best for my career' - Henshaw addresses talk of Connacht exit
Analysis: Ringrose, McGrath and van der Flier bursting for Leinster starting roles
Long-haul flight may have killed Jonah Lomu, says family doctor
'There is no shift in power between the Irish provinces and English clubs'
English clubs dominant in Champions Cup as Ulster and Leinster left in trouble
16 of the best images from a memorable sporting week
Blackrock remain unbeaten and top of the Women’s AIL table as Old Belvedere run riot against St Mary’s
Wasps have given reigning European champions Toulon a hammering
Clermont and Ospreys bag try-scoring bonus points in thrilling clash
Lam hails 'gutsy' Connacht but loses in-form Fox-Matamua to worrying injury
'Tenerife again next year for Jack Grealish' and more in our sporting tweets of the week
Bath snap up experienced Welsh international from Racing 92
Bakkies Botha's pro career ended with a comical conversion attempt
World Cup hangovers linger and more talking points from Leinster's defeat
It's been a dispiriting weekend for the Pro12 clubs in the Champions Cup