Neil Treacy

Munster have confirmed the appointment of Jimmy Duffy as their new forwards coach, with the Galway native signing a two-year deal from this summer.

Andy Farrell's new four-year contract, which will keep the Ireland head coach in charge for a third Rugby World Cup, is a major statement of intent, both from Farrell and the IRFU.

After a week dominated by Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber's press conferences, it's time for Leinster to do their talking on the pitch.

For the second year in a row, Leinster will host the Bulls at Croke Park in the BKT United Rugby Championship final.

Leo Cullen praised his team's resolve as Leinster came through a tense "arm-wrestle" with the Stormers to book their place in the Grand Final of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Leinster could win another URC title without leaving Dublin, but all roads are still leading through South Africa for Leo Cullen's side.

Leinster and Ireland wing James Lowe has confirmed he will leave the province at the end of the season, after nine years in Irish rugby.

Bernard Jackman believes Munster have landed a "good operator" with the appointment of Jared Payne as their new attack coach for next season.

Handre Pollard has highlighted Jamison Gibson-Park as Leinster's biggest weapon, ahead of next week's URC Grand Final at Croke Park.

Awards are becoming so regular for Aoife Wafer that tournament organisers are having to find new ways of giving them to her.