Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the Blues

Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations

Devin Toner ruled out of Pro14 final due to knee injury

The Leinster and Ireland secondrow will have a further medical assessment this week

Leinster are ‘optimistic’ Sean Cronin will be fit for Champions Cup final

Stuart Lancaster also said that Rhys Ruddock should be available for selection

Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Johnny Sexton returns to full training in timely boost for Leinster

Mick Kearney has joined Dan Leavy and Josh van der Flier on the long-term injury list

Leinster boss Cullen welcomes return of Henshaw and Toner for Glasgow game

Seán O’Brien to captain the side against the Conference A leaders

Robbie Henshaw and Devin Toner set for Leinster returns

Providing they come through unscathed both will almost certainly start vs Toulouse

Leo Cullen focuses on positives as Leinster let late lead slip

Valuable test for province's young guns as Benetton snatch a reward from helter-skelter clash

Johnny Sexton a doubt for Leinster's crunch matches

Munster also face injury worries after Earls, Kleyn and O’Mahony taken off in Cardiff win

Benetton fashion late draw with Leinster thanks to Tavuyara try

Italian side had their chances to win yet again at the RDS against sub-par Leinster

Leinster draw on every ounce of champion class to see off Ulster

Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva

Leinster ready to take derby day honours at the Aviva

There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster

Dan Leavy named in Leinster team for trip to Edinburgh

Joe Tomane makes his first Leinster start since injuring his hamstring in November

Gordon D’Arcy: What happens in Six Nations is irrelevant come the World Cup

However, Schmidt faces biggest challenge of coaching career to rebuild belief for Japan

Scott Fardy agrees new deal with Leinster

Australian extends contract until end of next season after joining province in 2017

Leinster name their team for Pro14 return against Zebre

Strong frontrow selected with Jack McGrath, James Tracy and Andrew Porter named

Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling loss

Leinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towel

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Contepomi adding to heady Leinster mix

While four of Leinster’s tries came from outside backs, much of the dominance was based on the excellence of the forwards

Leinster find their bonus in taking the wide approach against Edinburgh

Head knocks to James Ryan and Dan Leavy the only down point at the RDS

Max Deegan starts at six for visit of Edinburgh to RDS

Captain Johnny Sexton leads the team on the occasion of his 150th cap for the province

Jordan Larmour and Robbie Henshaw return to Leinster XV

Leinster will travel to Wales for the second time in a week for trip to Parc y Scarlets

Caelan Doris to make his first start in blue for Pro14 opener

Leo Cullen has named his team for trip to Cardiff and there’s a debut for Joe Tomane

Connacht mark a special day in style with win over Leinster

John Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivals

Muldoon to make grand last stand as he bows out of Connacht

Pro14 preview: Captain’s final game for province will provide a poignant season finale

Sean O’Brien and Jordan Larmour return to Leinster team

Luke McGrath remains a doubt for next weekend’s Champions Cup semi-final

Jack Conan eager to grab his biggest opportunity yet

Leinster stalwart looking forward to locking horns with revered Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse

Leinster and Munster name teams for St Stephen’s Day showdown

Jordan Larmour and Barry Daly in Leinster XV as Munster make four changes to their team

Leinster welcome back batch of big name players

Garry Ringrose, Isa Nacewa and Josh van der Flier among those returning for the weekend

Leinster seriously depleted for trip to South Africa

Rob Kearney, Dan Leavy, Devin Toner and Scott Fardy among those not travelling

Andy Wood’s Clontarf proving a model of consistency

Sunday’s showdown with Cork Con a fourth league final in a row for reigning champions

Leinster name team for Cardiff visit and give injury update

The latest update from the province on Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip’s injuries

Depleted Leinster facing a potentially tricky test at Treviso

Leo Cullen’s squad boosted by the return of likes of Dave Kearney, Mike Ross and Joey Carbery

Mick Kearney concerned over implementation of high tackle rule

Retiring rugby team manager denies Ireland are whinging after defeat to New Zealand

Jamie Heaslip shrugs off Kiwis’ barrage and braces for Wallabies clash

Ireland’s number eight ain’t complaining about bruising match against All Blacks

Robbie Henshaw and Johnny Sexton ruled out of Australia clash

The Ireland duo both received injuries on Saturday while Simon Zebo looks set to play

Ireland camp is best in my time as manager, says Mick Kearney

Squad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada win

Ireland have clean bill of health ahead of All Blacks round two

Team manager Mick Kearney confirms Iain Henderson is available for selection

Schmidt ready to make wholesale changes for Canada game

Garry Ringrose in line for debut with other uncapped players knocking on door

Jordi Murphy to miss rest of the season

Knee ligament damage will rule Murphy out for at least six months

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