Leinster

Leinster move up to second place in the Pro12 table as they beat Irish rivals Munster in a bruising Thomond Park clash.

Ulster boost their hopes of a home tie in the Pro12 play-offs with a hard-earned win over Irish provincial rivals Leinster.

Irish trio Leo Cullen, Sean Cronin and Fergus McFadden are among 23 Leinster players to sign new deals.

Luke Fitzgerald agrees a two-year contract extension with Leinster after being linked with a possible Munster move.

London Irish announce the signing of 25-year-old prop Jamie Hagan from Leinster on a three-year deal.

Ian Madigan scores all Leinster's points as they move to the top of the Pro12 by edging out Glasgow 22-17 in Dublin.

Newcastle boss Dean Richards says Leinster-bound fly-half Jimmy Gopperth can fill the gap left by Jonathan Sexton.