Capped an incredible 98 times for Ireland, Peter Stringer at 36-years-old is still performing within the top flight of English rugby, alongside one of its newest stars – George Ford.
World Cup Winner Bryan Habana has admitted that the change of nationality for Munster’s South African-born flanker CJ Stander is a real “loss” for the Boks, after the news broke that the forward has now qualified to play for Ireland through residency.
Munster beat Benetton Treviso 14-3 to maintain their 100% home record in this season's RaboDirect PRO12 and climb back into second place in the standings.
Ireland and Lions second-row Paul O’Connell has signed a new two-year deal with the IRFU to stay in Munster until at least June 2016; rejecting the lure of a move to France.
Ulster avoided two successive defeats to Irish rivals by becoming only the third side to get the better of RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Munster this season as they bagged a vital victory to move back into the top four
Mick O'Driscoll calls time on a career in which he has amassed over 200 appearances for Munster, enjoyed a 2 year stint in the south of France and received 23 Irish caps for his efforts.