The Irish Rugby Football Union today outlined its strategic objectives for the next five years with the launch of its Strategic Plan 2018-2023 - Irish Rugby: 'Building Success Together'.

The Irish Rugby Football Union today outlined its strategic objectives to grow and develop the Women's game over the next five years with the launch of its Women in Rugby Action Plan 2018-2023, which is a pillar component of the overall IRFU Strategic Plan 2018-2023 - Irish Rugby: 'Building Success Together'.

Irish Rugby TV got the thoughts of Mary Quinn, Chair of the IRFU Women's Sub-Committee, on the IRFU's Women In Rugby Action Plan that sets targets for increasing the levels of female participation in rugby.

IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora spoke to Irish Rugby TV about sustaining Ireland's success at the professional level of the game and plans for the Women's game at elite level.

Toulouse rolled back the years to end Leinster's 10-match winning streak in the Heineken Champions Cup thanks to Maxime Medard's 68th-minute breakaway try at Stade Ernest Wallon.

Leinster line up against Toulouse for the first time since their 2011 semi-final win, with an 11th consecutive Heineken Champions Cup victory their target this afternoon as they look to take control of Pool 1.

Leinster 'A' were crowned champions of the inaugural Celtic Cup after they held on to claim a hard-earned 15-8 triumph over Scarlets 'A' in Llanelli this afternoon.

Two tries in the first 20 minutes was not enough for Ulster as Racing 92, last season's Heineken Champions Cup runners-up, touched down five times to secure a 44-12 bonus point victory at their indoor Paris home.

IRFU Rugby Development Director Scott Walker spoke to Irish Rugby about plans for the domestic game, including improved retention of age-grade players and increasing the number of female players in clubs and schools.

Irish Rugby TV got the thoughts of Mary Quinn, Chair of the IRFU Women's Sub-Committee, on the IRFU's Women In Rugby Action Plan that sets targets for increasing the levels of female participation in rugby.

Lansdowne got their title defence back on track with a two-try victory over UCD under the Belfield Bowl floodlights on Friday, while Tom Hayes' Shannon side were in superb form this afternoon as they came away from Terenure College with a six-try 41-14 win.

Shannon and Young Munster have climbed into the top four in Division 1A with the former's 41-14 win at Terenure College arguably the rest of the weekend in the All-Ireland League. All of the Division 1B clubs have now tasted victory following maiden triumphs today for Ballymena, Buccaneers, City of Armagh and Ballynahinch.