The top 10 signings made by the Irish provinces as the new season gets under way
As the new rugby season begins, some provinces have been busier than others in terms of signing fresh faces to bolster their squad for the long road ahead.
Leaving aside players promoted from academies, Munster’s five signings are the most of any Irish team, with Ulster just behind them, having made four additions. Leinster and Connacht, meanwhile, have only signed one player each, both of whom are from New Zealand. Here we rank Irish rugby’s top 10 signings for the 2025/26 season.