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Munster looking forward to 'massively exciting' Toulouse challenge

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good reads

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sarrie start

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6 Mar 2021

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Comeback

Late Jennings try sees Connacht Eagles fight back to draw with Munster 'A'

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MAKING CHANGES

Serbia name squad for upcoming World Cup qualifier with Ireland

5 Mar 2021

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experience

'It's about consistency at this level to prove your worth' - Farrell sees sense in new IRFU contracts

5 Mar 2021

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In Demand

'I'll always do the right thing for Irish rugby' - Farrell responds to Lions talk

Updated 4 Mar 2021

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Staying Put

Peter O'Mahony signs two-year extension to IRFU contract

Updated 4 Mar 2021

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Trading Places?

'What you don’t want to do is mess around with somebody like Ports'

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pro14

Harry Byrne and Ciarán Frawley both doubts for Leinster's trip to play Ulster

2 Mar 2021

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Setback

Foot injury set to keep McClean out of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers

28 Feb 2021

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'We want to play that brand of rugby' - Henshaw keeps faith in Ireland's attack

27 Feb 2021

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Rome offers a perfect stage for Ireland's attack to cut loose

26 Feb 2021

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Opportunity

'If he gets his chance he'll certainly be ready' - Farrell backs Casey to debut against Italy

25 Feb 2021

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Team news

Eddie Jones makes two changes in experienced England team to play Wales

25 Feb 2021

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speaking up

Ryan confident Ireland can find quick fix for communication issues

Updated 25 Feb 2021

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Impact

'You always want more, don't you? I'd love to be touching 100 caps'

25 Feb 2021

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RIP

Former Ireland international Gary Halpin passes away age 55

24 Feb 2021

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Ulster

Ulster's Iain Henderson signs new two-year IRFU contract

24 Feb 2021

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Highlanders

Offaly native Jack Regan handed Super Rugby debut against Crusaders

24 Feb 2021

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Future planning

'Johnny won’t play forever, as much as we would like him to'

24 Feb 2021

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Room to improve

'It's amazing how focused people get on one game' - Sexton says Ireland can rediscover attacking edge

24 Feb 2021

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Fit and Firing

Furlong looking to put 'rough patches' behind him after long lay-off

24 Feb 2021

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Out to impress

Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them

20 Feb 2021

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suftum

Ulster well placed to keep the heat on Leinster in hunt for top spot

19 Feb 2021

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training smart

'We would always look at and try learn from the mistakes of others'

19 Feb 2021

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Patience

'These things take time' - Cullen wary of rushing Byrne's progress

19 Feb 2021

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feeling good

'I've probably relaxed a little bit about my rugby, I used to be a bit tense about it'

Updated 18 Feb 2021

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the byrne connection

Leinster name Ross and Harry Byrne together in starting team for the first time

18 Feb 2021

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boks office

Former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell takes new role with South Africa Rugby

18 Feb 2021

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Signed Up

Munster confirm 8 players have agreed new contracts with the province

18 Feb 2021

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Sign Him Up

In-form Wootton keen to make Connacht loan deal permanent

18 Feb 2021

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belief

'His ability to see space and put the ball there is probably the best I've seen'

Updated 17 Feb 2021

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Road To Recovery

Carbery's return to training provides 'big lift' for Munster squad

17 Feb 2021

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Setback

Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux facing 3 months out following shoulder surgery

16 Feb 2021

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Progress

Van Graan: Carbery 'doing really well' ahead of latest step on road to recovery

16 Feb 2021

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out of 10

Player ratings: how did you rate Ireland in their defeat to France

Updated 14 Feb 2021

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Feeling Bleu

'You don't really get second chances at this level' - Henshaw says Ireland need to be more clinical

14 Feb 2021

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Opportunity

Farrell tells players to seize their chance as his Six Nations plans go wildly off script

Updated 13 Feb 2021

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toto

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13 Feb 2021

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