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Going nowhere
IRFU defend ticket pricing, rule out possibility of Test games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Updated 11 Nov 2022
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Annual Report
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Crowley
'He’s found a way to make us stand up and go, ‘Wow, this guy’s got something’'
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turning point
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10 Nov 2022
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Leader
'I never even dreamed of it' - Furlong to captain Ireland for first time against Fiji
Updated 9 Nov 2022
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stu can do it
'I always wanted to get back here and prove that I can do it at this level'
9 Nov 2022
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On to the next one
'You can never celebrate for too long' - Ireland look to keep building after Boks win
Updated 9 Nov 2022
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words of wisdom
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9 Nov 2022
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Flying High
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a day to remember
'I was nervous about my first cap but the lads were so happy, they filled me with confidence'
6 Nov 2022
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fire and skill
Ireland's rock'n'roll rugby gives crowd their kicks at Aviva Stadium
5 Nov 2022
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Captain
'It was definitely a step up' - Casey reflects on a tough night for Ireland A team
5 Nov 2022
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boks office
Paul O'Connell has transformed the Irish pack, but today is their biggest test yet
5 Nov 2022
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Ireland A v All Blacks XV
4 Nov 2022
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over to stu
'We’re very confident about Stuart' - O'Connell backs McCloskey to step up against Springboks
4 Nov 2022
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Halfbacks
'It’s like a sixth sense' - Wallaby legend on what makes Murray and Sexton two of the greats
4 Nov 2022
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stepping up
'I knew I'd be back' – Baloucoune out to take his chance against the Springboks
3 Nov 2022
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100 Not Out
'He’s a legend of Irish rugby' – Farrell's praise for Murray ahead of 100th cap
3 Nov 2022
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pack mentality
Sheehan: 'No Irish team has ever really been based on some magician'
3 Nov 2022
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Evolution
Sexton: 'If you stay the same, other teams will pass you out'
2 Nov 2022
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Preview
Consistency key for Leinster's Deegan in bid to push up Ireland pecking order
28 Oct 2022
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Player of the Year
Jones: Women's players facing 'tough decisions' around IRFU contract offers
27 Oct 2022
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Special Guest
All Blacks great Kieran Read offers Leinster words of wisdom during Dublin visit
25 Oct 2022
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mr versatile
15, 12 or 10? – Frawley 'still trying to figure out' preferred position
25 Oct 2022
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Confident
'Nobody’s ruled out' - Farrell will back key players against Springboks despite injury concerns
25 Oct 2022
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Injury Update
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25 Oct 2022
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Fingers crossed
Cullen: Furlong 'should be fine' for Ireland's November internationals
25 Oct 2022
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Update
Four of Leinster's Ireland stars need further assessment ahead of Springboks
24 Oct 2022
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Leader
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24 Oct 2022
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The Kids Are Alright
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24 Oct 2022
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Jack of All Trades
'He's got that X-factor' – Versatile Frawley impresses on switch to fullback
23 Oct 2022
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SUAF
'I'm proud of the lads' - Rowntree pleased with Munster's fight despite defeat in Dublin
22 Oct 2022
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Fingers crossed
Cullen eases fears on Furlong injury as Munster await Carbery update
22 Oct 2022
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boys in blue
Leinster hold off spirited Munster challenge in gripping URC derby
22 Oct 2022
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Derby Day
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22 Oct 2022
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nothing to lose
Munster must be brave in attempt to put spark back into Leinster rivalry
22 Oct 2022
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Leinster
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20 Oct 2022
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decisions decisions
November squad talking points: Back three stocktake and mixed news for Emerging Ireland tourists
19 Oct 2022
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November Tests
Lowe misses out, McCloskey and Stockdale return in 37-man Ireland squad
19 Oct 2022
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Squad News
Lengthy injury list a concern as Farrell prepares to name squad for November internationals
19 Oct 2022
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