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Up and Running
Murray's return to Ireland camp gives Schmidt 'food for thought'
3 Nov 2018
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Nominee
'Quality operator' Sexton in strong position to follow in Wood's footsteps
2 Nov 2018
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Halfbacks
McGrath and 'fierce competitor' Carbery to run the Ireland show
2 Nov 2018
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next step
Munster man Tadhg Beirne's move home to Ireland already paying off
2 Nov 2018
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back three threat
'We were the wingers on our U18 team... Jordan was 16 and tearing it up'
2 Nov 2018
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new caps
'Workaholic' Ruddock captains as Schmidt looks for seamless Ireland debuts
1 Nov 2018
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Team news
Beirne and Larmour get first starts in exciting Ireland team for Italy clash
1 Nov 2018
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Talking Points
McGrath's scrum-half nod, Larmour's shot at 15 and Ireland's back row ballast
1 Nov 2018
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playmaker
Carbery set to steer the Ireland ship from 10 after settling in at Munster
1 Nov 2018
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Irish Italian
'This isn't about me, this is about the team... it can't be an Ian story'
1 Nov 2018
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jvdf
Fit and firing Josh van der Flier looking to play 'old-school seven role'
31 Oct 2018
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stepping up
Ruddock to captain Ireland as Chicago clash offers important opportunities
31 Oct 2018
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Italian View
'Even if Johnny Sexton isn't here, Ireland are a very good team'
31 Oct 2018
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Mind Games
Ireland not ruling Conor Murray out of sensational return to face the All Blacks
31 Oct 2018
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One Year On
'People have their own opinions. You can't hide from it... I have thick skin'
31 Oct 2018
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Stateside
Ireland injury concerns ease ahead of Schmidt's delayed arrival in Chicago
30 Oct 2018
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fond memories
Letter from Chicago: Schmidt's Ireland arrive as Warriors show world-class quality
30 Oct 2018
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Travelling Party
Sexton stays at home as Schmidt names 26-man squad for Chicago
29 Oct 2018
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Schools Rugby
Bowe behind new schools festival inspired by South Africa's Craven Week
28 Oct 2018
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AIL
'It's a huge thing for everyone in Sligo seeing them in Connacht jerseys'
27 Oct 2018
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code hopper
'Keith Earls would've been a massive inspiration coming from a similar area to me'
27 Oct 2018
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AIL
'We felt it was a really strong case to align the professional and the club game'
25 Oct 2018
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Depth
The uncapped inclusions make sense as Schmidt names deep November squad
25 Oct 2018
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Munster Man
'I find it too good to leave here now - what you could potentially be involved in'
25 Oct 2018
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Sidelined
'In the next few weeks I’ll be allowed play... The rumours were crazy' - Conor Murray
24 Oct 2018
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Turnover Machine
Analysis: Beirne is a game-changer for Munster and possibly for Ireland
23 Oct 2018
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Analysis
Toulouse's stunning winning try against Leinster started with clever homework
23 Oct 2018
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joe show
IRFU confident Ireland's success is sustainable even if Schmidt leaves
23 Oct 2018
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new ground
Two World Cup semi-finals the key target of IRFU's new strategic plan
23 Oct 2018
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hot prospect
'He's a small bloke in stature but he's got a big heart. He's been awesome'
23 Oct 2018
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Action Plan
Irish rugby aims for 20% female representation with new 'Women in Rugby' plan
23 Oct 2018
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dynamic
Cronin hopes to move on with Ireland call after Leinster's slip in Toulouse
23 Oct 2018
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test ambitions
'I think our players are getting better and putting their hands up for Ireland'
22 Oct 2018
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Espoirs
Toulouse's exciting young guns show the way as Leinster come up short
22 Oct 2018
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zeebs
'It has definitely been everything I thought it would be and more' - Zebo
22 Oct 2018
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Jouez
'It was a huge occasion for them and you could see what it meant to them'
21 Oct 2018
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classic
Leinster brought back down to earth with narrow defeat to thrilling Toulouse
21 Oct 2018
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Paris Pain
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21 Oct 2018
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Four Time Champs
Attacking champions Leinster keen for even better in Toulouse
21 Oct 2018
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Humble Pie
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Updated 20 Oct 2018
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