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State of the Nation
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Support
IRFU strongly in favour of South African teams joining expanded Pro16
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Contracts
'If players choose not to play rugby in Ireland, it's unlikely we would select them'
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Tipp Man
'It's maybe not the colours on the shirt you play for, it's probably the people'
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Pressure
Ireland's clash with Scotland looms as hugely important for the Farrell era
30 Nov 2020
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Positive
'I’m hungry to get more opportunities' - Burns aims to build on first Ireland start
30 Nov 2020
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Boost
Sexton set to make timely Ireland return for play-off clash with Scotland
30 Nov 2020
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worries
'Not good enough. We didn’t have any courage of our own conviction' - Farrell
29 Nov 2020
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problems
Farrell's lifeless Ireland worryingly poor in Autumn Nations Cup win over Georgia
29 Nov 2020
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experience
'International rugby can’t wait for you. It makes you start fast'
28 Nov 2020
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Stepper
Hot-stepping Lyttle honing in on rounding out his skillset with Ulster
28 Nov 2020
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Connections
Georgia's out-half for tomorrow is a former Terenure College RFC man
28 Nov 2020
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Comeback
'We're all delighted. He's had a rough road over the last two years'
27 Nov 2020
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Senior PLayer
Henderson gets first Ireland start since February as he resumes lineout calling
27 Nov 2020
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Depth
'We're glad to grow the playing pool' - Farrell asks for a calmer Ireland
27 Nov 2020
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Team news
Burns makes first start at 10 with Daly set for Ireland debut off bench
26 Nov 2020
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suftum
'Anyone who watches Ulster knows that Billy has variety in his kicking game'
26 Nov 2020
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detail
Breakdown problems high on Ireland's agenda ahead of Georgia clash
26 Nov 2020
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In The Mix
Munster's Beirne out to give Ireland boss Farrell a selection headache
26 Nov 2020
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Midfield
McCloskey impatient to get Ireland career going again with cap number four
25 Nov 2020
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Skipper
'It's something I've enjoyed, but Johnny is team captain' - James Ryan
25 Nov 2020
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Ireland
Lancaster backs Ryan and Ireland to learn from tough day in Twickenham
25 Nov 2020
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Easterby and Ireland set about fixing their lineout and maul problems
25 Nov 2020
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Prospect
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Talent
Message from Ireland camp clear: prove your point in European games first
24 Nov 2020
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Selection
'We don't want to just be handing out caps' - Ireland stick with autumn squad
24 Nov 2020
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decision
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24 Nov 2020
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uncapped
Ulster prop O'Sullivan called up to Ireland squad ahead of Georgia clash
24 Nov 2020
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Autumn Nations Cup
Stockdale hoping for return to Ireland XV after first replacement outing
24 Nov 2020
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tough day
Ireland's new-look combinations learn about top-level Test rugby in Twickenham
23 Nov 2020
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defiant
'Maybe I’m just protecting my teammates but I thought it was a lot better'
23 Nov 2020
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Inspiration
'We're in nursery school, Liverpool are doing their PhD at Oxford University'
22 Nov 2020
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concerns
Ireland's malfunctioning lineout deeply damaging in Twickenham defeat
22 Nov 2020
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Team news
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22 Nov 2020
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poaching
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22 Nov 2020
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Second best
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22 Nov 2020
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Reaction
Farrell hails Ireland's character and points to 'priceless' lessons against England
21 Nov 2020
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familiar story
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21 Nov 2020
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