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Top 14
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WNT
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In Contention
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provincial matters
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the dragons den
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Podium finish
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back on the box
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opportunity knocks
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Team news
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The Great Escape
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not impressed
Glasgow coach Rennie criticises Connacht's sacking of Keane ahead of season opener
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Hamstrung
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refocused
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poacher
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22 Aug 2018
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best foot forward
Best prepared to remain patient on the comeback trail as World Cup looms large
22 Aug 2018
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JS10
'I grew up wanting to captain Leinster and for it to finally happen is a huge honour for me'
21 Aug 2018
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rugby friend
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New Era
Arrival of head coach McFarland 'the last piece of the jigsaw' for Ulster
21 Aug 2018
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Selection headache
Out-half concern for Leinster as Frawley ruled out 'for a number of weeks'
21 Aug 2018
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Fixture Clash
Pro14 working with police to ensure Glasgow final 'goes off without a hitch'
21 Aug 2018
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top performers
Leinster and Scarlets dominate Pro14 team of the season, but no Munster players included
20 Aug 2018
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Gongs
Beirne, Cullen and Larmour the big winners as Pro14's 2017/18 awards handed out
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Reality check
'The penny has to drop': Leinster learn some painful pre-season lessons
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burkey
Burke's flying start at Preston continues as Ireland forward scores first league goal
18 Aug 2018
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Family affair
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Injury problems
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Work to do
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On the box
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insight
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LOI
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Loan Ranger
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nine problems
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LOI
Derry sign young 'keeper on long-term deal after his return home from Watford
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work placement
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Dream Come True
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tale of two 10s
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Abbotstown
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marginal gains
Munster coaches spend off-season in New Zealand in search of missing 1%
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squad rotation
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