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Ruddock returns for Leinster as Humphreys becomes Ulster centurion
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Bowe: Joe Schmidt not happy to simply wait for attack to find a rhythm
Sexton 'raring to go' as Ireland welcome (almost) a full house to training
Dr Eanna Falvey outlines each step of rugby's pro game concussion protocol
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We'll Leave It There So: McShane and Seanie back in the picture and all today's sport
Fitness 'won't be an issue' for Sexton after three-month absence -- Murray
O'Brien set to train tomorrow after 'minor' hamstring issue, Rory Best dealing with concussion
Fr Romeo Sensini's successor, the perils of one-day cricket and more of the week's best comments
15 of the best images as Ireland complete a hat-trick of Six Nations wins over Italy
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Jack McGrath will work a groove into the most important seat in Rome today
Teams have learned how to shut down 'stale' Welsh gameplan -- O'Gara
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