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RWC 2023
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primed
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Leinster
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pro14
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west foot forward
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Pros and Cons
'Head-turning' French offers not easily shrugged off, says Conor Murray
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Dr Phil
Leinster legend Felipe Contepomi to be inducted in World Rugby Hall of Fame
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outcast
Conor Murray: Zebo knew the risks of leaving, but as a mate I'd like him in Ireland team
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Pay For Play
RFU close to agreeing match fees for Women's 15s squad ahead of their November Tests
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saint
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leader by example
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racing track
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24 Oct 2017
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your call
Who would you like to see Joe Schmidt pick to face South Africa next month?
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daddy cool
Putting rugby in its proper perspective has allowed Ian Keatley to enjoy the game
23 Oct 2017
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Handover
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PRODIGAL
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22 Oct 2017
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no guts no glory
Erasmus hails Munster's heart to edge Racing battle
21 Oct 2017
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Reaction
Keatley's kicks, the architect of Munster defence and more talking points
21 Oct 2017
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Slow Burner
Immense defence and big Murray moment gives Munster win over Racing
21 Oct 2017
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Late Drama
Treviso and McKinley give Toulon the fright of their lives
21 Oct 2017
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Champions Cup
Munster must be squeaky clean as Storm Brian and Dan Carter descend on Limerick
21 Oct 2017
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The cavalry
Best and Stockdale on the bench for Ulster's tough trip to La Rochelle
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primed
Bundee's back as Connacht welcome Worcester in Challenge Cup
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Team-sheets
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Aussie Rules
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Champions Cup
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johann of all trades
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Champions Cup
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Opinion
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Handover
Rassie offers assurance that he'll work on as long as Munster need him
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Intense
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Munsterman
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Interview
‘This Munster team wants to evolve and I can be a key part of that hopefully’
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Champions Cup
Leinster ready to scrap for every point in toughest Champions Cup pool
14 Oct 2017
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byrne up
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13 Oct 2017
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It's Official
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Champions Cup
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succession plan
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aap-ointment
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