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Former Ireland back row Joy Neville named to referee World Cup final
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Ireland coach Tom Tierney facing post-World Cup review to determine future
Wonderful Woodman scores four as Black Ferns march back into World Cup final
Ireland v Australia, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017
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First pre-season in Leinster allowing Lancaster hone core skill-set
Improvements and another deep dig, but nowhere near enough to cope with ferocious French
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New Zealand steam-roll Canada to complete perfect run to World Cup semis
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Ireland bidding to stop French fluency at source with pack physicality
Tommy O'Donnell back in full training as Munster prepare for hit-out against Connacht
Rob Kearney ready for Leinster comeback while Lowe remains in NZ
'Fire in the bellies, ice in the brain': Griffin ready to lead the charge again for Ireland
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French bells toll for Ireland as the rugby family make themselves at home in UCD
'We need to play the game of our lives against the French'
Fitzpatrick helps Ireland flick the switch and more talking points after problematic win over Japan