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Japan v Ireland, summer tour
Casey battles his way level with Fowler as McIlroy misses cut at US Open
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Harte goes with same starting line-up for Tyrone's clash with Donegal
Back 9 struggles for Dunne, G-Mac and DJ, while Rickie Fowler storms to early lead at US Open
Drama in the sky over US Open as blimp crashes, pilot reportedly suffered burns and rushed to hospital
Connolly's 12-week ban stands as Dublin opt against appeal
Solidity all important as Ireland tackle Sunwolves-laded Japan after heavy travel week
SBW starts, Jordie Barrett set for debut as All Blacks warm up for Lions
Naoupu and Baxter among exciting Ireland 7s squad chasing World Cup qualification
'I wasn't allowed to stay with Ulster any longer': Montpellier confirm three-year contract for Ruan Pienaar
Brains and brawn in Henshaw display and more talking points after the Highlanders see off Lions
Rough day for Carbery, American dream debut for Ryan and more talking points from NJ
US Eagles v Ireland, summer tour
Lions finally show their claws and more talking points after a gripping clash with Crusaders
Four years on from passenger's role in North America, Marmion intent on putting his stamp on tour
Lions tour not alone in punishing tired players in flawed rugby season
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Munster hooker Moloney joins Ireland U20 squad in time for Scotland clash
It can't all be jet-lag and more talking points after the Lions' narrow win over Provincial Barbarians
Signed, sealed, delivered: Ireland's RWC 2023 bid brought to World Rugby with no shortage of fanfare
Let's not underestimate the frankly unbelievable scores from Italy U20s yesterday
Geordan Murphy would have liked to get Ireland's coaching call too
Schmidt happy that he and IRFU did all they could to keep Donnacha Ryan
'At the breakdown he's like a back row': The Bull Hayes hoping to see Furlong shine through Lions tour
This Barbarians XV doesn't look likely to go easy on Ulster for Pienaar's farewell
Tommy O'Donnell ruled out injured as Ruddock appointed Ireland captain for summer tour
Jamie Heaslip enjoying rugby in a whole new light during incredibly rare break from the game
Defence a key focus as Ireland prepare to tackle Italy in U20 Championship opener
Late addition Barron straight into Ireland side to face Italy in U20 championship opener
Tana Umaga's nephew and more players to watch out for at the U20 World Cup
Kelly ready to lead Ireland U20 without the weight of captaincy on his shoulders
Huge markers laid down as Ireland beat England and Fiji in 7s
Munster players more than ready to 'evolve' as attacking flair triumphs in Pro12 again
A year on from deciding to have 'one more crack' at rugby, Beirne revels as a champion
'The occasion got to us,' says Zebo as he laments error-ridden Munster display