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Rugby

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2024
Ireland's fresh faces add intrigue but improved team effort is priority against Fiji
'I’d say I put more pressure on myself than the media or my team-mates'
France cruise past ill-disciplined Argentina
Curry passed fit for Japan Test fortnight after being knocked out
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Munster's Jean Kleyn ruled out of South Africa's Test against Wales
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Izzy's different route, McCarthy's quick rise, and Stockdale's return
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More change for Munster as forwards coach Kyriacou departs
'It’s an amazing story that Jamie has had'
Bundee Aki on 'challenging' week and his future with Connacht and Ireland
What is Johnny Sexton's role with Ireland and will he stay on next year?
The legendary former out-half has kept a low profile since returning part-time.
'It’s great' - Farrell welcomes Fijian comments about 'vulnerable' Ireland
From fifth in Leinster's depth chart to starting for Ireland - McCarthy's rise
The 21-year-old hooker will make his debut against Fiji on Saturday.
'Loads and loads of potential' - Izuchukwu and McCarthy get Ireland debuts
Fiji name team for Ireland test at the weekend
Sam Prendergast selected at 10 with Jamie Osborne at full-back for Fiji clash
Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett out for All Blacks due to knee injury
'It’s special to be part of that pathway' - Osborne impressing for Ireland
Munster sign former South Africa U20 prop as short-term cover
Wallabies legend Campese rows back on furious criticism of 'second-best Kiwi' Schmidt
Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run
Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against Fiji
Ulster's most-capped player Rob Herring signs new deal as Henderson also staying put
All Black Harry Plummer to halt Test career for Clermont move
Jack Crowley is playing well for Ireland and needs to be backed
Sam Prendergast hype is not yet justified by a sufficient body of work.
Leo Cullen agrees two-year extension as Leinster head coach
Australia centre Samu Kerevi to miss rest of the Autumn series
'There's a good stock of players there, we need them playing rugby'
'I want to be one of the best in the world. I still have a lot of work to do'
'There's still so much potential in me as a player and a leader'
Caelan Doris and Aoife Wafer voted players of the year by rugby writers
Tom Curry returns for England as they seek to avoid whitewash
Baird ruled out of Fiji clash but Furlong and O'Toole could return
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Johnny Sexton shows we don’t give up our heroes easily
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Healy's words of wisdom help Clarkson deliver promising Ireland debut
How Ireland conceded another 13 penalties against Argentina
Andy Farrell’s side came out on the wrong side of the penalty count for the second week running.
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Ireland's next evolution, succession at 10, and all the autumn action
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Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’ as pressure increases
Caelan Doris nominated for World Rugby Men's Player of the Year award
Ireland's tale of two halves leaves Farrell with food for thought