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Rugby

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'It was definitely a step up' - Casey reflects on a tough night for Ireland A team
Brutal Boks pack and the Bomb Squad mean Ireland have to go up another level
Paul O'Connell has transformed the Irish pack, but today is their biggest test yet
'The standard of the opposition was top drawer and it’s great it was that way'
All Blacks XV tear up the RDS on a painful night for Farrell's Ireland A
Owen Farrell determined to lead England on his terms after reclaiming captaincy
Ireland A v All Blacks XV
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'Sexton plays with his heart on his sleeve. He drives the team' - Kolisi
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Will Connors on living with Jimmy O’Brien, and Ireland’s ‘brotherhood’
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Defusing the bomb squad - the Ireland prop relishing the toughest test of his career
'We’re very confident about Stuart' - O'Connell backs McCloskey to step up against Springboks
Stuart McCloskey to start as Robbie Henshaw ruled out for South Africa clash
Ireland open Hong Kong 7s with win over Kenya
Dan Biggar to join Toulon after departing Northampton earlier than expected
McCloskey standing by with Henshaw emerging as a doubt for Ireland
Who cares about the result? If Ireland's A side can unearth three gems then they've won
'It’s like a sixth sense' - Wallaby legend on what makes Murray and Sexton two of the greats
'This is called living properly; there is no better time to be an Irish rugby player'
Rob Herring and Nick Timoney sign new Ulster contracts
'I knew I'd be back' – Baloucoune out to take his chance against the Springboks
'He’s a legend of Irish rugby' – Farrell's praise for Murray ahead of 100th cap
Sexton captains Ireland and Murray set to win 100th cap against Springboks
Munster's clash with South Africa XV selection to be shown live on Virgin Media
Smith to leapfrog Carter as most capped All Blacks back against Wales
Sheehan: 'No Irish team has ever really been based on some magician'
A Dub’s journey from Blackrock College to factory worker in New Zealand to Ireland's A side
Baloucoune set for Ireland chance while Murray could start at nine
'I'll be with the coaches' - Rassie's waterboy days over ahead of Ireland clash
The South African view on Ireland's big test against the Springboks
'Jacob has shown a lot of hunger. The fight and the want is there'
Casey captains exciting Ireland A team for clash with All Blacks XV
Munster not expecting RG Snyman to return to action until next year
Lions could face combined Australia-New Zealand team as part of 2025 tour
IRFU confirm launch of women's XVs high performance programme
Sexton: 'If you stay the same, other teams will pass you out'
'I remember thinking every season was going to be like that, just winning'
'It has been tough' - Hooker Owens set for Wales return after 11-month injury battle
'I almost have to separate the opposition and the ref' - Sexton on captaincy
Kolbe starts at full-back as Springboks name team to face Ireland