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Rugby

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Remembering Gary Halpin - 'he was such a one-off, not made for mass production'
We are about to see if South Africa's big four will add value to this much-maligned league
France close in on Grand Slam after battling to victory over Wales in Cardiff
Cheika named as new Argentina coach ahead of World Cup
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Itoje emerges as a doubt for England's Six Nations battle with Ireland
'Cian has an x-factor to his game too... He is a massive handful'
Ulster boosted by internationals as they and Leinster name teams for top-of-the-table clash
Munster make 7 changes for Bulls clash as DDA returns on the bench
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
New Zealand back row 'really excited' after joining Connacht
'I was a little bit star-struck, thinking, 'Jeez, I don't know what to say to this lad''
'I don't have the hatred between myself and the other Irish ones' - Learning about inter-pro rivalries
Rising Ulster star Jude Postlethwaite out to impress with Ireland U20s
'There's nothing quite like it': Come to our live rugby show as Ireland chase championship glory
Andy Farrell calls on Ireland to take 'the next step' at Twickenham
'We play with a physicality that Ireland haven’t seen before' - Eddie Jones
Leinster duo to join Exeter Chiefs
Ireland U20s make two changes ahead of England showdown
Mark Sexton making the most of latest step on coaching journey
'Pete's in good form... he's a good emotional leader for us as well'
Kyle Steyn to start for Scotland in Six Nations trip to Italy
Eddie Jones dubs Ireland 'red-hot favourites' after visit to coffee shop
Simmonds starts for England as Dombrandt makes bench for Ireland game
Georgia bag 2023 World Cup spot after Russia ban
Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's Six Nations clash with England
Doris and the Irish pack keen to be 'ahead of the game' against Itoje and co.
Change on the menu at breakfast club after England’s 2021 defeat to Ireland – Ewels
100-cap Leinster prop Peter Dooley completes switch to Connacht
Dupont, Villière start for France, Navidi returns to Wales back row
'It was a massive move. He's got that offload game akin to Sonny Bill Williams'
Connacht captain Jarrad Butler signs two-year contract extension
'Targeting' and ending contests early - POC pushes Ireland's LQB at the ruck
Sexton's mission for World Cup redemption with Ireland will be riveting
Banned Van der Merwe to miss Scotland's Six Nations games against Italy and Ireland
Marler excited for 'nice clean bar brawl' with Ireland and their truffle pig farmer
Jamie Osborne one of four players to sign first senior contract with Leinster
'There's more in us' - Keenan says Ireland can hit another gear against England
Dupont injury scare for France ahead of Cardiff showdown with Wales
'I want to go out at the top' - Sexton confirms he will retire after 2023 Rugby World Cup