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Rugby

This year
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Leo Cullen 'frustrated, but relieved' as Leinster extend unbeaten run in URC
'This is a huge game for us' - Jacob Stockdale says Ulster must deliver against Benetton
Wales will surely get a bounce but Ireland have Grand Slam ambitions
'He's a pretty inspirational figure' - Brian Fenton's day in Ireland camp
Leinster hold on for narrow win against gutsy Ospreys to continue unbeaten run
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What kind of impact can new Wales boss Matt Sherratt make against Ireland?
McCarthy and Hansen on course for Wales but Furlong remains a doubt
France's Fickou and Flament return to Six Nations squad
Josh Wycherley's return the only change to Munster's XV to face Scarlets
Boyd to make senior debut as Ulster welcome back key backline trio to competitive action
Hugh Gavin returns at 13 in strong Connacht side to face Cardiff
'It's the best club in the world' - Penny happy at Leinster despite limited game time
Stephen Aboud returns to Italian Rugby Federation to take up key post
Howley departs Wales setup, while out-half Anscombe among three call-ups ahead of Ireland
Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne commit futures to Ireland and provinces
Frawley starts at 10 as Leinster name team for Ospreys trip
'I probably didn't think I was that close' - Aungier's surprise at Ireland call-up
'Being out of the squad is tough. I wanted to put my best foot forward'
The suffocating four minutes that sum up Ireland's Six Nations so far
Peter O’Mahony turned the ball over and Caelan Doris eventually scored.
4 senior internationals in England A squad to face Ireland A
Mark Sexton and Willie Faloon to complete Ulster's coaching ticket next season
Paulie's lineout D, Sexton's influence, Easterby's Ireland
Eddie Jordan-led consortium brings London Irish rugby out of administration
'The lads are calling me Lazarus' - Bealham back to best for Ireland
Wilkins expects Hansen contract to be done and dusted soon
Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
Ireland's in-form locks have been central to strong Six Nations start
Tom O’Toole returns for Ulster's trip to Benetton
Ireland U20s to train against Easterby's Six Nations side this week
Blow for Ireland women as captain Sam Monaghan ruled out of Six Nations
Warren Gatland gone from Wales role with Matt Sherratt in temporary charge
Ireland 'optimistic' that Furlong will be back for Wales clash
Connacht welcome back five players from injury, and six from Ireland camp, for Cardiff clash
Former Leinster back Chris Cosgrave makes move to Japan
NZ Rugby sues chemicals giant Ineos over sponsorship deal
Ireland will go for 'balance' with team selection for Wales clash
'A great experience' - Cullen pinpoints Leinster friendlies as key for Prendergast
The Eagles, like Ireland, remind us that a good big man will always beat a good small man
The Super Bowl champions resembled the Springboks in how they prioritised ‘the trenches’ to destroy Mahomes and the Chiefs.
Tom Ahern released back to Munster ahead of URC clash with Scarlets