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Rugby

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2024
'When I was younger I'd pretend I was Joe Deane taking frees up in Croke Park'
Connacht 'reduce the number of ideas in the room' in pursuit of more Jekyll and less Hyde
Johnny Sexton spent a lifetime in rugby at war. Often with himself
The former Leinster and Ireland star’s new autobiography is an excellent read.
Leinster and Munster know Croke Park clash is not just another game
Ireland come from behind to beat USA in final WXV1 game
International arrest warrant issued for former Leinster and Wallabies star Elsom
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'I’m sure Leinster have utter motivation to show that they’re still kings'
'He's been brilliant. And a bit of local insights from his time with Munster is great'
Antoine Dupont set for Top 14 return as Toulouse welcome Olympic star's 'boost'
Ulster make seven changes, while Ioane among returning starters for Connacht
Frawley at 10 for Leinster as Nankivell returns for Munster
RG Snyman will face his former team-mates at a sold-out Croke Park.
Match officials appointed for Ireland's November Internationals
'We don't like each other' - Lowe says Leinster/Munster rivalry as strong as ever
'I remember the days of being delighted to get one' - Nick Timoney on reaching 150 caps
Leinster confirm 82,000-sellout for Croke Park meeting with Munster
Successful tour to SA highlights Irish rugby's exciting emerging talent
Simon Easterby’s side won all three of their games in South Africa.
'I was close to going abroad, but I've landed on my feet with Munster'
'My finger was half hanging off... I'd never seen the inside of my hand'
'Pete should concentrate on coaching his own team' - Murphy ramps up Ulster-Connacht clash
Ireland make 3 changes for USA clash
Emerging Ireland finish with a flourish to end South Africa trip unbeaten
Simon Easterby’s men delivered a big second half to beat the Cheetahs.
Cheetahs v Emerging Ireland
'Coming off the field, I was telling Ben Murphy, "Man, I was so nervous for this game"'
Connacht’s Kiwi arrival Josh Ioane has settled nicely into his new life halfway across the world.
'We're not seeing a trend, there's no correlation' - Rowntree on Munster injuries
Irish 4-pod surprises and the Springboks' 1-4-2-1 system
South Africa have had success with their move to a 1-4-2-1 framework in attack.
Former Irish rugby international Brendan Mullin goes on trial accused of stealing €500,000 from bank
'They were probably looking at it with us in mind' - Wilkins dismisses Ulster's heavy Bulls loss
O'Mahony in race to be fit for Ireland's November date with New Zealand
'You can’t operate a professional rugby team and have that many players unavailable'
'I might have to beg ROG if I get picked to play Ireland at the Aviva' - Will Skelton
James Culhane to captain Emerging Ireland for Cheetahs clash
O'Mahony and Jager ruled out of Munster's meeting with Leinster at Croke Park
Michael Cheika says ban for disrespecting doctor ‘hurts my reputation’
All Blacks XV name squad for Munster match in Thomond Park as part of Northern Tour
Leinster scrum-half joins Ireland WXV squad as Heffernan departs with injury
Leinster get Croker history lesson with 74,000 tickets sold for Munster clash
Garryowen's Bryan Fitzgerald makes strong impression on first Munster start
The Limerick native is currently on a 3-month deal with the province.
Kelleher, O'Brien, and Larmour doubts for Leinster's clash with Munster