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Rugby

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Andy Friend: 'I said at half-time that if we get 14 more Conor Olivers we will win this game'
Mack the Knife scores twice as Connacht nail bonus-point win over Ulster at the Aviva
Rennie takes positives as Wallabies edge Japan
'It is a tough place to come, a niggly team that try to get under your skin'
'It was clear from early doors that he would be the standout player'
Fascinating battle lies ahead at the Aviva with Ulster primed to make it five wins from five
A shining light in our darkest decade - so why is one of Ireland's greatest sides undervalued?
Talented Cork man Crowley gets Munster out-half audition against Ospreys
Leinster cruise to victory in Glasgow to go top
Railway and UL Bohs clash in weekend's main event, while Ballincollig seek to overtake opponents 'Belvo
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The42's new anthology - Behind the Lines, No. 5 - is on sale now
Ireland women's November internationals to be played at RDS
21-year-old out-half Jack Crowley handed first Munster start
Connacht lose Aki to injury as Ulster welcome back some big guns
Here's your essential TV guide to this weekend's live sport
O'Toole 'focusing on the here and now' with Ulster as path with Ireland opens up
Marmion praises Doak's progression but warns him to expect tough exam at Aviva
Short Olympic lead-in led to Ireland 7s' Tokyo drift, says Billy Dardis
'It's easier to silence that kind of noise... I feel a bit vindicated'
Ex-skipper Matera returns for Argentina's November Tests following latest ban
'I was probably the worst electrician in Canberra... I said I would give footy a go'
Six-strong shortlist announced for Irish Sports Book of the Year
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Doris, Leavy and Conan make-up Leinster back row for Glasgow showdown
Adam Griggs to step down as Ireland coach, Greg McWilliams confirmed as successor
Conor Oliver: 'The coaches here are filling me with confidence, letting me go about my game'
Casey forming a halfback bond with the 'class' Carbery in Munster
Farrell's fresh faces bring excitement to Ireland's November squad
USA Rugby 'confident' as they launch bid to host World Cup using NFL venues
Zebo back in Ireland squad as uncapped Frawley and Sheehan called up
IRFU release findings of investigation into 'unacceptable' facilities at women's interpros
Erasmus to tour with Springboks as misconduct hearing looms
'He's one of the best in the world' - Munster hope to keep De Allende
Springboks out-half Morné Steyn retires from Test rugby
'I believe it will change a lot of people's lives because of that'
Small Aviva attendance expected for Connacht-Ulster, while Friend is yet to hear back on Cloete try
Sports stadia in Ireland to return to full capacity from Friday
Springboks call up 'talented' Stormers captain to replace Snyman for northern hemisphere Tests
Rory Best appointed to Fiji coaching staff for November tour