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Byrne told to 'back himself' as Leinster wing returns from 21-month lay-off
New-look Leinster out to make a statement against Zebre
'Nathan is a very confident young man and so he should be'
Jake White has done Andy Friend a favour - his team don't need motivation for the Dragons
Harlequins fight back from 21 points down to beat Bristol
"If you’d asked me this morning, would you take that result? The answer would have been yes'
Nathan Doak shines yet again as Ulster brush aside Benetton to maintain unbeaten start
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Munster derby for defending champions Cork Con and the rest of this weekend's AIL previews
Connacht make three changes for home clash with Dragons
Munster ring in the changes for trip to Scarlets
Byrne returns for first time since 2019 as Leinster ring the changes for Zebre
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Propping runs in the family for Leinster's new Samoan tighthead Alaalatoa
Stormers lock hit with eight-match ban after incident in game against Munster
'I never thought I would play in Thomond Park. It was just awesome'
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Herring set for 200th appearance as Ulster make two changes for Benetton battle
Irish provinces learn schedules for 2021/22 Champions Cup
Gilroy determined to 'light it up every time' as he closes in on 200 Ulster caps
Improved squad depth will push standards at Munster - Rowntree
'I'm loving my rugby at the moment' - Bealham looking to build on strong start to the season
Kidney brings Redmond and ex-Munster prop Parker to London Irish
'Optimistic we'll reach that 100%' - Ireland's November internationals set for full crowds
World Rugby looks to ban kit clashes that affect colour-blind people
New man Jenkins in contention for debut but will have to earn Munster starting spot - Rowntree
Tom Farrell's impressive return boosts Connacht's centre stocks
'You want your best players on the pitch at the same time'
'It happens too much' - Friend says Connacht deserve more respect
Munster legend Leamy takes next step in coaching career with Leinster
Stormers lock Adré Smith cited for alleged bite on Munster's Niall Scannell
'People look at Connacht down the end of their nose' - Friend responds to comments by Bulls boss
Larmour returns but O'Loughlin out as Leinster get set for clash with Zebre
Quade Cooper turns down Barbarians call-up after being announced in latest squad
Ex-Munster man Denis Leamy promoted to Leinster's senior coaching staff
'There's no doubt he's got talent' - Doak backed to shine in Cooney's absence
Wasteful and sloppy - Leinster come through a bad day in Newport
Savea to keep All Blacks captaincy despite Cane return
Long-term injury rules France star Arthur Vincent out of Six Nations
'That was definitely a strategy for Connacht and it paid off for them'