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Rugby

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After their World Cup heroics, Japan finally make a welcome return to the Test stage
'I didn’t lose the faith, I believed in my own ability' - Hard work paying off for Peter Dooley
Furlong and Henshaw are nailed on Test starters - rest of Irish have to prove themselves
Excellent Ireland U20s make it 2/2 with bonus-point win over hosts Wales
Disappointment for O'Gara's La Rochelle as Toulouse win Top 14 final
Lions wing Van Der Merwe blocks out social media messages questioning his place
Two-time tourist Furlong set for big Lions impact as Aki makes presence felt
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
'Today's Irish Under 20s would be the equivalent of us when we were 25, 26'
Munster star Gavin Coombes primed to take his chance with Ireland
'I really rate Bundee - he was a pain in our backside when I was at Glasgow'
Beers, songs, Josh Adams starring at Fifa and the Aki/Henshaw bromance
Former Munster back row Coughlan departs coaching role at Brive
'I don’t think it came naturally to me... that’s why I’ve had to work so hard'
All Black legend set to bow out in French Top 14 final
Conor Murray: 'I'm really proud of myself to have made it to this stage'
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Japan name one debutant among team of World Cup stars to face the Lions
Six changes as Ireland U20s continue Six Nations title defence against Wales
Tadhg Furlong promoted to Lions starting XV after injury to Fagerson
Long and winding road finally leads Tom Daly to Ireland dream
'I was more nervous about the haka than the game... It was a huge honour'
Lions replace Watson with Tipuric in starting line-up for Japan clash
Ulster flyer Baloucoune ready to seize his opportunity with Ireland
De Allende and Snyman cleared to link up with Springboks squad after burns review
Leinster academy boss McNamara set for move to South Africa's Sharks
World Cup star Matsushima set for 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' against Lions
Irish influence will be strong as Lions get their 2021 campaign underway
'The other clubs in Cork are delighted to see a new club popping up'
Ireland set for October Test game against USA in Las Vegas
Concussion forces Connacht flanker Sean O'Brien to retire at 26
Leinster flanker banned for two games after incident in Glasgow game
'She tore us apart that day' - Ex-Ireland rugby star making impressive impact for Dublin
O'Driscoll and Quinlan on analysis as Newstalk secure radio rights for Lions Test Series
Former France star signs on for another season at Toulouse
'Robbie has developed into an absolute world-class midfielder' - Gatland
Gatland includes six Irish players in Lions' starting XV against Japan
'The first try is ridiculous... His pace is absolutely frightening'
'I do everything I can to provide for my family and put them first' - Aki