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Rugby

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Rugby referee and role model Nigel Owens whistles new tune as farmer
Figures show concussion in English rugby at an all-time high
'Joe really does get a bit emotional and it doesn’t feel right. Like seeing your dad cry'
Ringrose, Sexton and Doris ruled out of St Stephen's Day clash with Munster
'I went from playing golf with the local electrician to playing rugby with the best player in the world in 3 weeks'
Baird honing in on fundamentals for Leinster
'It's probably as dark a changing room as I've been in. A lot of soul searching is needed'
'It was not the smartest decision - a mistake that is on me'
'We did some dumb stuff, I'm annoyed, cranky, frustrated'
Connacht on the brink of European exit after losing to Bristol
Zebo scores one of seven tries as Racing thrash Harlequins in London
'He's a very special player and a very special bloke. He wants an Irish jersey'
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Dementia fears in rugby, Mayo's everlasting spirit and more of the week's best sportswriting
Toulon study appeal after Scarlets given European win for 'harrowing' Covid-19 withdrawal
Munster produce their greatest comeback in years to beat Clermont
Cullen content to wait for offical channels to discuss dangerous hit on Van Der Flier
Ulster blow lead and bow out after 9-try thriller in Gloucester
Baird to the fore as re-jigged Leinster see off Saints
Pat Lam says Bristol’s Champions Cup hopes ‘on the line’ against Connacht
McCloskey a key man in all aspects as Ulster look for crucial away win
Saints alive now but Leinster will kill their European hopes by 3pm
'Ben Healy is Dan Carter-ish; Craig Casey is The Real McCoy'
Wasps see off 14-man Montpellier to top Champions Cup pool
No 'blame' but Bath, Glasgow and champions Exeter handed 4-try defeats for Covid cancellations
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Toulon pull out of Champions Cup clash in Wales citing Covid-19 concerns
‘Sometimes I feel like ringing up their parents to ask who I should select’
Aki and Oliver come into Connacht starting XV for visit of Pat Lam's Bristol
Billy Burns back from injury to captain Ulster against his former club
Ringrose returns for Leinster and Harry wins battle of the Byrne brothers
21-year-old prop Wycherley gets first European start for Munster in Clermont
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
'It's been my ambition for a long time and to get out there was awesome'
Connacht's young guns make impact and 'there's definitely more to come'
'It’s down to me to keep playing well and hold on to the jersey' - Murray
6 more former players take action against rugby union in concussion lawsuit
Irish men's sevens team learn details of Olympic qualifiers
'It was illegal' - Munster dismiss Harlequins 'rolling around and diving' claims
Crowley and Flannery hope for Munster chances over festive inter-pro season