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'You have a fear of losing in Thomond Park' - Munster primed for Sarries visit
IRFU expect Farrell to bring clear vision in 'challenging' 2020 Six Nations
'There's a real emphasis on if somebody speaks with a non-Irish accent, they must be better at rugby than us'
'We’re not getting past that quarter-final block... we’ve got to unlock what it is'
Performance anxiety, style of play, underestimating Japan - The IRFU's World Cup review
Best hopes 'hilarious' Farrell doesn't lose element of fun as he steps into Schmidt's shoes
Former Scotland captain retires from international rugby after winning 76 caps
Schmidt expresses caution as 'impressive' James Ryan is touted as Ireland captain
Gatland's Lions to face Super Rugby sides and South Africa 'A' in 2021
Israel Folau and Rugby Australia settle legal dispute
'I'd lie if I said it wasn't a worry' - Bleyendaal's neck issue a real concern for Munster
'I got an opportunity to come to Connacht and I haven’t looked back'
Kearney and Larmour working closely and 'learning from each other'
'My biggest issue is that I probably put too much pressure on myself as an individual'
'The most important thing is Tyler himself as a man after rugby' - Van Graan
Paul Dean steps down as Ireland rugby team manager
Ulster speedster Sexton included as Eddy names exciting Ireland squads for Dubai Invitational
'If you play one Test for a country, you can’t go back... I think that’s wrong'
Competition enabling Leinster to 'rotate without a dent in performance'
Grand Slam winning coach Ruddock joins Ospreys from Lansdowne on short-term deal
Carbery to return later this month but Bleyendaal resting with neck issue
'Safety is paramount': Van Graan calls for clampdown on moving post-pads
Ireland's Caplice and Murphy score as BaaBaas roll out 'The Wall' against Wales
Tomane fit again as Leinster suit up to tackle in-form Saints
Mourad Boudjellal sells majority share at Toulon but to remain on as club president
Munster install additional seating in Thomond Park for massive Saracens clash
Leinster's Connors has made 48 tackles and missed zero in his last two games
Steve Hansen confirms move to Japanese outfit
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
Lam's Bristol held by Kidney's 14-man Irish in thrilling finish
Ardie Savea to miss most of Super Rugby season following surgery
'Excellent' Connors seizing his chance in Leinster back row
'We have unfinished business': Bundee's debt to Connacht and to Ireland
How Moyross made Keith Earls, a beautiful tribute to a late colleague and the week's best sportswriting
Kelleher on the double as Leinster maintain unbeaten start to the season
Porch on the double as Connacht power past Southern Kings
Best bows out as Pivac begins Wales reign with thrilling defeat of Barbarians
Mourad Boudjellal no longer majority shareholder at Toulon - reports
'You have got to throw fellas in at the right time'
'It's an atmosphere of sporting excellence, not just rugby'