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Rugby

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Munster trophy hopes rest on Pro14 as Racing build towards Leinster
Analysis: A clever little moment that sums up Donnacha Ryan's excellence
O'Brien vows to return 'a new man', as Leinster deny flanker was rushed back
Leinster hopeful McFadden's hamstring injury doesn't rule him out of Bilbao
Back from injury, but the pain of semi-final defeat runs deep for Keith Earls
England's Dylan Hartley set for extended break from rugby due to concussion
'We're not in the business of hoarding players, we're here to develop players'
Earls, Furlong, Murray and Sexton up for Players' Player of the Year
Pick your favourite out of these three brilliant nominees for Rugby Players Ireland Try of the Year
Lessons and mining vast experience in Leinster doesn't end with place in the final
'It's a serious effort to get back in that timeframe': Henshaw huge for Leinster after shoulder injury
'I'd never criticise my players. When we lose, it's on me' - Van Graan
Donnacha Ryan a difference-maker in Racing's win over Munster
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
A new face for Division 1A next season as UCC and Banbridge advance in AIL play-offs
Leinster will be favourites but Racing a real danger with Teddy Thomas and co.
Sexton braced for 'special and tough' clash with former club Racing in Champions Cup final
O'Mahony: 'I'm tired of learning lessons... I'm tired of losing semi-finals'
'It's a very tough one to take but it's rugby, it's life'
Munster's dire first-half leaves them with too much to do against Racing
Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup semi-final
Cullen bidding to become first man to lift European Cup as both player and coach
UL Bohemians retain Women's All-Ireland League crown with win over Old Belvedere
'The most impressive thing about Scott is what he's doing with the younger guys off the field'
Kilkenny v Tipperary 1968, Arsenal's miracle worker Wenger and the week's best sportswriting
Munster not thinking about all-Irish final before facing the heat in Bordeaux
'We're part of something really special and winning is such a great feeling'
Sexton on Larmour: 'He backs himself... he backed himself against 10 Scarlets on the short side'
Dramatic late Timoney try keeps Ulster's Pro14 playoff hopes alive against Glasgow
Pivac full of praise for Leinster as Scarlets turn their focus to Pro14 run-in
'We've had two great days in the Aviva, but it's a very different challenge to go away to Spain'
Letter from Bordeaux: Munster fans out in force in French sunshine
Talking points as Leinster thrash Scarlets to reach Champions Cup final
Five-star Leinster book their ticket to Bilbao with scintillating victory over Scarlets
'We’ve got a lot of world-class players in our back three' - Zebo misses out
Lansdowne win first Bateman Cup in 87 years to end Cork Con's bid for six-in-a-row
'It will have an impact' - Munster and Racing to do battle in scorching weather
Leinster v Scarlets, Champions Cup semi-final
Wallabies centre Horne forced to retire a week after suffering arm injury
Bow ties, blazers, champagne at half-time: Racing's 'Le Show-Bizz' era