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Rugby

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Jamie Heaslip announces his retirement with immediate effect
'With the Ireland U18s, I was eight tries in five games, so I'm dropping off now!'
Frawley still thinking of club roots after delivering on full Leinster debut
'The players are starting to buy into it': New-look Ireland turn a corner under Kiwi Griggs
21-year-old Ryan a force for Ireland as he holds himself to highest standards
'Anything over 44 minutes, we have won... anything 37 or below, they have won'
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
Damian Browne on the capsizes, calm, blood and tears of his epic solo row across the Atlantic
England and Scotland asked to explain tunnel incident involving Farrell and Wilson
Five-try Ireland show clinical edge to claim bonus-point win over Wales
This fella Ronaldo's a cod, Zeebs loves Scotland and more tweets of the week
Spanish rugby on a high as they close in on RWC19 place in Ireland's pool
'I would kick myself in the face if I was the fella who threw on a tracksuit and was jobs for the boys'
Last year's defeat in Edinburgh still rankles in Grand Slam-chasing Ireland squad
Irish connections aplenty as New York gets its first professional rugby club
Ireland 'a work in progress' but limited prep time presents challenges ahead of Wales
Ireland well positioned to claim Six Nations but Schmidt concerned about defence
'It doesn't need to be said what is expected when you wear a 13 jersey with Ireland'
Ulster surrender half-time lead to sink to heavy defeat to Beirne-inspired Scarlets
'I apologise to Joe if I upset him': Schmidt and Gatland trade frosty compliments
Russell's redemption as sensational Scotland end 10-year wait for England win
Injuries not concerning for Schmidt, who backs Sexton call to 'seize the moment'
Watch: Scotland tear England apart with expansive, free-flowing rugby
All the highlights from Ireland's pulsating five-try win over Wales
Farrell outstanding, Ireland's depth delivers and a huge effort from the pack
Player ratings as Ireland see off Wales in Six Nations thriller
Grand Slam hopes alive as Ireland notch bonus-point win against Wales
Griffin's blistering try completes strong second half showing from Connacht
Ireland v Wales, Six Nations
'At that time in my life, I would have given everything not to play rugby'
McCloskey enjoying Payne game in defence as Ulster face up to champions Scarlets
4 players who stood out in the Ireland U20s’ Six Nations defeat to Wales
Fierce fraternal rivalry makes Wales a pivotal point in Ireland's season
Frawley and Byrne twins push Leinster to 10-try win over sorry Southern Kings
Munster close the gap on Glasgow but impressive win in Cork comes at a cost
Ireland U20s come up just short in wild Donnybrook encounter with Wales
'I think Wales have surprised a few people': Johnson not counting on dream decider
Best allays concern over Sexton fitness, plans an unhappy 100th for Gatland
Paddy Jackson: 'She didn't have to stay. She could have left if she wanted but she didn't'
The Rugby Show: Ireland v Wales preview with Tomás O'Leary