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Rugby

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Euro 2016, Mourinho and what is the time in Rio: Ireland's most Googled sports searches in 2016
Munster refute claims they are receiving special treatment over Jaco Taute's contract
Conan vows to come back stronger after injury setbacks with one eye on Ireland call
Paul O'Connell's coaching career off to a winning start at Thomond Park
Irish Sevens stars Hannah Tyrrell and Audrey O'Flynn take on The42 Christmas Quiz
Ireland's form means there's a lot to get excited about as rugby rolls into 2017
Farrell: Six Nations bonus-point system will suit Ireland - and the Lions
'I began vomiting. I was still allowed back on the field' - Jamie Cudmore's frightening concussion story
Specialist visit required for Sweetnam as he misses his first game this season
O'Loughlin hoping rivalry with Ringrose will inspire both players
Michael Murphy and Shane Williams rumoured to be on board for Toughest Trade 2017
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina confirms French move
The rugby world is always changing and Ireland's Anna Caplice is always ready
Sexton in contention for Leinster's showdown with Ulster
The historic international rugby year as seen through the lens
Former Irish international added to the Connacht coaching ticket for the remainder of the season
Scannell delighted after Munster grind out win, plays down talk of 'weak' Leinster selection
Harlequins and Gloucester serve up 52 points in front of 77,000 fans at Twickenham
Welsh landmark for Dan Biggar as Ospreys leapfrog Leinster into second
Here's The42's Ireland XV to start the 6 Nations
More injury woe for Connacht as key quartet emerge as fresh doubts for Munster visit
Iceland, Fiji and Dundalk: 12 months of standout teams
Gone too soon: 5 people the rugby world lost in 2016
Erasmus grateful as Munster deliver in front of record Thomond crowd
Munster close to finalising deal to keep Taute until end of season
Munster move clear at top of Pro12 with bonus-point win over Leinster
Munster v Leinster, Guinness Pro12
Leinster and Ireland's Fergus McFadden takes on The42 Christmas Quiz
Leinster pay tribute to Axel on their first visit to Thomond since his death
Quiz: How well do you remember the women's rugby year?
Christmas cracker in store as Munster seek vengeance with Leinster in town
Bundee, JVDF and CJ: The42's Pro12 team of 2016
How many of these classic Irish sports books have you read?
83 of our favourite Irish sports pics of 2016
'We've come this far, we'll do it our way': Connacht's unbelievable day in the sun
The boy in the red scrum cap: JVDF's meteoric rise from Wicklow to the world stage
14 sportspeople who had a 2016 to remember
The Irish rugby players who bowed out of the game this year
Conor Murray on Anthony Foley's death and more of the week's best sportswriting
42 of the best bits of the sporting year