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'More mauls, more penalties' - The big change that Rassie wanted
Ireland and other nations have been preparing for a shift in refereeing at the maul.
Irish Abroad
'Going back in to Munster was full circle in a weird way. I enjoyed it'
Ex-Munster scrum-half John Poland is now playing in Sydney’s Shute Shield.
score to settle
How are Joe Schmidt's Wallabies shaping up for Ireland's visit?
The experienced head coach has calls to make in a few areas of his team.
Selection
Ireland arrive in Sydney as Farrell considers team for Wallabies clash
The Ireland head coach will want to make a fast start to the Nations Championship.
AnalysisDominant
How Leinster's complete performance took the Bulls apart
Leo Cullen’s men delivered an excellent display at Croke Park.
Deja Vu
Leinster retain URC crown in style with another battering of the Bulls
Leo Cullen’s men were too good for the South Africans at Croke Park again.
Analysiscontest
How Leinster and the Bulls are using a new tactic under high balls
There have been some teething issues for teams implementing the new approach.
Analysisno scrum no win
Bulls out to settle scrum score with Leinster in Croker repeat
The Irish province had the better of this battle in last season’s final.
sayonara
What actually happened that led to James Lowe's exit from Irish rugby?
The 33-year-old wing has one last game with Leinster in the URC final next week.
Options
Farrell prepares to name Ireland tour squad amid injury concerns
The Ireland boss needs Leinster’s players to come through the URC final unscathed.
expertise
Coaching appointments give McMillan's Munster a timely boost
Jared Payne and Jimmy Duffy have proven to be popular appointments.
sayonara
Lowe has been a star of Irish rugby. He will be missed
The 33-year-old is Leinster’s record try-scorer and has been key for Ireland.
Lowey
James Lowe confirms his exit from Irish rugby in heartfelt statement
The 33-year-old wing is set for a move to Japanese club rugby.
