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    talisman
    'He understands rugby mortality more than most' - Coetzee shining for Ulster
    6 Dec 2019
    13
    The42 Rugby Weekly
    'It's easy to throw Joe under the bus, everybody has to take responsibility'
    5 Dec 2019
    30
    the big stage
    Ireland slip to narrow defeat in first game as a core team on the World 7s Series
    5 Dec 2019
    3
    SUAF
    'You have a fear of losing in Thomond Park' - Munster primed for Sarries visit
    5 Dec 2019
    25
    new boss
    IRFU expect Farrell to bring clear vision in 'challenging' 2020 Six Nations
    5 Dec 2019
    19
    Ireland
    'There's a real emphasis on if somebody speaks with a non-Irish accent, they must be better at rugby than us'
    5 Dec 2019
    7
    Mental Hurdle
    'We’re not getting past that quarter-final block... we’ve got to unlock what it is'
    5 Dec 2019
    21
    Hindsight
    Performance anxiety, style of play, underestimating Japan - The IRFU's World Cup review
    4 Dec 2019
    74
    joker
    Best hopes 'hilarious' Farrell doesn't lose element of fun as he steps into Schmidt's shoes
    4 Dec 2019
    3
    Calling Time
    Former Scotland captain retires from international rugby after winning 76 caps
    4 Dec 2019
    4
    mature
    Schmidt expresses caution as 'impressive' James Ryan is touted as Ireland captain
    4 Dec 2019
    57
    schedule
    Gatland's Lions to face Super Rugby sides and South Africa 'A' in 2021
    4 Dec 2019
    18
    draw a line
    Israel Folau and Rugby Australia settle legal dispute
    4 Dec 2019
    53
    Injury
    'I'd lie if I said it wasn't a worry' - Bleyendaal's neck issue a real concern for Munster
    4 Dec 2019
    3
    Second chance
    'I got an opportunity to come to Connacht and I haven’t looked back'
    4 Dec 2019
    10
    15
    Kearney and Larmour working closely and 'learning from each other'
    4 Dec 2019
    6
    'My biggest issue is that I probably put too much pressure on myself as an individual'
    4 Dec 2019
    17
    Neck Issue
    'The most important thing is Tyler himself as a man after rugby' - Van Graan
    3 Dec 2019
    66
    Vacancy
    Paul Dean steps down as Ireland rugby team manager
    3 Dec 2019
    31
    Seven Up
    Ulster speedster Sexton included as Eddy names exciting Ireland squads for Dubai Invitational
    3 Dec 2019
    23
    Pacific Islands
    'If you play one Test for a country, you can’t go back... I think that’s wrong'
    3 Dec 2019
    30
    seamless
    Competition enabling Leinster to 'rotate without a dent in performance'
    3 Dec 2019
    13
    Switch
    Grand Slam winning coach Ruddock joins Ospreys from Lansdowne on short-term deal
    2 Dec 2019
    13
    Injury Update
    Carbery to return later this month but Bleyendaal resting with neck issue
    2 Dec 2019
    12
    tampering
    'Safety is paramount': Van Graan calls for clampdown on moving post-pads
    2 Dec 2019
    37
    classic
    Ireland's Caplice and Murphy score as BaaBaas roll out 'The Wall' against Wales
    2 Dec 2019
    4
    Champions Cup
    Tomane fit again as Leinster suit up to tackle in-form Saints
    2 Dec 2019
    12
    Top 14
    Mourad Boudjellal sells majority share at Toulon but to remain on as club president
    2 Dec 2019
    European nights
    Munster install additional seating in Thomond Park for massive Saracens clash
    2 Dec 2019
    15
    Chop Tackle
    Leinster's Connors has made 48 tackles and missed zero in his last two games
    2 Dec 2019
    30
    best built
    Steve Hansen confirms move to Japanese outfit
    2 Dec 2019
    2
    Snap Happy
    It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
    1 Dec 2019
    3
    Premiership
    Lam's Bristol held by Kidney's 14-man Irish in thrilling finish
    1 Dec 2019
    19
    Sidelined
    Ardie Savea to miss most of Super Rugby season following surgery
    1 Dec 2019
    4
    WIll Power
    'Excellent' Connors seizing his chance in Leinster back row
    1 Dec 2019
    38
    Forward Thinking
    'We have unfinished business': Bundee's debt to Connacht and to Ireland
    1 Dec 2019
    7
    read the game
    How Moyross made Keith Earls, a beautiful tribute to a late colleague and the week's best sportswriting
    1 Dec 2019
    Going Strong
    Kelleher on the double as Leinster maintain unbeaten start to the season
    30 Nov 2019
    43
    brace
    Porch on the double as Connacht power past Southern Kings
    30 Nov 2019
    7
    Hanging up the boots
    Best bows out as Pivac begins Wales reign with thrilling defeat of Barbarians
    30 Nov 2019
    15
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