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2023
depth chart
Crop of exciting young Irish locks can add to Farrell's frontline trio
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ANALYSIS
Munster man Snyman continues to show his class for Springboks
22 Oct 2023
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The big man with big potential - McCarthy set for first Ireland start
4 Aug 2023
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How has Munster man RG Snyman's return to Test rugby gone?
20 Jul 2023
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Munster's player of the season? Jean Kleyn but the competition is strong
25 May 2023
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ANALYSIS
Toulouse move unlikely as Henderson remains key man in Ireland
24 Feb 2023
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Ryan can remind everyone of his quality as Leinster clash with Connacht
14 Oct 2022
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Second row pair Ahern and McCarthy shine in Emerging Ireland's win
30 Sep 2022
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Analysis
Analysis: How Jason Jenkins has made an immediate impact at Leinster
27 Sep 2022
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Kieran Treadwell's stock rises for Ireland in excellent win over the Māori
12 Jul 2022
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Ryan returns from concussion as McCarthy takes 'huge step up' for Leinster
7 May 2022
5.5k
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Run Ryan Run
'Rugby is going to be a small part of my life... I want to make it as meaningful as possible'
26 Feb 2022
12.2k
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Tighthead Lock
Leinster set to sign lock Jenkins from Munster ahead of next season
19 Jan 2022
51.2k
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Farrell feels Henderson 'better suited' to All Blacks as Beirne benched
11 Nov 2021
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Ryan looks for next level having moved past Lions disappointment
1 Oct 2021
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Meath's Monaghan eager for another shot after Ireland debut
17 Sep 2021
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'If you’re picking on form, it’s Itoje and Henderson' - Rory Best
Updated 19 Jul 2021
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'It’s a massive opportunity. It’s the last game before the first Test selection'
15 Jul 2021
8.5k
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Connacht confirm signing of Tongan international lock Leva Fifita
31 May 2021
10.5k
5
Potential
'Athletically, he is phenomenal. We really don't produce guys like him in Ireland'
6 Mar 2021
93.8k
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STANDOUT
Top carrier, tackler, passer, and jackler - Tadhg Beirne's best game yet for Ireland
9 Feb 2021
20.7k
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form
'His athleticism is ridiculous but he can also pack a scrum' - Beirne pushes for Ireland start
Updated 29 Jan 2021
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Irish Abroad
Irish lock Regan earns training contract with Super Rugby's Highlanders
22 Dec 2020
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Pride of Skerries
Stalwart lock Alan O'Connor keeps getting better for McFarland's Ulster
10 Dec 2020
3.6k
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Physical
Roux proud to play part for Ireland with family watching on from South Africa
16 Nov 2020
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4
Fronting Up
Beirne shows up strongly alongside immense Ryan in Ireland's second row
3 Nov 2020
10.7k
5
Boost
France lock le Roux free to play against Ireland after avoiding ban at hearing
27 Oct 2020
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Stop Gap
Masterson moves to second row as Connacht's lock stocks run very low
24 Oct 2020
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locks
Beirne's 'dream game' sees him work well with Wycherley in Munster pack
2 Sep 2020
7.4k
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depth chart
Munster back promising academy locks after 'devastating' RG Snyman injury
26 Aug 2020
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test rugby
'I am lucky Munster are allowing me to play for the Springboks'
5 Aug 2020
13.0k
12
Key Man
James Ryan's injury a big blow but Leinster have second row depth to cope
4 Aug 2020
8.0k
11
Irish Abroad
Irish lock O'Shea signs for French Pro D2 club after leaving Munster
6 Jul 2020
10.1k
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Déise Man
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11 May 2020
13.7k
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The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Niall Murray
9 Apr 2020
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RISE UP
'Connacht as champions, the weeks that followed were just unbelievable'
24 Mar 2020
7.8k
6
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The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Ryan Baird
23 Mar 2020
12.1k
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big dev
'To see the support that the country gave me was really good' - Toner
3 Feb 2020
8.5k
10
The Big Cheese
'He just keeps getting better and better, and I don’t see it stopping'
24 Sep 2019
13.3k
13
locks
Henderson and Ryan at the heart of Ireland's dominant outing up front
23 Sep 2019
10.3k
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