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'I had to turn it off... 'I can't watch this'': Rugby can wait as Dan Leavy eyes long road back
The Leinster and Ireland flanker has found the sport he loves to be a tough watch since his horror knee injury.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 7:00 AM
'It's nice to be able to focus on one position': Jordi Murphy revelling in run at 7
The former Leinster man is hoping to make his presence felt ‘in the thick of things̵7; against his former club this weekend.
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Apr 24th 2019, 6:32 PM
Big call for Schmidt to make at openside with Leavy offering 'X-factor'
Sean O̵7;Brien̵7;s experience is tempting after Josh van der Flier was ruled out.
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Mar 13th 2019, 1:01 AM
Tough call on JVDF but O'Brien gets an opportunity 'to work his way back in'
Joe Schmidt calls on O̵7;Brien̵7;s ball-carrying ballast and experience for Ireland̵7;s trip to Murrayfield.
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Feb 8th 2019, 6:15 AM
Outstanding Leavy seizing his chance with another big shift in green
The Leinster flanker is relishing a first visit to Twickenham next weekend.
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Mar 10th 2018, 10:34 PM
O'Brien's performance puts pressure on returning captain Warburton
‘I know there’s every chance that I might not even get involved in that first Test.̵7;
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Jun 12th 2017, 1:30 AM
'I was just running on instinct, I didn't want to stuff it up': Old, wise McCaw still wary of over-thinking the biggest games
The captain is ready to get more battle scars to reach a second consecutive World Cup final.
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Oct 23rd 2015, 8:29 PM
Analysis: Three of the world's best opensides set for titanic contest
Richie McCaw, David Pocock and Michael Hooper all start as New Zealand face Australia.
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Aug 7th 2015, 6:50 AM
End of season fatigue? Richie McCaw says he's just getting started
The Kiwi captain expects energy and fire from the hosts at Lansdowne Road tomorrow.
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Nov 23rd 2013, 5:16 PM
McCaw leading All Black search for satisfying perfection
Richie McCaw is at the centre of New Zealand̵7;s never-ending drive to improve.
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Nov 21st 2013, 8:18 AM
I never stopped believing says Federer after Wimbledon win number seven
The Swiss maestro cherished the ‘great moment̵7; of his record-breaking 17th Grand Slam and praised Andy Murray.
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Jul 8th 2012, 7:41 PM