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# 8

Last year
2022
# Complete
'He's hugely experienced... He's had some big performances over the past few weeks'
Caelan Doris has been playing brilliant rugby for Leinster and Ireland.
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Dec 12th 2022, 7:00 AM
All time
# Lion
'It's easier to silence that kind of noise... I feel a bit vindicated'
Leinster’s Jack Conan starts in the number eight shirt against Glasgow again tonight.
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Oct 22nd 2021, 6:45 AM
# rotation
Ruddock moves to 8 as Leinster make eight changes for trip to Neath
Leo Cullen has rung the changes for tomorrow’s clash with the Ospreys.
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Feb 20th 2020, 12:22 PM
# 8
'What we needed from him was to do his talking on the field, not off the field'
Billy Vunipola was excellent as Saracens claimed the Champions Cup against Leinster.
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May 12th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Game Breaker
Analysis: Conan continues to press Ireland claims with sensational showing
The Leinster number eight was man of the match against Ulster in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 2:00 PM
# 8
Heaslip was often under-appreciated but his professionalism set new standards
The 34-year-old confirmed his retirement from the game after a superb career.
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Feb 26th 2018, 5:08 PM
# Impact
'I'm CJ Stander and I'm the captain now': Munster back-row buoyed by new experience
Saturday put Stander on Ireland’s bench for the first time in his 17 Tests, and he captained the side as they forced a win over Fiji.
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Nov 20th 2017, 3:00 PM
# No Billy
Stander starts Lions tour as an 8, while Gatland praises Haskell's personality
With Billy Vunipola missing, Stander will compete with Taulupe Faletau for the eight shirt.
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May 22nd 2017, 7:18 PM
# Classy
Leinster pay tribute to Axel on their first visit to Thomond since his death
The eastern province are in Limerick for a Guinness Pro12 clash.
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Dec 26th 2016, 5:18 PM
# 8
Earls glad to see Foley remembered with 'phenomenal' tribute in front of Haka
“Axel’s never going to be forgotten. There isn’t a day goes by when we don’t think of him.”
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Nov 8th 2016, 4:56 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Happy mid-October. Here’s everything you need to know as we start Thursday morning.
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Oct 15th 2015, 8:35 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know, as we gather ourselves and move on from Budget Day.
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Oct 14th 2015, 8:46 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ready for Budget Day? Whether you are or not, it’s happening. Here’s what you need to know.
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Oct 13th 2015, 8:24 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s been a fine start to the day, weatherwise – here’s everything you need to know as you kick off Tuesday.
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Oct 6th 2015, 8:49 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 A (very) early morning breakthrough in the bus strike talks, suspected dissidents detained, Harry Shearer to leave Simpsons – and U2′s new tour.
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May 14th 2015, 8:37 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 A fresh earthquake in Nepal, a ‘very challenging’ murder investigation … and video of a couple apparently engaged in a ‘sex act’ in a Dublin doorway.
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May 12th 2015, 8:48 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The rental market’s ‘big squeeze’, new appeal over Rathcoole baby, a wind warning … and an unusual story from New Zealand.
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May 11th 2015, 8:47 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Shocks and surprises across the board in the UK election, the report into baby deaths in Portlaoise hospital – and another rainfall warning.
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May 8th 2015, 8:40 AM
# Looking Back
7 of the smallest stadiums in Premier League history
With Bournemourth set to enter the top flight, Dean Court is about to become one of the smallest grounds in the competition’s history.
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Apr 28th 2015, 8:30 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s Friday. But unfortunately it’s also still January. Here’s everything you need to know this morning…
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Jan 23rd 2015, 8:35 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Another cold morning. Here’s everything you need to know as we head into Tuesday.
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Jan 20th 2015, 8:23 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s a cold, cold morning. Here’s everything you need to know as you start your week.
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Jan 19th 2015, 8:26 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we head into another sun-soaked weeken… No, hang-on… Still January, isn’t it?
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Jan 16th 2015, 8:33 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as you battle ‘Storm Rachel’ on your way out this morning.
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Jan 15th 2015, 8:27 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we head into another day of hideous weather.
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Jan 14th 2015, 8:50 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ready for the snow? Here’s everything you need to know as we head into Tuesday.
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Jan 13th 2015, 8:50 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we head into a blustery Monday morning.
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Jan 12th 2015, 8:27 AM
# Dublin 8
Man arrested over explosion that 'sent fireball up in the air'
Gardaí, Dublin Fire Brigade and an Army bomb disposal team all attended the scene in the wake of the blast, back in March.
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Oct 14th 2014, 6:39 PM
# ready for ravenhill?
Ligament damage rules Vunipola out for remainder of Six Nations
The Saracens number eight’s new focus will be regaining fitness in time to face Ulster in the Heineken Cup.
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Feb 24th 2014, 7:37 PM