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'A guy doesn't get picked because he's too small. He might just be a late developer'

The new Rugby Academy Ireland is looking to give rugby players another route into the professional game.

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Aug 4th 2018, 8:00 AM

'I kind of feel blessed that I got the opportunity to see what the real working world is like'

Barry Daly was close to giving up rugby before his luck changed and he earned a professional contract with Leinster.

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Feb 22nd 2018, 9:00 AM

The Bus Éireann strike begins today - here's how to get around

A nationwide indefinite strike begins from midnight tonight.

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Mar 24th 2017, 12:01 AM