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Analysis: Faletau sets the Lions standard that CJ Stander has to match
Son of former Leinster captain Pim thriving in Australian club rugby
Wales' omission of 'world class' James Davies increasingly baffling
Stander starts Lions tour as an 8, while Gatland praises Haskell's personality
Ruddock's form earns Ireland's call but immediate focus is on Pro12 semi-final
'In pro rugby, you're in a bit of a bubble. It's nice to come out of it for a while'
Leinster set to sign Wallabies international Scott Fardy as a second row
Stander calls on POC for leadership chats before Munster's Edinburgh clash
'I'm always slagging him that he's going around with his notepad'
'I’m never going to be an Irishman, but I can try my best' - Stander
Sean O'Brien looking forward to linking up with new Ireland star Stander
Analysis: O'Donoghue and O'Donnell shine in Munster's back row
Youghal man O'Callaghan showing international credentials for Munster
Pocock says he'll organise RWC final tickets for 'legend' David Attenborough
Chris Henry: 'You have to prepare for getting smashed and do some damage yourself'
Murphy keen to put breakdown record straight against Romania at RWC
'For a lot of that season and for a long time, I had a bit of a f**k-you mentality'
Murphy has Schmidt's trust as he reads Ireland's game better than ever
Triple Grand Slam winner Jones forced to retire with immediate effect
SOB, Henry and Toner helped Jack Conan prep for his Ireland debut
World Cup looks to be over for Rhys Ruddock after recurrence of arm injury
Pat Lam's Connacht have signed a Kiwi back row ahead of next season
Saracens have added another powerful back row to their squad
Promising ex-Leinster back row Gilsenan signs new contract with London Irish
Another Munster player will be joining James Coughlan in Pau, but Denis Hurley is staying put
'There were gaps there' - Tommy O'Donnell knows where Munster need to improve
Ruddock ready for Georgian power after starring in Boks beating
Ireland well able to carry the ball without me -- Sean O'Brien
Jack Conan could be natural successor to Heaslip at number eight -- Kevin McLaughlin
5 important questions for Munster ahead of the Champions Cup
Heenan taking things slowly as Connacht look for rapid improvement
Stander eager to nail down Munster spot as Ireland ambition lingers
Irish provinces strong enough for Champions Cup success - O'Brien
Butterworth the latest in Lansdowne's line of professional converts
'Argentina rattled us a bit at the breakdown' - Ireland lock Henderson
Steffon Armitage named 2014 ERC European Player of the Year
5 key areas in the Toulon v Saracens Heineken Cup final
Henderson hopeful of Ireland start as he learns the donkey work from O'Connell
David Wallace: Foley the driving force of Munster for many years, now it's just official
Jordi Murphy hoping to emulate Lansdowne teammate Moore with Ireland cap