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Ireland will get a taste of life without Sexton and Murray as in-form France visit

Andy Farrell’s side will need a superb performance to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.

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Feb 14th 2021, 7:00 AM

Racing strong favourites but Friend wants 'the might of Connacht' to test them

The westerners are underdogs today in Paris as their Champions Cup campaign gets underway.

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Dec 13th 2020, 7:00 AM

Crusaders XV includes All Black tight five in another huge test for the Lions

The Super Rugby leaders have named an impressive starting team for Saturday.

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Jun 8th 2017, 4:23 AM

Our relationship with England has moved on, but we might need a bit of the 2007 spirit tomorrow

‘This is England, on the brink of a Grand Slam. Not them. Not here,’ writes Tommy Martin.

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Mar 17th 2017, 9:43 AM

Murray blow adds to demanding task for Schmidt's Ireland in Dublin

Joe Schmidt was forced into late changes ahead of tomorrow’s clash with England.

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Mar 17th 2017, 1:01 AM

Champions Cup can be just the tonic for World Cup heartache says Shane Horgan

However, the former Leinster winger says his team will find this year’s competition difficult.

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Nov 12th 2015, 10:37 PM

Gibraltar team: Everyone's telling us if they don't score more than 7 we're better than Brazil

The minnows are aiming high ahead of their clash with the World champions.

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Nov 13th 2014, 12:50 PM

Heartwarming flashmob proposal in a Dublin bar

Ronan and Sarah, we wish you all the best.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 10:10 AM

Heineken Cup: O'Halloran return softens Parks blow for Connacht

Danie Poolman is also missing from the line-up for the tough away trip to face Harlequins.

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Jan 11th 2013, 10:58 AM