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2022
# big game player
Tadhg Beirne went to a phenomenal place to help Ireland seal the series
The Munster man delivered some massive moments in the endgame.
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Jul 16th 2022, 11:42 AM
All time
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Deschamps says 'improved' Benzema has matured after Nations League triumph
The Real Madrid forward had been banished from the French national team for over five years but was recalled ahead of Euro 2020.
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Oct 11th 2021, 12:24 PM
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As Stander heads for retirement, Munster have already found their new talisman
Gavin Coombes has been outstanding in the defeats to Leinster and Toulouse.
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Apr 3rd 2021, 5:36 PM
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Quinlan delights as Conor Murray returns to Lions form
‘He’s a big scrum-half who makes a lot of tackles.’
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Mar 26th 2021, 6:00 AM
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Eddie Jones says Vunipola injury not serious, blames Kobe beef
England’s powerful number 8 picked up an ankle knock and was replaced at half-time.
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Oct 5th 2019, 1:30 PM
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Cullen backs Kearney to step up performance to face England
Leinster’s head coach was more concerned with why his fullback was left making one-on-one tackles.
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Jan 28th 2019, 9:38 AM
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Leavy impresses on audition for seven shirt after luckless SOB injury
O’Brien’s first-half broken arm opened the door for his Leinster team-mate to shine.
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Nov 10th 2018, 10:29 PM
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Southgate hails 'exciting' Rashford as striker leads England's youth movement
Rashford continues to impress his national team manager as England prepare for next year’s World Cup.
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Nov 14th 2017, 3:49 PM
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Lions tour and the All Blacks will bring out the best in Conor Murray
The Limerick man can call on recent experience of beating the Kiwis.
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May 4th 2017, 9:15 PM
# big game player
Johnny Sexton found his form for Racing Metro at the best possible time
The Parisians booked their place in the Top 14 playoffs after thumping Castres.
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May 23rd 2015, 6:41 PM