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# big-game-player - This year 2022

Tadhg Beirne went to a phenomenal place to help Ireland seal the series

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Tadhg Beirne went to a phenomenal place to help Ireland seal the series

Jul 16th 2022, 11:42 AM 34,323 Views 16 Comments

The Munster man delivered some massive moments in the endgame.

# big-game-player - Last year 2021

Deschamps says 'improved' Benzema has matured after Nations League triumph

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Deschamps says 'improved' Benzema has matured after Nations League triumph

Oct 11th 2021, 12:24 PM 2,853 Views 0 Comments

The Real Madrid forward had been banished from the French national team for over five years but was recalled ahead of Euro 2020.

As Stander heads for retirement, Munster have already found their new talisman

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As Stander heads for retirement, Munster have already found their new talisman

Apr 3rd 2021, 5:36 PM 24,931 Views 42 Comments

Gavin Coombes has been outstanding in the defeats to Leinster and Toulouse.

Quinlan delights as Conor Murray returns to Lions form

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Quinlan delights as Conor Murray returns to Lions form

Mar 26th 2021, 6:00 AM 6,548 Views 18 Comments

‘He’s a big scrum-half who makes a lot of tackles.’

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Eddie Jones says Vunipola injury not serious, blames Kobe beef

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Eddie Jones says Vunipola injury not serious, blames Kobe beef

Oct 5th 2019, 1:30 PM 12,662 Views 3 Comments

England’s powerful number 8 picked up an ankle knock and was replaced at half-time.

Cullen backs Kearney to step up performance to face England

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Cullen backs Kearney to step up performance to face England

Jan 28th 2019, 9:38 AM 8,161 Views 40 Comments

Leinster’s head coach was more concerned with why his fullback was left making one-on-one tackles.

Leavy impresses on audition for seven shirt after luckless SOB injury

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Leavy impresses on audition for seven shirt after luckless SOB injury

Nov 10th 2018, 10:29 PM 13,247 Views 20 Comments

O’Brien’s first-half broken arm opened the door for his Leinster team-mate to shine.

Southgate hails 'exciting' Rashford as striker leads England's youth movement

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Southgate hails 'exciting' Rashford as striker leads England's youth movement

Nov 14th 2017, 3:49 PM 3,035 Views 9 Comments

Rashford continues to impress his national team manager as England prepare for next year’s World Cup.

Lions tour and the All Blacks will bring out the best in Conor Murray

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Lions tour and the All Blacks will bring out the best in Conor Murray

May 4th 2017, 9:15 PM 6,811 Views 1 Comment

The Limerick man can call on recent experience of beating the Kiwis.

Johnny Sexton found his form for Racing Metro at the best possible time

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Johnny Sexton found his form for Racing Metro at the best possible time

May 23rd 2015, 6:41 PM 11,563 Views 5 Comments

The Parisians booked their place in the Top 14 playoffs after thumping Castres.

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