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# Front Row

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2022
# rugby weekly extra
'Behind them, it's an absolute car crash... There's a big issue'
Ireland’s scrum had another tough outing against the All Blacks last weekend.
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Jul 4th 2022, 7:30 PM
# point of difference
'Remarkable individual' Porter part of a punchy Ireland front row
Rónan Kelleher has been impressed at how seamlessly his team-mate has switched to loosehead.
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Feb 3rd 2022, 6:00 AM
All time
# theme
Furlong and the Lions pack set for another Rumble in the Jungle
The Irish tighthead was pleased with his side’s set-piece effort in the first Test.
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Jul 30th 2021, 6:15 AM
# Options
Tadhg Furlong set to be a key man in the Lions front row again
Warren Gatland will have some big calls to make at loosehead prop and hooker.
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Jun 16th 2021, 7:30 PM
# prop life
Furlong back scrummaging as Porter's strong form for Leinster continues
The Wexford man has been sidelined with a back issue in recent weeks.
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Sep 15th 2020, 9:15 AM
# Front Row
Here are the top 10 international films to catch at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
Highlights will include the Irish premieres of True History of the Kelly Gang and Hearts and Bones.
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Feb 23rd 2020, 7:00 PM
# depth chart
A new hooker and props applying pressure - Ireland's front row for the Six Nations
Who would you like to see Andy Farrell pick in jerseys number one to three in a week’s time?
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Jan 21st 2020, 8:09 PM
# Front Row
Here's what's in store for this year's Dublin International Film Festival
Highlights will include the Irish premieres of Papi Chulo and Eighth Grade.
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Jan 23rd 2019, 3:30 PM
# Go West
Connacht sign ex-Ulster prop Paddy McAllister from Gloucester
The 29-year-old loosehead has spent four years at Kingsholm.
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Jan 15th 2019, 4:21 PM
# 6 Nations
Blow for Scotland and Glasgow as prop Fagerson faces eight weeks sidelined
The tighthead, who started all of last year’s Six Nations fixtures, will hope for a smooth recovery to put himself in contention to face Ireland.
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Jan 5th 2018, 4:28 PM
# Skills
Rugby nause Sinckler and Furlong are the new breed of Lions props
The 24-year-old England international is something of a Lions speech expert.
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Jun 1st 2017, 10:15 PM
# front man
Ulster add beef to pack with signing of South African prop for next season
Schalk van der Merwe joins the province as a project player.
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Mar 8th 2017, 11:45 AM
# Injury List
Ulster decimated by front row injuries while Pienaar also sidelined
Les Kiss has also lost Craig Gilroy and Roger Wilson for Friday’s crucial clash with the Scarlets.
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Jan 4th 2017, 1:00 PM
# Ruck Stats
Analysis: Quinn Roux's big impact and all of Ireland's second Test rucks
We’ve studied the rucks from Ireland’s defeat to the Boks in Johannesburg.
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Jun 23rd 2016, 4:30 AM
# RIP
Harlequins 'deeply saddened' by death of 20-year-old front row Adeniran-Olule
The hooker died tragically following a road traffic collision.
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May 11th 2016, 3:53 PM
# prop life
Positive prognosis on Healy makes Schmidt's prop gamble calculated
Ireland will travel to the World Cup with three tightheads and only two looseheads.
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Sep 1st 2015, 8:25 PM
# Even Keel
'Conor Murray came from nowhere and got a spot on the plane'
Mike Ross says Ireland are measured in their World Cup confidence but are focused only on the warm-up fixtures.
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Jul 24th 2015, 6:30 AM
# Size
Jack McGrath: 'I think I’m pretty light compared to 155 kilos!'
The Ireland loosehead says France pose a particular physical challenge at scrum time.
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Feb 13th 2015, 7:00 AM
# Front Row
You or your kids heading to One Direction tonight? There are some strict arrangements in place
Doors open at 5pm with the lads themselves on stage at 8.15 pm.
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May 23rd 2014, 7:00 AM
# Transfer
Connacht secure signing of Blues front row McCartney on three-year deal
The 28-year-old known as ‘Freak’ by his Super Rugby teammates will move to Galway next season.
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Apr 17th 2014, 11:03 AM
# front row union
Front row injuries a concern for Leinster in build up to Munster derby
Cian Healy, Marty Moore, Jack McGrath and Tadhg Furlong all remain doubts for the inter-provincial clash.
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Mar 27th 2014, 2:09 PM
# foundations
'Creaking' Welsh set-piece could hamper gainline threat -- Evans
The former Lions wing is hoping Jamie Roberts has plenty of opportunity to run at Ireland tomorrow.
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Feb 7th 2014, 7:45 AM
# Tight Five
Ireland's front row face true test against world class Welsh
The influence of referee Wayne Barnes has been highlighted as a key in Saturday’s clash.
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Feb 6th 2014, 7:00 AM
Stand-up destroys obnoxious heckler
Who’s laughing now?
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Nov 8th 2013, 4:55 PM
# Fronting Up
Munster's front row as good as any other unit in the league boasts Penney
The New Zealander is encouraged by the progress of the province’s home-grown talent.
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Oct 7th 2013, 6:30 AM
# Your Say
Open thread: Who would you pick as the Lions front row?
Irish supporters will expect to hear Cian Healy’s name announced on 30 April. Everything after that is wishful thinking.
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Apr 18th 2013, 8:00 AM
# faithful servant
Munster's Marcus Horan to retire at the end of the season
The prop has played 224 times for Munster, won 67 Ireland caps and captured the Grand Slam in 2009.
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Apr 11th 2013, 6:02 PM
# 6 Nations
VIDEO: What can Tom Court offer Ireland on Sunday?
The loose-head will start in Murrayfield, in place of the suspended Cian Healy.
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Feb 22nd 2013, 8:00 PM
# 6 Nations
Smal has confidence in Irish front row after Paddy's Day mash-up
The Ireland forwards coach is aware that England will be targeting a repeat of their scrum dominance last year.
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Feb 7th 2013, 8:00 AM
# November Tests
Mike Ross eager to atone for scrum slip-up against Springboks
The Leinster prop proved he was human against South Africa. He will be hoping to lift expectations when he faces Argentina.
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Nov 21st 2012, 9:41 AM
# November Tests
'I don't see myself as a South African rugby player at all' - Richardt Strauss
Ireland’s new hooker had a baptism of fire against his native country on Saturday and is warming to the task.
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Nov 13th 2012, 3:25 PM
# Injury Update
Late change: 'The Beast' ruled out of Ireland v South Africa
The loose-head prop had been admitted to hospital as a precaution after he suffered mild heart palpitations this morning.
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Nov 10th 2012, 1:57 PM
# IRESAF
Guinness Series: Leinster front-row ready to answer Ireland's call thanks to some insider trading
“Are you going to change your name to Richardt O’Strauss?” asked a South African reporter. We copyrighted that joke last month.
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Nov 8th 2012, 8:10 PM
# hooking good
Pro12: Sherry still hoping to receive Ireland's call
Before competing with Richardt Strauss for an Ireland jersey, the hooker knows he must see off Damien Varley for a starting spot with Munster.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 3:26 PM
# better
Rory Best: We need to develop that ruthless Leinster mentality
The Ulster and Ireland hooker talks about the upcoming season, Irish rugby and finding more ‘freaks’ like Stephen Ferris.
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Aug 22nd 2012, 2:46 PM
# banana skin
Mike Ross an injury doubt for Ireland's First Test against All Blacks
The tighthead prop’s injured hamstring may prevent him from lining up against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Jun 4th 2012, 8:20 AM
# In the tight
Scrum down: Connacht snap up Nathan White
Leinster’s Kiwi prop Nathan White has agreed to join Connacht on a three-year deal at the end of the season.
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Feb 21st 2012, 11:36 AM