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# glutton for punishment

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Van der Flier happy to mix it in open Leinster style, but loves the grind of hard-fought Tests

Maybe he likes the misery.

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Nov 21st 2019, 6:30 AM

Diego Brandao wants a rematch with Conor McGregor... No, really

The Brazilian is the only person who wants to see that fight again.

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Apr 16th 2015, 3:27 PM

No rest for Gordon D'Arcy as Ulster go without Payne

Leinster have handed the reins to Ian Madigan for tomorrow’s visit of Scarlets.

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Nov 29th 2013, 12:47 PM

Pro12: Heaslip can't wait for return to 'hell on earth'

The Leinster number eight is back in contention to play for his province this weekend. And the trip to Italy can’t come soon enough.

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Sep 13th 2012, 7:45 AM