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# Hard Knocks

'Freak' training ground knock kept Farrell from lining out for Munster

Meanwhile, Johann van Graan lamented the ‘moments’ that ensured Munster fell just short of the knock-out stages.

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Jan 19th 2020, 4:54 PM

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IRFU decline proposal for behind-the-scenes series on Schmidt's Ireland

The discussions never advanced beyond an informal stage.

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Sep 20th 2018, 8:00 AM

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Nonu ruled out of Top 14 final after this nasty head clash last weekend

Don’t panic Toulon fans, Mathieu Bastareaud will play instead.

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Jun 22nd 2016, 5:29 PM

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Hartley finally fit for return after suffering concussion in Six Nations triumph seven weeks ago

It comes as a boost for Northampton Saints in their bid to secure Champions Cup rugby for next season.

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May 5th 2016, 4:54 PM

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Luke Marshall admits he thought 'this could be it' after latest concussion

The Ulster and Ireland centre has taken four heavy blows in the past year but says he is ready to finish out the season.

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Mar 28th 2014, 11:10 AM

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Cork man Hayes learning the trade from Davidson in France

The former Munster academy lock is impressing for Aurillac in the Pro D2.

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Jan 11th 2014, 8:30 AM

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'Rugby saved my life': The Irishman who climbed off a London bridge and wound up in Brazil

Michael Finnegan never dreamed of living the life of a rugby coach, but here he is.

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Dec 27th 2013, 9:30 AM

# NFL

Good news NFL fans: Episode 2 of Hard Knocks is here

The Cincinnati Bengals are the subject of HBO’s brilliant fly-on-the-wall documentary this year.

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Aug 14th 2013, 5:09 PM

# Viral

VIDEO: High-school basketball player costs his team the game with buzzer-beater at wrong end

“The kid feels terrible.”

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Mar 9th 2013, 11:49 AM

# Game on

What happens next? Everything you need to know about the 2011 NFL season

Here’s what you can expect between now and the start of the new NFL season on 8 September.

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Jul 26th 2011, 1:05 PM