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'To play at a packed Aviva Stadium, it would be something spectacular for us'
Nichola Fryday named as new Ireland captain ahead of Six Nations
'Pete's in good form... he's a good emotional leader for us as well'
Ukraine’s Zinchenko made captain as Man City secure FA Cup win at Peterborough
'The Triple Crown would be a great thing and it's guaranteed if we win the last three'
'It’s like Sexto, he has a way with words... He's the right man for the job'
Ibanez: 'The experience of Johnny Sexton would have counted in this match'
'You’re picking up the phone thinking, 'Is it going to be good or bad news?''
'It's like he's got more time than anyone I've seen' - Ala’alatoa on what makes Sexton one of a kind
'In other years, we could have struggled to get back into the game then'
How Ciara Griffin's last game for Ireland typified her never-say-die brilliance
Getting a job offer in Dubai the day after captaining Cork to an All-Ireland final
This has been one of POM's most interesting captaining challenges
'We’re losing a great friend and a great leader' - Ireland look to send Griffin out on a high
James Ryan relishing latest chance to take on Ireland captaincy
'I'm the proudest person in Ireland... Actions speak louder than words'
'We were all disappointed. He apologised in case people took offence to his comments'
'Letting the team down, letting the county down, is the biggest disappointment'
'It's been a rollercoaster... This is the club that I've been at the longest'
Former Springbok captain says 'demanding' Vermeulen will make big impression at Ulster
Eagle helps lift Henley to three-stroke PGA Wyndham lead
'We’ll be ready' - Return of influential Pollard a huge boost for the Boks
Louis Oosthuizen boasts two-shot lead after setting Open halfway total record
'It's not an issue for me, I'm a player who wants to win the Test series'
Murray to captain the Lions in Wednesday's clash with South Africa A
Henderson proud of Lions after strangest of days on tour in South Africa
Henderson has the qualities to play a big role in the Lions Test series
'Conor is a competitor, he has an edge about him'
Iain Henderson 'incredibly honoured' to captain Gatland's Lions
Gatland's shock call sees experienced Conor Murray lead the Lions
Edwin Poots announces he is running for the leadership of the DUP
Farrell hails Sexton's enduring influence after Ireland captain's return in Rome
Two-time All-Ireland winning Tipperary captain retires from inter-county football
Sexton set to make timely Ireland return for play-off clash with Scotland
Henderson gets first Ireland start since February as he resumes lineout calling
O'Connell and Sexton provide role models as Ryan takes on Ireland captaincy
'Huge honour' as 24-year-old Ryan takes Ireland captaincy for England Test
'The day I don’t feel threatened, I’ll know it’s time for me to hang up the boots'
Ruddock not back in Ireland plans but still 'driving everyone else' in Leinster
James Ryan went to Paris as 'a kid' in 2018 but returns as an Ireland leader