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Glimpse of England whiteboard heightens speculation of Billy Vunipola return

The number eight got through 72 minutes for Saracens over the weekend.

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Mar 7th 2017, 9:38 PM

8 Dundalk players included in Soccer Republic Team of the Year

Sean Maguire is Cork City’s sole representative on the line-up.

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Nov 8th 2016, 11:40 AM

Jamie Heaslip one of six nominees for World Rugby Player of the Year

The 32-year-old is hoping to become the second Irishman to win the award.

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Nov 7th 2016, 2:44 PM