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Sunday 25 October 2020
Leo Cullen’s men hammered a poor Zebre side at the RDS, scoring nine tries in total.
The Ireland centre scored two tries as Connacht delivered some stunning rugby in the second half.
Johnny Sexton and co. were second best against Mark McCall’s outstanding Sarries.
The Girls In Green were 1-0 winners over group rivals Greece at Tallaght Stadium.
Eddie Jones’ side delivered their best performance since the World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks last year.
The Irish attack looked fluid, while they improved up front on a good day for the new head coach.
Captain Johnny Sexton scored all of Ireland’s points as Ireland edged a frenetic contest.
Leo Cullen’s side scored six tries as they moved one step closer to securing top seed for the quarter-finals.
Andy Friend’s men were full of bravery against a home side who started with 13 full internationals.
The back-to-back winners lost their first World Cup game since 2007.
Jamie Joseph’s Brave Blossoms were sublime in overturning a 12-3 deficit to win.
A bonus-point win in front of the Green Army was the perfect start in Japan.
Joe Schmidt and Rory Best signed off at the Aviva Stadium with an encouraging victory.
Dave Kilcoyne was monstrous for Ireland as Joe Schmidt’s side made positive strides forward.
An early blitz and late precision brought Roscommon a first Championship win over Mayo for 18 years.
Leo Cullen’s men were simply more clinical with ball in hand.
Neil Lennon’s team ran out winners at Dons Park on Saturday to keep their domestic treble-treble bid on track.
The English side were too powerful, too clever and too controlling in Coventry.
Goals from Greg Slogett and Darren Cole sealed the away win.
The 38th-minute strike settled matters in a scrappy Ballybofey clash.
Romeo Parkes and Dante Leverock scored the goals as the Bit O’Red won 2-1 at The Showgrounds.
Johann van Graan’s men edged a brilliant contest against Edinburgh at Murrayfield.
Warren Gatland’s side were superb as they claimed a third Grand Slam under the Kiwi head coach.
The Ulster side were seven-point winners at Páirc Uí Rinn.
The Ireland boss will be frustrated at how his side closed out the game but they dominated most of the contest.
Ciaron Harkin put Derry in front with a clinical finish as the sides played out a five-goal battle.
Joe Schmidt’s men still remain some way off their best despite the victory at Stadio Olimpico.
Joe Schmidt’s team were second best by some distance in Dublin.
Goals from Stephen O’Hanlon and Shane Carey saw the Farney county come out on top.
Leo Cullen’s men notched a bonus point win to set up an intriguing knock-out in March.
Tadhg Beirne led the way as Munster found a way to beat a brilliant Exeter side.
The northern province have reached the knock-out stages for the first time since 2014.
Johann van Graan’s men were excellent against the Premiership outfit.
The out-half scored one of Munster’s four tries, but the hosts never gave up the hunt.
Leo Cullen’s much-changed side got back to winning ways to extend their lead at the top of Conference B.
Rob Herring and Dave Shanahan also scored for the hosts, but they were unable to secure a bonus point.
The southern province still lead their pool, but could have placed a foot in the quarters tonight.
Dan McFarland’s forwards were brilliant as man of the match Will Addison shone in the backline.
The US Eagles were competitive for 40 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side finished strongly.
Joe Schmidt and his team have plenty to work on before the All Blacks visit next weekend.
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
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Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
A couple of afternoon showers
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Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
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Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
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