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# old mates

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# old mates
Farrell's attack up against 'winner and fighter' Edwards' French defence
The Ireland boss and French defence coach were team-mates at Wigan in the 1990s.
# Clermont Crew
'We had a beer yesterday' - Pumas coach Ledesma picks Schmidt's brain
The Argentina boss played for Clermont during Schmidt’s time as attack coach at the Top 14 club.
# old mates
'He'll give me a cheeky smile before kick-off and then want me to do my worst'
Joe Schmidt and Nathan Hines shared some good times at Leinster but are rivals tomorrow.
# old mates
All Blacks 'proud' to see New Zealand native Jared Payne in Ireland's green
Back row Jerome Kaino worked with the “very well prepared” Joe Schmidt at the Blues.
# masterminds
'Vern shaped Joe in some ways in those early years' - Old mates collide
Ireland’s meeting with Scotland renews the friendly rivalry between the head coaches.
# sweet as
Conrad Smith sold Ma'a Nonu a beautiful dummy when the All Black centres met in the Top 14 today
Look Ma’a, two hands.
# wombling free
The Steven Gerrard farewell tour started with two classy goals against Wimbledon
You’ll miss him when he’s gone.
# old mates
Schmidt's Ireland are a big threat going into the World Cup - Cheika
The Wallabies head coach was making no excuses for his side’s disappointing defeat in Dublin.
# ex-besties
'They were magnificent for each other': O'Neill calls for Keane and Fergie to bury the hatchet
Can’t we all just get along?