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Loughman's flash of skill highlights strengthening depth in Munster

The Athy man scored and created vital tries on his first European start.

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Nov 18th 2019, 6:00 AM

'Few international tightheads can play 80 minutes, they turn into passengers'

The 23-year-old pretender to Mike Ross’ throne is growing more confident by the cap.

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Feb 11th 2015, 7:00 AM

New South African wave promises to keep Ulster on top of Tigers

Wiehahn Herbst is one of many new faces as Ulster head for familiar territory in Europe.

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Oct 18th 2014, 9:22 AM