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Rugby

Champions
Neary the St Mary's hero as they win first Leinster Schools Senior Cup title in 24 years
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'Their leadership is critical' - Munster welcome return of Irish trio after Sharks mauling
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On the Move
Ex-Munster man Ben Healy joins Newcastle on loan
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'He looked pretty sharp': Keenan's return the only silver lining in disappointing Leinster defeat
21 Mar
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Outgunned
Leinster fall short as Glasgow extend URC lead with bonus-point win
Two yellow cards in three minutes proved costly for Leinster.
21 Mar
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Reaction
'We tended to take wrong options': McMillan looks to lineout and scrum as Munster buckle in Durban
21 Mar
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Shark tank
Munster nilled as Sharks chew them up and spit them out in Durban embarrassment
The Sharks ran in seven tries, including a late double for Makazole Mapimpi.
21 Mar
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Disappointment
'A bit of luck wouldn't go astray': Injury-hit Ulster fall to first loss in Belfast this season
21 Mar
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Reaction
'You're thinking, ‘Are we ever going to break the glass ceiling?': Lancaster delights in Ulster win
21 Mar
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URC
Connacht boost play-off hopes with deserved win over Ulster
20 Mar
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Let's Get Quizzical
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20 Mar
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Pen to Paper
Conor Ryan signs new two-year deal with Munster
20 Mar
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URC
Keenan fit for first appearance of the season as Leinster make nine changes
20 Mar
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Rugby
Stuart McCloskey makes four-man shortlist for Six Nations Player of the Championship
20 Mar
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'He's done a lot of good stuff in the Six Nations' - Cullen excited for Kelleher return
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Star Players
Four Irish stars included in fan-voted Six Nations Team of the Championship
19 Mar
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Intense
'We're aware of what we're going to be walking into' - McMillan ready for hectic Munster run
19 Mar
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Team news
Internationals return as Ulster host Connacht
19 Mar
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Rugby
Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer appears in court charged with alleged assault at Copper Face Jacks
19 Mar
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Squad News
Munster Rugby name squad for URC South African tour
19 Mar
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Injury
Ulster confirm that Rob Baloucoune faces surgery and three months out
19 Mar
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suftum
'Hopefully it's a springboard': Ulster hoping to ride Six Nations momentum into URC title race
19 Mar
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Change
Billionaire Dyson buys 50% stake in English Prem rugby side Bath
18 Mar
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trophy hunt
As dust settles on Six Nations, exciting times ahead for Irish provinces
18 Mar
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Marist see off Sligo Grammar to defend Connacht schools' crown
18 Mar
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Champions
PBC run in nine tries as they cruise to Munster schools senior success over St Munchin's
18 Mar
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Selection
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
18 Mar
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reinforcements
Return of four Ireland internationals boosts Ulster for Connacht clash
18 Mar
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supply and bemand
Scott Bemand signs contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until 2029 World Cup
18 Mar
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grandstand finish
Campbell College beat Belfast rivals RBAI with last-minute try to lift Ulster Senior Cup
17 Mar
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Rock On
Blackrock fight back for dramatic draw in Leinster Senior Cup final against St Mary's
17 Mar
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End Of A Chapter
Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of the season
17 Mar
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On The Dotted Line
New IRFU contract deals for Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and Van der Flier
The news comes on the back of Ireland’s Triple Crown success at the weekend.
17 Mar
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provincial matters
Leinster set to welcome back key players from injury as business end looms
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