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'I can go to Beibhinn for advice on and off the pitch, and the same with Aoibheann'
Friend moves to DOR role as Connacht re-jig their coaching staff
'To be really successful now, we need to make a mark in the second Test as well'
De Klerk back as South Africa look to snap barren run in Australia
Retallick on verge of All Blacks return after broken cheekbone
McWilliams hails young guns, 'truly special captain', and players who soul-searched after Parma
Ireland scorch hosts Japan in sensational nine-try display
Japan v Ireland, first test
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New Munster signing Frisch joins full training as Kilcoyne and Coombes return
Nichola Fryday and Ireland's new caps ready for Japan to bring the heat
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'Pulling on the green jersey is like every Christmas Day you had as a kid in one'
McWilliams: 'There will be lots of half-back combinations. We’re not in a rush here'
'I really would love for the obvious evolution to be visible for people'
With just 10 caps, Ireland's most experienced back is coming 'full circle' after debut at 18
Ireland's newest Tullow star has 'something very special' at just 18
Four uncapped players named in Ireland side for opening Japan Test
Michael Hooper still absent as veteran Bernard Foley earns shock Australia recall
URC more than doubles viewership of Pro14, with Munster the most watched team in Ireland
New Zealand Rugby stick with Foster as All Blacks coach for World Cup
'Pinch me' moments, high praise for new coaching additions, and the Japan challenge
'A tour like this is invaluable. We talk about it every day, how special it is'
Gruelling conditions in Japan, exciting times for Ireland and club future TBC
'Sene has been a huge part of all of our journeys'
Sene Naoupu retires from international rugby
Under-pressure Foster expects to remain All Blacks coach
'We'll take stock': Foster's job uncertain despite All Blacks win
From Meath footballer to Ireland's breakout star, after a late switch to rugby in Brighton
Seven-try Argentina thrash Australia to top Rugby Championship
Ian Foster hails All Blacks, slams 'vicious' media after sinking Springboks
Late All Blacks tries beat Springboks to give coach Foster lifeline
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TG4 to broadcast Ireland's Test matches against Japan on historic summer tour
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Ex-England player and rising star out, US-based youngster in for Ireland's tour to Japan
O'Connor deputises for Cooper as Wallabies and Pumas make four changes apiece
'We’re not freaks' – Transgender activists protest against ‘disgraceful’ rugby ban
'We want to show people what this team is made of… there's nothing to lose'
Ian Foster drops Beauden Barrett as New Zealand boss rings changes ahead of South Africa clash