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'The Olympics, you win a couple of matches and who knows what can happen?'
'It's not 15 guys who will get us to the AIL, it's going to be 100'
'A whirlwind of emotions. It's unexpected' - from Irish rugby retirement to dream Dublin return
Gatland's shock call sees experienced Conor Murray lead the Lions
Conor Murray has been appointed the new Lions captain
Quins seal stunning Premiership title after sensational final win over Exeter
Biggar impresses as Gatland looks to make big call on Lions captaincy
Confirmed: Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones ruled out of South Africa tour
Irishmen to the fore as Lions win but captain Alun Wyn Jones' tour is over
James Cronin set to join Biarritz in the Top 14 after leaving Munster
British and Irish Lions v Japan
Robbie Henshaw: the transformation from shy child into roaring Lion
'It was bizarre and surreal but you're just living off adrenaline at that point'
After their World Cup heroics, Japan finally make a welcome return to the Test stage
'I didn’t lose the faith, I believed in my own ability' - Hard work paying off for Peter Dooley
Furlong and Henshaw are nailed on Test starters - rest of Irish have to prove themselves
Excellent Ireland U20s make it 2/2 with bonus-point win over hosts Wales
Disappointment for O'Gara's La Rochelle as Toulouse win Top 14 final
Lions wing Van Der Merwe blocks out social media messages questioning his place
Two-time tourist Furlong set for big Lions impact as Aki makes presence felt
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
'Today's Irish Under 20s would be the equivalent of us when we were 25, 26'
Munster star Gavin Coombes primed to take his chance with Ireland
'I really rate Bundee - he was a pain in our backside when I was at Glasgow'
Beers, songs, Josh Adams starring at Fifa and the Aki/Henshaw bromance
Former Munster back row Coughlan departs coaching role at Brive
'I don’t think it came naturally to me... that’s why I’ve had to work so hard'
All Black legend set to bow out in French Top 14 final
Conor Murray: 'I'm really proud of myself to have made it to this stage'
The life of an Irish coach abroad, Japan's Lions Test, and 50/22 goes international
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Japan name one debutant among team of World Cup stars to face the Lions
Six changes as Ireland U20s continue Six Nations title defence against Wales
Tadhg Furlong promoted to Lions starting XV after injury to Fagerson
Long and winding road finally leads Tom Daly to Ireland dream
'I was more nervous about the haka than the game... It was a huge honour'
Lions replace Watson with Tipuric in starting line-up for Japan clash
Ulster flyer Baloucoune ready to seize his opportunity with Ireland
De Allende and Snyman cleared to link up with Springboks squad after burns review
Leinster academy boss McNamara set for move to South Africa's Sharks