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Rugby

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Ryan one of four nominees announced for prestigious Irish Player of the Year award
No 'Mad Monday' for Connacht as Friend's men continue to set new PBs
Imposing centre Farrell says Munster's attack 'really needs to kick on'
Bastareaud says Major League Rugby move is 'not a loan at all'
Gatland receives a number of approaches but no contact from England
Gatland calls up two uncapped players for Wales' World Cup training squad
Marmion or Blade? Big call for Andy Friend in Connacht's nine jersey
Pro14 confirm referee appointments for this weekend's quarter-finals
Academy out-half Dean underlines Connacht's growing squad depth
Ireland's Grand Slam-winning coach Doyle lands Scotland job
'Craig is such a great talent' - 20-year-old Casey gets Munster debut
'It's mad how quickly things can change': Byrne intent on pushing for European final berth
Van Graan indicates Munster are looking for a new attack coach
'We're going to have to up our game to have a chance': Ulster hoping to halt Connacht danger at source
McFadden a doubt for Leinster's run-in after citing for alleged headbutt
'Just a country boy from Glarryford': Marcus Rea poured his all into Ulster debut
'Fantastic news' as Murray trains while Earls and Carbery in line for return
Wales forwards coach McBryde to replace Fogarty at Leinster after World Cup
Fogarty to leave Leinster and take up IRFU role from end of the season
Cullen confident players can hit peak performance against Saracens
Connacht ready for shot at Ulster as Friend's men advance 'in good shape'
Van Graan points out Munster's progress as they settle for second best
Team-mates vote James Ryan as Leinster's Player of the Year
Mathieu Bastareaud to join Major League Rugby's New York
Stunning try from Ireland U20 French sets Con on their way to decider with Clontarf
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
'It's not good enough, once you are over the line you must score the try'
'We have to be tough on each other because that's how you go forward'
Ulster primed for Connacht clash after big strides since rare home defeat
Munster 'err on the side of caution' as Murray pulls up with stiffness
Leinster and Munster on course for Pro14 semi-final showdown
How did you rate the Munster and Connacht players in their Pro14 derby?
Fully-loaded Munster too powerful for Connacht in low-key inter-pro win
Andrew Conway left red-faced after butchering certain try against Connacht
Conor Murray ruled out for Munster after taking knock during warm-up
How did you rate the Ulster and Leinster players in their Pro14 derby?
Rea helps Ulster edge second-string battle against Leinster
Brilliant Benetton make history as first Italian team to qualify for Pro14 play-offs
McFadden lucky to escape red card for apparent headbutt on Ulster's Reidy
Dragons pull off stunning comeback to dent Scarlets' Champions Cup hopes