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Rugby

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Grafter
'One week you're not in and the next week you're starting against Scotland'
11 Feb 2019
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16
big picture
Schmidt hoping Ireland's challenges are a 'vaccination' for the World Cup
11 Feb 2019
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34
Best of the best
'We're playing the greatest Welsh side ever. We're going to have to be at our absolute best'
11 Feb 2019
5.8k
8
Powerful
Munster man Farrell keen for opportunity to build on Edinburgh impression
10 Feb 2019
25.8k
44
Demolition
'We definitely played some good rugby at times': Hat-trick hero May delighted as England hammer France
10 Feb 2019
7.3k
11
Picture this
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite pictures from the sporting week
10 Feb 2019
7.8k
rampant
May's hat-trick helps hammer France as England move one step closer to Grand Slam
10 Feb 2019
13.5k
40
Edge of glory
Gatland warns no-holds barred as Wales target record
10 Feb 2019
14.3k
10
back on track
'At times we were playing with such tempo that we almost ran ourselves off our feet'
10 Feb 2019
10.0k
improved
Ireland still looking for 'fluidity' despite step forward in Scotland
10 Feb 2019
12.9k
48
Tweet Elite
The life of a supporter, rules of engagement and other tweets of the week
10 Feb 2019
5.2k
New Challenges
'It was the right time to have ownership of my life again'
10 Feb 2019
23.0k
5
detail
Analysis: The latest Joe Schmidt special sees Stockdale scorch past Scots
10 Feb 2019
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25
Impact
'It feels great': Connacht's Dillane delighted to be back in green
9 Feb 2019
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14
Frustration
'We don’t seem to see eye to eye' - Laidlaw critical of Poite's performance
9 Feb 2019
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Report Card
Roux and Farrell earn Schmidt praise as Ireland get 'a rise in temperature'
9 Feb 2019
20.0k
43
Two from two
Wales equal their best-ever winning run but fail to secure bonus point in Rome
9 Feb 2019
11.7k
16
Joey
Schmidt hails Carbery's 'bravery' after steering Ireland to victory
9 Feb 2019
16.1k
40
head injury
Ireland expect Johnny Sexton to 'bounce back quickly' after failing HIA
9 Feb 2019
12.7k
25
out of 10
How did you rate Ireland in their victory at Murrayfield?
9 Feb 2019
22.0k
97
Job Done
Schmidt's Ireland get Six Nations bid going with three-try win in Scotland
9 Feb 2019
39.8k
186
Liveblog
Scotland v Ireland, Six Nations
9 Feb 2019
81.3k
87
Talent
3 players who stood out in the Ireland U20s’ Six Nations win in Scotland
9 Feb 2019
13.6k
3
Band of Brothers
'Stephen has special needs, but whenever Tom could pass a ball to him, he did. If there was a ruck, he'd drag him in'
9 Feb 2019
48.3k
12
Church
'You're representing a lot of people when you play for Ireland and defeat hurts'
9 Feb 2019
8.7k
6
murrayfield mission
Schmidt's Ireland bid to get Six Nations campaign up and running in Edinburgh
9 Feb 2019
15.6k
37
Up and Running
Ireland women bounce back with emphatic four-try win over Scotland
8 Feb 2019
20.8k
20
Donnybrook fare
Ireland Clubs claim Dalriada Cup after Donnybrook draw with Scotland
8 Feb 2019
11.7k
7
On a Roll
Ireland U20s impress in Scotland to make it two from two in the Six Nations
8 Feb 2019
45.3k
60
Round Two
Schmidt's Ireland ready to weather the Scottish storm at Murrayfield
8 Feb 2019
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40
Test
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8 Feb 2019
35.1k
4
Blow
Toner to miss rest of Six Nations as O'Brien sits out Ireland's captain's run
8 Feb 2019
17.1k
31
Schools Rugby
Leinster Senior Schools Cup quarter-final postponed due to outbreak of mumps
8 Feb 2019
10.7k
14
High Winds
Fired-up Scots look to pile more pain on Schmidt's Ireland and take next step
8 Feb 2019
5.6k
15
tullow tank
Ireland back row Sean O'Brien to join London Irish after World Cup
8 Feb 2019
57.4k
166
Ready to go
England make 2 changes to the side that beat Ireland
8 Feb 2019
9.7k
6
chopping and changing
France make raft of changes for Six Nations test against England
8 Feb 2019
9.3k
16
Sleepless Nights
'Your past results don’t protect you, they don't protect you from yourself'
8 Feb 2019
16.3k
39
straining at the leash
Conan focused on taking his big chance after waiting in the wings
8 Feb 2019
6.3k
32
Fighting Irish
'We're going out there to win and we will win. That's our attitude'
8 Feb 2019
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