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Rugby

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Zebo primed for return as Erasmus settles on strongest combinations for Munster
McGrath relishing scrum-half battle with 'one of the best' Pienaar
'They'll work for that badge until the jersey's ripped off them'
Rhys Webb signs three-year deal with Toulon, but he'll still be available to play for Wales
'With these players, I don't see why the Irish teams can't be at the top European table'
Leicester and Pau register Irish forwards as additional players for European competitions
Former Leinster flanker Ryan set for 12 weeks on the sidelines due to concussion
'I didn't see this coming': Lancaster disappointed by scathing criticism but not out to prove himself
Connacht bound Fijian centre receives nine-week ban for eye-gouging
Former Ireland captain in first Barbarians women's side to make bow against Munster
Athletes who suffer concussion more likely to report mental health issues after their careers
James Cronin back in full Munster training, but Kleyn still a doubt for Castres
Pro14 introduces play-off game to decide which team earns final Champions Cup place
Former RFU director Rob Andrew heaps World Cup blame on Lancaster in his new book
O'Brien and Nacewa in a race to be fit for visit of French heavyweights to Dublin
'We've just got to hang tough, stay tight and things will change': Form not far away for Connacht
'Our way of doing things, that’s sustainable': Cullen braced for Montpellier's expensive talent
Erasmus: Added attacking threat makes Munster a better contender in Europe this season
'The advantage of having an All Black beside you': Stockdale reveling in tandem with Piutau
It's Sunday so here are 12 of our favourite images from the sporting week
IRFU working to translate tech and data into fewer injuries and increased quality of movement
Australia overcome Pumas in hard-fought win to finish second in Rugby Championship
Downey back in the Clontarf jersey and all of today's Ulster Bank League action
Springboks push All Blacks all the way in thriller but one point the difference in the end
Leinster get their kicks and more talking points from the inter-pro weekend
'Playing against one of the best sides in Europe, you've to give yourself a chance. We didn't today'
Cullen hails record-breaking Sexton as Leinster build momentum ahead of Montpellier
Peter O'Mahony was not happy with this post-match interview on TG4
O'Loughlin on the double as Leinster inflict more Aviva Stadium pain on Munster
Leinster v Munster, Pro14
'I thought about it pretty much every day and then when it comes you don't want to f**k up'
Blue and red battle lines renewed, Leinster and Munster set for latest instalment in age-old rivalry
'He's got the uncanny ability to beat a tackler': Kiss hails match-winner Stockdale
Piutau and Stockdale put the gloss on scrappy inter-pro win for Ulster
Andrew Porter back in AIL action with UCD and all of the weekend's previews
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This is the new jersey Ireland will wear against South Africa in November
Calf problem rules O'Brien out of interpro but Cullen happy with Leinster's back row balance
Henshaw returns and Sexton to captain Leinster as Cullen names team for Munster
Bleyendaal at midfield in one of four Munster changes for Leinster clash