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Rugby

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'Certain opposition brings a certain vibe' - Van Graan ready for Thomond bow against Munster's old foes
Jack Conan striving to lock in and rid his game of 'mental tap-outs'
Bath charged for releasing Taulupe Faletau to Wales outside of Test window
Chiefs bolstered by return of England and Lions back for visit of Leinster
Maro Itoje emerges as a Six Nations concern for England
Jordi Murphy set to end seven-year association with Leinster to join Ulster
From the Women's Rugby World Cup to the Notorious - here are the top Twitter sports trends of 2017
'What is going on is a business situation': O'Mahony remains focused on rugby
'He never stops talking on the pitch': Lowe's infectious energy propelling Leinster into Europe
'It's important for me that Peter O'Mahony stays but I can see where money comes into it'
Laporte wins another World Rugby vote, as next summer's U20 championship heads to France
This is your chance to prove you know more about sport than us...
Lowe sparkles but Connacht slump - here are all the weekend's Pro14 highlights
Wales scrum-half Davies to swap boyhood club Scarlets for Ospreys
Cardiff prop to face disciplinary panel after controversial red card
Encouraging news on the injury front for Munster as Zebo trains after damaged ribs
Munster captain O'Mahony says his future will be decided by January
Famous win for Connacht as three-try Clarke helps holders Leinster to ideal start
Klopp meets his idol David Meyler - it's the sporting tweets of the week
Jack Ringrose and Harry Byrne impress for UCD but Lansdowne maintain 100% record
Coetzee passionately defends his position as Springboks head coach
Donnacha Ryan will make his long-awaited debut for Racing 92 tomorrow
Perfect start for Van Graan as Munster make light work of Ospreys in Cork
Cullen 'reasonably pleased' with Treviso win as Leinster's attention turns to Exeter
Two tries and man of the match! James Lowe makes big impact on Leinster debut
Wales survive Springboks comeback as Parkes stars on debut
Connacht fall to damaging defeat to Zebre for the second season in a row
Kangaroos edge out England to retain Rugby League World Cup
O'Driscoll hopes defensive improvement can lift Irish World Cup hopes
'It's a sad and unfortunate situation which makes you realise how lucky you are to play sport for a living'
Cardiff see controversial red as Warriors stay perfect
Lealiifano scores dramatic late try, but misses conversion, as Ulster and Dragons play out tumultuous draw
7-minute Hidalgo-Clyne hat-trick puts Southern Kings into winter break with 10 straight defeats
A mouthwatering Munster derby in Dooradoyle and more of your UBL previews
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
After losing the Six Nations, RTÉ retain rights for Ireland's November Tests
A first Connacht start for Ahki as two Ireland internationals return for Zebre clash
Lowe handed debut alongside returning Ringrose for Leinster's trip to Italy
Van Graan makes two changes as Ireland duo return to face Ospreys
Open Thread: What was your favourite sporting Christmas toy?