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Rugby

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Friday
We'll Leave It There So: A Gold Cup thriller, Jose on the warpath and all today's sport
13 Mar 2015
9.8k
cheer up mate
As well as being a mind-bogglingly athletic freak, turns out Israel Folau is also a bit of a gent
13 Mar 2015
11.0k
9
future stars
Carolan's talented U20s need clinical edge to get Six Nations bid back on track
13 Mar 2015
5.8k
8
Let's Get Quizzical
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
13 Mar 2015
21.6k
4
Centurion
O'Connell 'honoured' to join ROG, BOD and Hayes in Ireland's 100 club
13 Mar 2015
14.7k
13
looking sharp
11 images as Ireland finalise preparations at the Captain's Run in the Millennium Stadium
13 Mar 2015
6.3k
3
slugfest
Wales not expecting 'attractive rugby' from Schmidt's Ireland in Cardiff
13 Mar 2015
7.0k
14
Number 1
Jack McGrath in the blocks for 'nine-day sprint' to wrap up the Six Nations
13 Mar 2015
6.5k
8
winger's prayer
From ever-present to outsider -- Dave Kearney working hard to get back in the picture with Ireland
13 Mar 2015
8.2k
16
IMPACT SUB
Madigan: 'ROG always stepped up to the plate and he always executed too'
13 Mar 2015
7.4k
16
New Era
19 February 2000 - The day Warren Gatland gambled on the future of Irish rugby
12 Mar 2015
16.6k
10
thursday
We'll Leave It There So: Heaslip returns, O'Neill names squad and all today's sport
12 Mar 2015
10.9k
4
best practice
Here's what you need to know about concussion protocols in domestic rugby
12 Mar 2015
5.0k
the best
'I think Johnny Sexton is the in-form fly-half in the world' - Madigan
12 Mar 2015
4.9k
8
Plus ça change
Clermont flier Nakaitaci handed debut as PSA wields the axe for Italy clash
12 Mar 2015
5.9k
3
Wolverine Blood
'I heard Joe in my head screaming at me to get up' - Heaslip on back injury
12 Mar 2015
7.1k
18
selection battles
How many Irish players would make it into an Ireland/Wales composite team?
12 Mar 2015
10.5k
35
playmakers
No concern over Sexton's hamstring but Ian Keatley travels with Ireland
12 Mar 2015
5.9k
12
open or closed?
The most important question of all has been answered ahead of Wales v Ireland
12 Mar 2015
8.4k
6
Paulie
100 not out: O'Connell 'incredibly motivated' to play on for Ireland
12 Mar 2015
4.4k
settled look
Healy held back and more talking points from Ireland's side to face Wales
12 Mar 2015
21.8k
20
raw talent
How different would Saturday's game in Cardiff be if this dazzling out-half was involved?
12 Mar 2015
6.1k
6
looking sharp
The 11 best images as Ireland are put through their final paces before heading to Wales
12 Mar 2015
5.8k
6
Kicking On
'Teams at Test level tend to be pretty complete' -- Schmidt ready for whatever Wales throw at him
12 Mar 2015
4.2k
winning momentum
Heaslip starts as Schmidt names settled Ireland team for trip to Wales
12 Mar 2015
8.5k
24
Blitzing Beast
Analysis: Sexton's decision making must be sharp against aggressive Wales
12 Mar 2015
8.4k
6
know your sport
How well do you remember these Irish sporting debuts?
12 Mar 2015
13.5k
5
land of the giants
'It's difficult when you concede 20 or 30 kgs to an opponent': Would Shane Williams make it in modern rugby?
12 Mar 2015
7.3k
6
crossover athlete
From Dublin GAA to the Six Nations in a year: Hannah Tyrrell's unique tale
12 Mar 2015
5.7k
6
inside out
Shane Williams looks back on fearful days against 'best tactical defender' Tommy Bowe
12 Mar 2015
7.7k
Passion
There were ultras in the stand as Musgrave Park hosted one of Irish rugby's best rivalries
11 Mar 2015
11.2k
you're the coach
We've picked our dream Ireland sevens team - but who would be on yours?
11 Mar 2015
12.9k
31
Beast
This English 15-year-old plays rugby like he's a Jonah Lomu/Bryan Habana hybrid
11 Mar 2015
12.8k
8
Rivals
Two changes for England as they aim to keep Six Nations heat on Schmidt's Ireland
11 Mar 2015
5.1k
3
Wily Operator
Munster secure BJ Botha until after World Cup on new six-month contract
11 Mar 2015
5.5k
17
big loss
One of the key men behind Connacht's revival is leaving at the end of this season
11 Mar 2015
6.4k
continuity
Heaslip to return but Schmidt keeping faith for Six Nations clash with Wales
11 Mar 2015
10.2k
27
Impact
Snapshot: Paul O'Connell lined out for Ireland 'A' opposite the greatest bench of all time
11 Mar 2015
13.8k
11
some debut
He's about to win his 100th Ireland cap but Paulie's first one was pretty damn memorable
11 Mar 2015
7.8k
5
Title Charges
Two Connacht prospects have been brought into the Ireland U20s team for Wales
11 Mar 2015
4.5k
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