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Rugby

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Team news
This is the Italian team hoping to ruin Ireland's Six Nations defence on day one
5 Feb 2015
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this is rugby
Analysis: 5 trends we'll be watching closely during the Six Nations
5 Feb 2015
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pressure player
Schmidt confident that 'clutch' Keatley will deliver for Ireland
5 Feb 2015
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Reaction
Return of the magnificent 7 and more talking points from Schmidt's team-sheet
5 Feb 2015
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Team-sheets
Keatley and O'Brien in starting line-up as Ireland begin Six Nations defence
5 Feb 2015
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captain leader legend
'I nearly crashed the car': Briggs admits shock at Ireland captaincy call but ready to take on Europe
5 Feb 2015
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Old friends
Joe Schmidt's former boss is looking forward to going head-to-head on the final day of the 6 Nations
5 Feb 2015
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One More Year
Two of Paul O'Connell's former team-mates are confident that this won't be his last Six Nations
5 Feb 2015
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opening night jitters
O'Mahony on the wing and other cautionary tales as Ireland head for Rome
5 Feb 2015
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raising standards
Favourites tag irrelevant, but Toner confident Ireland can now pull any result out of the bag
4 Feb 2015
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PREDICTION
One BBC pundit doesn't think Ireland will retain their Six Nations crown
4 Feb 2015
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wednesday
We'll Leave it There So: McIlroy legal dispute settled, Dusautoir says Ireland are favourites and all today’s sport
4 Feb 2015
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breaking ground
Kitman Labs breaking into US sports market after excelling in Irish rugby
4 Feb 2015
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you be joe
Open Thread: Pick your Ireland XV to face Italy in the Six Nations
4 Feb 2015
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bird bash
Jake Heenan captain, Rodney Ah You to start Connacht Eagles' clash with Ravens tomorrow
4 Feb 2015
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LOST IN TRANSIT
IRFU warns fans about buying from touts after 144 Six Nations tickets go missing
4 Feb 2015
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Cardiff Nights
Ireland will play their first Friday night Six Nations fixture against Wales in 2017
4 Feb 2015
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you're the boss
Join The42's Fantasy Rugger league and show your Six Nations knowledge
4 Feb 2015
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Prospects
Ireland U20s name nine fresh faces for Six Nations opener against Italy
4 Feb 2015
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New Era
Ireland Women head to Italy with six uncapped players in matchday squad
4 Feb 2015
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fear factor
Simon Hick Column: There's no show like a Joe Schmidt show
4 Feb 2015
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Drugs in Rugby
Two-year ban for South African rugby player after positive test for steroids
4 Feb 2015
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Comeback kids
Cipriani, Easter back on England's bench as Lancaster pairs Burrell and Joseph in the centre
4 Feb 2015
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Les Bleus
Philippe Saint-André has picked an impressive France XV to face Scotland
4 Feb 2015
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Allez les Verts
Thierry Dusautoir believes Ireland are the team to beat in this year's Six Nations
4 Feb 2015
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Icon
One of the greatest back rows ever can't wait to face 'the best team in the northern hemisphere'
4 Feb 2015
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centres
Schmidt set to pair Henshaw and Payne together again in Ireland's midfield
4 Feb 2015
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right rugby
Italy: We'll always have Parisse
4 Feb 2015
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dream team
This is The42's composite Six Nations team, featuring six Irishmen
3 Feb 2015
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Tuesday
We'll Leave It There So: Rory's case delayed, Harry leaves QPR and all today's sport
3 Feb 2015
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rugby in the usa
American stopover 'one of the better bets' for 2017 Lions tour, says chief executive
3 Feb 2015
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Wolverine Blood
Injury doubt Heaslip on track to feature for Ireland against Italy
3 Feb 2015
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Focus
In pics: Ireland warm up for Italy after waiting out the early frost
3 Feb 2015
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Competition
Schmidt with tight selection calls to make ahead of Six Nations opener
3 Feb 2015
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intertwining structure
Ireland Women aiming for 'the next level' with big changes on and off the field
3 Feb 2015
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playmaker
No extra pressure on fit-again Conor Murray despite Sexton's absence
3 Feb 2015
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Potential Stars
6 opposition players to watch out for in this year's Six Nations
3 Feb 2015
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blood and mud
Know your enemy: English expectancy dips before big opening night
3 Feb 2015
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Mind Games
Warren Gatland: 'Ireland go into the Six Nations as favourites'
3 Feb 2015
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monday
We'll Leave It There So: Murray's neck, Irish moves on deadline day and all today’s sport
2 Feb 2015
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