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Frawley and Crowley in the central roles on big stage at Croker
The top two out-halves in Andy Farrell’s Ireland pecking order start opposite each other.
On The 42simple game
Connacht 'reduce the number of ideas in the room' in pursuit of more Jekyll and less Hyde
obsessed
Johnny Sexton spent a lifetime in rugby at war. Often with himself
The former Leinster and Ireland star’s new autobiography is an excellent read.
Team news
Frawley at 10 for Leinster as Nankivell returns for Munster
RG Snyman will face his former team-mates at a sold-out Croke Park.
Prospects
Successful tour to SA highlights Irish rugby's exciting emerging talent
Simon Easterby’s side won all three of their games in South Africa.
interprovincial'Pete should concentrate on coaching his own team' - Murphy ramps up Ulster-Connacht clash
On The 42Three from Three
Emerging Ireland finish with a flourish to end South Africa trip unbeaten
Simon Easterby’s men delivered a big second half to beat the Cheetahs.
josh ioane
'Coming off the field, I was telling Ben Murphy, "Man, I was so nervous for this game"'
Connacht’s Kiwi arrival Josh Ioane has settled nicely into his new life halfway across the world.
The Video Review
Irish 4-pod surprises and the Springboks' 1-4-2-1 system
South Africa have had success with their move to a 1-4-2-1 framework in attack.
CourtsFormer Irish rugby international Brendan Mullin goes on trial accused of stealing €500,000 from bank
rugby weekly extra'You can’t operate a professional rugby team and have that many players unavailable'
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