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On The 42Day One
'We want to try really push the boys' - Emerging Ireland squad get to work in Abbotstown
sports funding
Largest funding allocation of €230m announced for sport facilities, with €97m going to the GAA
Multi-sports facilities get the next biggest allocation, followed by soccer clubs.
Where There's A WillNew Ulster forwards coach Duffy 'blown away' by young squad's appetite to learn
The Video Review
Ireland's disguised inside pass play is in vogue after success against Boks
Several teams have used similar plays since Ireland’s example in South Africa.
On The 42Ready to go
'He's well able' - Munster back Butler to step up as Burns nurses shoulder injury
rugby weekly extra'We had kind of forgotten about Charlie Tector. I don't know where this beast has come from'
Ins and outsTector and Mullins called up to Emerging Ireland squad as O'Brien among those ruled out
Analysis
Connacht's new halfbacks excite in Thomond thriller
Ben Murphy and Josh Ioane impressed as they made their competitive debuts.
Up and Running'We've got plenty in the tank' - Rowntree encouraged by Munster's resolve in Connacht win
Room to improve'There's so much to be proud of, but it's balanced with the feeling of a missed opportunity'
Derby
Munster edge Connacht in 10-try thriller at Thomond
The two provinces scored five tries each with Graham Rowntree’s men winning by two points.
Breakthrough'They exhibit quite a lot of positive leadership talent' - Henderson hails Ulster's rising stars
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