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# the big stage

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Ireland slip to narrow defeat in first game as a core team on the World 7s Series

Tries from Terry Kennedy, Jack Kelly, and Aaron O’Sullivan weren’t enough against the US.

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Dec 5th 2019, 3:16 PM

'It sort of justifies coming over here': Burns relishing Sexton battle

The Ulster out-half has grown into his role at the northern province ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster.

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Mar 29th 2019, 6:45 AM

Ireland U17s to face England at European Championships after being handed tough draw

The Boys in Green will also come up against Netherlands and Italy.

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Apr 2nd 2015, 7:25 PM