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Four uncapped players named in Ireland side for opening Japan Test
Courtney Lawes to captain England in first Test against Australia
Mayo make two changes for Kildare showdown at Croke Park
Doris, Leavy and Conan make-up Leinster back row for Glasgow showdown
Connacht make three changes for home clash with Dragons
FAI announce appointment of top civil servant as fourth independent director
13 tweets that perfectly sum up the reaction to the Electric Picnic line up
Connacht among the five top seeds for next week's Champions Cup draw
Dublin choirs perform Elbow anthem perfect for One Day Like This