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This year

2023

ANALYSIS

How a damaging first quarter left Ireland chasing the All Blacks in vain

Andy Farrell’s side were 13-0 down after they struggled to make a dent in the first 20 minutes.

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Oct 15th 2023, 2:14 PM

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Van Graan's Munster must find the quality to close gap on Europe's very best

‘We always want to improve our squad and our team,’ said Munster boss Johann van Graan.

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Jan 13th 2020, 9:00 AM