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On The 42emerging ireland
'I've been dreaming about it for a long time' - Ward makes his mark on 15s return
super saintMason Melia called into Ireland U21s squad for first time ahead of crunch Euro qualifiers
On The 42emerging ireland
'I thought on the whole we were outstanding' - Easterby pleased with winning start
Preview
Pumas first up on Emerging Ireland's testing South Africa schedule
Simon Easterby’s team are in action in Bloemfontein today.
On The 42Day One
'We want to try really push the boys' - Emerging Ireland squad get to work in Abbotstown
On The 42Ready to go
'He's well able' - Munster back Butler to step up as Burns nurses shoulder injury
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.
On The 42Jack Conan
'Things change pretty quickly. You realise what's important in life and what's not'
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