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Harry Byrne could return for Leinster but Ross set to remain sidelined
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What the provinces need in their final Champions Cup pool games
There’s still a huge amount to play for with round of 16 spots up for grabs.
15 Jan
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How Leinster's attack picked apart a poor Stade defence
There were seven tries on a night when some of Andrew Goodman’s plans worked well.
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14 Jan
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'He's fine' - Leinster boss Cullen eases concern over Frawley
13 Jan
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Seven-try Leinster blast past Stade to secure round of 16 spot
Leo Cullen’s side scored seven tries as a big crowd in Dublin got plenty of entertainment.
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13 Jan
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Gibson-Park is more important than ever to Leinster and Ireland
Now an Irish citizen, the scrum-half has grown as a decision-maker.
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13 Jan
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Another big crowd in Dublin as Leinster look to shine against Stade
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Lowe makes Leinster return as Frawley gets nod at 10
12 Jan
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The Lions can wait. Farrell has a massive year ahead with Ireland
Reflecting on the World Cup, Farrell said Ireland can’t let games come down to fine margins.
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Ireland's Farrell confirmed as Lions boss for next year's tour of Oz
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Porter happy to open up to Netflix as he tries to master his craft
The 27-year-old will be part of the upcoming series about the Six Nations.
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Boost for Ulster as Hume returns ahead of big Toulouse clash
9 Jan
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After a strong start with Munster, Joey Carbery never had any luck
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Jacques Nienaber has an exact timeline for Leinster's defence fully clicking
The South African defence coach says the province’s players must rewire their brains.
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Lowe and Furlong close to Leinster returns as Six Nations looms
9 Jan
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Top 14 sides stand in way of Irish provinces as Champions Cup resumes
8 Jan
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Four-year deal a statement that IRFU believe Farrell can keep winning
The Ireland head coach’s latest contract could make him the team’s longest-serving boss ever.
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7 Jan
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Leinster's defence under Jacques Nienaber is must-watch stuff
There have been obvious teething problems but also some impressive work so far.
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6 Jan
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'People who come to watch for the first time are really surprised at the standard'
5 Jan
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Kilcoyne's season over as Munster's grim injury news keeps coming
4 Jan
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England confirm that Felix Jones is their new defence coach
4 Jan
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Life without Dupont and fewer players - France face into Ireland opener
Head coach Fabien Galthié will have to make some adjustments for the Six Nations.
4 Jan
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How different could Ireland's Six Nations squad be to the RWC?
Andy Farrell’s group is likely to be familiar as they defend their Grand Slam title.
3 Jan
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Munster's injury list at staggering level after Connacht pile on more misery
Graham Rowntree’s squad has been crippled by injuries.
2 Jan
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Ulster's forwards have to overcome Leinster's muscle to win in Dublin
1 Jan
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Connacht and Munster are both in need of a New Year's boost
1 Jan
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2023
Hodnett avoids focus on Ireland call-up as he punches above his weight
30 Dec 2023
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No decision made yet on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
29 Dec 2023
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Baird and Ahern take on important roles as athletic hybrids
The Leinster and Munster men have been impressing at blindside flanker.
28 Dec 2023
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'It's a huge blow' - Edogbo set to miss the rest of Munster's season
28 Dec 2023
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The 42's Best of 2023: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?
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'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'
19 Dec 2023
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'We were already losing the game, so we’re not going to blame a referee'
18 Dec 2023
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How Munster's winning position crumbled in the space of four minutes
Exeter scored 14 points in the blink of an eye to take control of the Champions Cup clash.
17 Dec 2023
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'We're world leaders in making life tough for ourselves' - Rowntree
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Munster collapse in second half as Exeter scorch to Champions Cup win
Graham Rowntree’s men were 24-13 ahead early in the second half but fell apart.
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