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Rugby

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Pro12: Goodman to make Leinster debut v Ospreys
Robbie Henshaw could step in and do the job for Ireland – Connacht coach
Connacht secure front-row future
NFL undermines Hammers' Olympic hopes
Pro12: Munster name Felix Jones at fullback for Cardiff trip
Pro12: Ulster pair Marshall and Pienaar as half backs for Edinburgh visit
'They're never nice but at least they get people talking' - rugby stars gear up for Movember
'How in the name of Jesus are we getting to this point' - Wood blasts Bent call-up
'It would be an awfully proud moment to captain Ireland' - Jamie Heaslip
Pro12: Doak calling on Ulster young guns to keep the winning streak
England star Chris Ashton banned over dangerous tackle
Pro12: Connacht expect international quartet to feature against Treviso
Munster's Denis Hurley drafted into Ireland squad as fullback cover
Lambie touted as Springboks no 10 against Ireland
Dress code: CJ Stander shows up for Munster training in a pair of jeans
Pro12: Ireland trio granted leave to line out for Ulster on Friday
Wallaby Cooper fined, handed suspended ban
'Ireland win at the Bell's Whisky Stadium' - Murrayfield considering name-change
Kidney laments loss of O'Driscoll but predicts early return
In pictures: Declan Kidney throws open the doors for public training session in Donnybrook
Pro12: Eoin O’Malley looking to pick up where he left off with Leinster
Six jerseys up for Guinness Series grabs after Ireland's injury crisis
November internationals: Chris Robshaw confirmed as England captain
Michael Bent may start for Leinster ahead of Ireland's November Series
Injury rules Brian O'Driscoll and Rory Best out of November Series
Exiles: Humphreys heroics not enough for Irish after controversial late try
South African Number 8 CJ Stander is arriving in Munster today
New British and Irish Lions jersey unveiled... collars are back
Ex-All Black Williams a doubt for Botha fight
Jamie Roberts closes in on return with Wales
The Ireland squad gathered for training today, here's how they look
Pro12: Team of the Week
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne top the table after away win over St Mary's College
John Andress: On the outside looking into Ireland's shallow prop pool
It’s bank holiday Monday, so here are 39 reasons to love (or hate) rugby
Seven players added to Ireland training squad for Guinness series
VIDEO: Joe Schmidt interview after Leinster's 59-22 win
Hooked up: Springboks call up Schalk Brits for November Test against Ireland
Job 'done-zo' for Leo Cullen as Leinster tan Cardiff hides again
Cullen and Schmidt endorse converted fullback Madigan for Ireland role