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Irish consumers haven't felt this good for 10 years
Reddan refuses to accept Leinster have slipped behind wealthy Top 14 clubs
The Top 14 clubs' budgets make for eye-watering reading again this season
'The reality is that we are not going to be able to match France'
Zebre might sneakily be plotting a Toulon-style world domination after adding another import
Transfer season is underway in France as Ashley-Cooper signs for Bordeaux
Consumer confidence rises slightly in March