Irish sides prepare for South African challenge
By Padraig Kelly
IT’S Ireland against South Africa in the Guinness Pro14 this evening as Munster host Toyota Cheetahs (5.
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Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes puts emphasis on the group
By John Flack
JONO Gibbes has been quick to emphasise what he believes is the overriding importance of the collective over the individual as he attempts to do his bit to end Ulster’s trophy drought which goes back to 2006.
Ulster and Ireland players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding deny rape allegations, lawyers tell court
Deborah McAleese, Press Association
Two Ulster and Ireland rugby stars accused of rape deny all allegations against them, a court has heard.
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Ireland hold on to record opening win over Australia at Women's Rugby World Cup
PA Reporters
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Ireland women's rugby captain Niamh Briggs ruled out due to injury
Ireland captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Match tickets 'as low as €20' if all-Ireland bid wins 2023 rugby world cup
Ed Carty, Press Association
Tickets for games at the 2023 Rugby World Cup could be as low as €20 if an all-Ireland bid for the tournament is successful, it has been claimed.
Sam Warburton and Kieran Read collecting the Lions series trophy jointly made for some pretty awkward photos
The third Test decider in Auckland did not disappoint, as the game ended in a dramatic 15-15 draw.
British and Irish Lions unchanged for Test decider against All Blacks
From Nick Purewal in Auckland
Liam Williams has shaken off his leg concern to allow the British and Irish Lions to name an unchanged team for Saturday’s Test series decider against New Zealand.
Enjoy what you enjoy and ignore what you don't
What will you be doing at half eight on Saturday morning? I’ll be watching the deciding Test match between the British and Irish Lions and New Zealand.
Sonny Bill Williams is getting over his four-week ban in the best way
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Lions playmakers Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell backed to strike up perfect partnership
From Nick Purewal in Wellington
Lions coach Warren Gatland confident Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell will front up for a physical battle
From Nick Purewal in Wellington
Lions coach Warren Gatland not worried about personal criticism
Warren Gatland has insisted he "couldn't give a toss" about the New Zealand Herald mocking him up as a cartoon clown.
Lions centre Robbie Henshaw has no problem with physical All Blacks
Robbie Henshaw insists New Zealand do not overstep rugby's physical boundaries as the war of words around Conor Murray's Test match treatment rages on.
Rob Howley hails Peter O'Mahony's quiet leadership
Captain Peter O'Mahony can "lead in the shadows" to drive the British and Irish Lions to a first Test victory against the All Blacks, according to Rob Howley.
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