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European Challenge Cup

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Reds could do with a win as ‘cousins’ square off

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Reds could do with a win as ‘cousins’ square off

The RDS has played host to Grand finals, a European Challenge Cup decider and all manner of memorable Leinster wins in the last half-dozen seasons. It’s even been the backdrop for an unlikely home defeat at the hands of Benetton Rugby. What it hasn’t done lately is open its doors to Munster.

Connacht’s love affair with France goes on

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Connacht’s love affair with France goes on
Connacht aim to buck trend against English clubs

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Connacht aim to buck trend against English clubs
Change of scenery can lift Connacht spirits

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Change of scenery can lift Connacht spirits
Conor O’Shea’s dream send-off falls short in Challenge Cup final

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Conor O’Shea’s dream send-off falls short in Challenge Cup final
Connacht face long-haul trip to Russia after Challenge Cup draw

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Connacht face long-haul trip to Russia after Challenge Cup draw
Gloucester beat Edinburgh to lift the European Challenge Cup
Gloucester beat Edinburgh to lift the European Challenge Cup

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