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AFTER the emotional turmoil of Paris and the shock of Mike Ruddock’s departure there may be a temptation to gloss over this weekend’s round of Celtic League fixtures.

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Internationals and injuries leads Kidney to send for back-up

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Gissing gets Irish call as Leinster run riot

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Sheahan ruled outfor Scarlets clash

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Wallace back in favoured position for Dragons clash
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Hooker James Blaney will make his first start of the season in a Munster side that shows five changes in personnel for the visit of The Gwent Dragons to Musgrave Park on Saturday evening.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2004

Humphreys slays Dragons

Ulster 22 Gwent Dragons 0

Sat, 31 Jan, 2004

Monty clinches it for red-hot Dragons

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Mon, 08 Dec, 2003

Dragons breathe fire on depleted Munster

Gwent Dragons 29 Munster 6

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003

Dragons slay Munster

Gwent Dragons 29 Munster 6

Fri, 17 Oct, 2003

Rugby: Henry taking his time over Welsh shake-up

Wales coach Graham Henry has postponed today’s scheduled team announcement for the Millennium Stadium clash against Tonga next weekend.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2001

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