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Racing put no obstacles in my way, says O’Gara
Racing put no obstacles in my way, says O’Gara

Racing 92 owner and president Jacky Lorenzetti tried four times to persuade Ronan O’Gara to pass on a move to Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders, without success, the Munster and Ireland legend revealed last night.

Thu, 23 Nov, 2017

Sergio Parisse is tackled by Michael Fitzgerald and Dom Barrow 24/1/2016
Stade Francais players reportedly ’distraught’ over merger with Racing 92

A huge story developing in Paris.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2017

Frédéric Michalak: France’s eternelle énigme
Frédéric Michalak: France’s eternelle énigme

He’s back in favour with Les Bleus, but the mercurial No 10 of the unpredictable temperament continues to be the poster boy for France’s fragility, says Gavin Mortimer

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Old injury may stop O'Connell's Toulon move
Old injury may stop O'Connell's Toulon move

Paul O'Connell's move to Toulon may not go ahead after all because of an old shoulder injury.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

It’s the little things that make it so special
It’s the little things that make it so special

When Gavin Mortimer wrote A History of Cricket in 100 Objects, nothing would stop Michael Moynihan of this parish giving us this, the Munster hurling championship in 25 objects...

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