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Michael Moynihan: Strap yourself in for another gruelling year

If you’re a little fragile this morning, though, join me in thanking the man who sent me a link to a terrific ESPN article, one of those items where the headline alone sells you on the story.

Ulster’s performance sends a shockwave through Europe

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Irishman who shook the World

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Howlett pondering Haka response

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All Blacks legend Shelford diagnosed with cancer

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Gaffney plans Saracens overhaul

Stringer treating each game as if it’s his last

CHRISTMAS is coming early for Irish rugby fans as another Southern hemisphere giant rolls into Lansdowne Road tomorrow.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

Randell to stay with Saracens

Former New Zealand captain Taine Randell will take up a third year option on his contract with Saracens.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2005

A Wallaby, an All Black and a Springbok all failed to bring success to Vicarage Road, but unassuming Mancunian Steve Diamond is being hailed as the man to turn Saracens into a team capable of challenging for top honours.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2004

Ulster to try Bests as McCall shuffles pack

FRONT row brothers, Simon and Rory Best have been called into the Ulster panel for Friday’s Celtic League match against Edinburgh at Ravenhill.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2004

Kafer quits Saracens

Saracens today confirmed the departure of head coach Rod Kafer and named Steve Diamond as his replacement.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2004

Llewellyn’s Welsh milestone

GARETH LLEWELLYN will overtake goal-kicking legend Neil Jenkins to make a record-breaking 88th Wales appearance when he lines up in the second-row against Argentina at Tucuman on Saturday.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2004

Mission improbable for Leeds

Leeds face a mission improbable against Zurich Premiership wild card opponents Saracens tomorrow in what should be their last game of an impressive season.

Sat, 17 May, 2003

Saracens thrash Leeds Tykes

Saracens 57 Leeds 21

Wed, 14 May, 2003

Richards faces up to tricky task

Double European champions Leicester could miss out on Heineken Cup qualification next season – and Dean Richards today admitted the Tigers are up against it.

Sun, 11 May, 2003

Future of London Irish in the balance

CONOR O’SHEA accepts that London Irish’s future as a professional rugby organisation could be decided tonight when they face fellow relegation candidates Bath at the Recreation Ground.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2003

Elvis show wins round suspicious minds

Elvis Seveali’i went straight in at the top of Bath’s hit parade, sealing the victory which took the strugglers off the bottom of the Zurich Premiership table with his first touch of the ball in English rugby.

Sun, 02 Mar, 2003

Bracken in fitness race

Kyran Bracken could be fit to captain England in next week’s A international against France at Northampton.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2003

Dallaglio, White - injury worries for England

England forwards Lawrence Dallaglio and Julian White look certain to miss national squad training today after picking up injuries during the latest round of Zurich Premiership action.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2003

Team deserved to take Munster flak - Vickery

Gloucester captain Phil Vickery today insisted his Premiership leaders had taken collective responsibility for their Heineken Cup horror show in Limerick last weekend.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2003

London Irish get first win

London Irish posted their first Premiership win of the season - and brought Saracens’ unbeaten start to a grinding halt - by inflicting a Madejski Stadium mauling on Kyran Bracken’s men.

Sun, 15 Sep, 2002

Rugby: Mitchell eyeing All Blacks post

Former England forwards coach John Mitchell has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take charge of the All Blacks.

Sun, 30 Sep, 2001