Bristol head coach Pat Lam has targeted achieving Heineken Champions Cup qualification on their Premiership return.
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The IRFU and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have announced a new development competition for emerging professional players from the two countries.
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Paddy Jackson says he’s thrilled to be back playing rugby and his debut for Perpignan last week was like his “first game.”
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After a tough start to his Munster career, scrum-half James Hart believes the province’s supporters have yet to see the best he has to offer.
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Jonathan Sexton isn’t planning his retirement party any time soon.
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Paddy Jackson says he’s thrilled to be back playing rugby and his debut for Perpignan last week was like his “first game.”
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Brive coach Jeremy Davidson believes Stuart Olding will be a big success in France as he rebuilds his rugby career after being sacked by Ulster and the IRFU.
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Munster boss Johann van Graan says he is expecting to see less of Ireland’s frontline stars playing for their provinces this season as the national team steps ...
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Leinster’s defence of their Champions Cup title is set for an early boost with the expected returns from injury of an influential back row trio comprising ...
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Munster boss Johann van Graan has revealed he has sent his coaching staff around the world this summer to find the extra one per cent he believes is needed to make ...
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Munster head-coach Johann van Graan says it was entirely Joey Carbery's decision to join them from Leinster.
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Ulster have been dealt a major blow ahead of the new season with their star Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale sidelined by injury.
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Tommy O'Donnell has returned to training as Munster gear up for the start of the new season.
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World Rugby has announced that five legends of the game — including Irish Examiner columnist our own Ronan O’Gara — will be inducted into the World ...
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Former Ireland and Munster out-half, Ronan O'Gara, is to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this year.
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Joe Tomane knew what he wanted, and sitting in Dublin wearing the new Leinster jersey, he’s got it.
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Pacific Islanders are calling for greater representation at World Rugby’s summit
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"It's hard to put into words the last few days."
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Jonathan Sexton has been confirmed as the new captain at Leinster.
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The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has secured the go-ahead for a new three-tier 6,481 capacity Anglesea Stand at the RDS that is set to increase the current €24.7m ...
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Munster’s summer signings may still be in the process of getting to know their new team-mates but, after a pre-season training camp in Cork last week, captain ...
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Peter O’Mahony believes last season’s Grand Slam should fuel Ireland’s hunger for more silverware.
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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has included two uncapped players but made no selection surprises in his squad for this season’s Rugby Championship.
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Australia international Henry Speight is set to join Ulster Rugby on a short-term contract later this month.
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Paul O’Connell arrived in Paris last night to begin his coaching career with Stade Francais.
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The hooker has not played since last season’s Six Nations.
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The England head coach knows club bosses will think of their priorities before the national team.
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Ronan O'Gara has won the Super Rugby title with Crusaders in his first season as a coach with the New Zealanders.
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It’s a case of friends reunited for Paul O’Connell, after the 38 year-old Munster and Ireland legend confirmed yesterday he is to move to Paris and take ...
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Ronan O’Gara may have coached across town in Paris with Racing 92, but he was quick to acknowledge Stade Francais’ coup in signing up his old Munster ...
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Paul O'Connell has been confirmed as the new forwards coach at Stade Francais.
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Limerick’s run to this month’s All-Ireland hurling final received some help from Munster and Ireland rugby star Keith Earls, team-mate Conor Murray has ...
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Munster stars Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony have backed summer signing Joey Carbery to be a success at his new province following a move from Leinster.
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New Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi admits he faces a challenge by “coming into a winning team.”
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New Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi feels it was "destiny" that he would work again with the province.
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Munster have unveiled their European and Alternate kits for the 2018/19 campaign.
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The 31-year-old switched Toulon for Sale.
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The pair have committed to the Premiership champions until 2022.
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Ledesma succeeds Daniel Hourcade, who resigned in June after a string of losses, and was unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday.
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Gregor Townsend has extended his contract as Scotland head coach.
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Eddie Jones has plummeted from second to 19th in a list of rugby's most influential people.
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Chief executive Brown admits “no one has unconditional support”
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Brown expects success after disappointing Six Nations campaign.
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It will be a historic occasion as it marks the first time the Pro14 final is being played outside a traditional rugby venue.
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Ireland and Munster rugby legend Paul O'Connell is in no doubt that this Irish team have what it takes to win the World Cup next year.
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A Rugby Football Union-led tackle trial next season has been described as "critical" in terms of developing approaches to concussion and injury reduction.
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A Joey Carbery v Johnny Sexton showdown could come as early as October after the release of next season’s Guinness PRO14 fixtures.
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Champions Leinster will begin the new Guinness PRO14 season by tackling Cardiff Blues in the Welsh capital.
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