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Murray one of seven-strong Irish contingent with painful memories of World Cup

Leinster win fills O’Gara with belief La Rochelle can claim first European title

Coach hopeful his underdogs can rise to the challenge again in final against Toulouse

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Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Munster seek quick return to winning ways

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Jack is back: Carty overcomes self-doubt and returns to form

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Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year for 2020

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Brian Kerr: ‘The uncertainty, lack of support from the FAI, it was a dark time’

Former manager turned pundit’s passion for the sporting life remains undimmed

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Gerry Thornley: Saracens have targeted Leinster for eight months

Weakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponents

Gerry Thornley: Players face gruelling 12 months of non-stop rugby

Rescheduling 2019-20 games was a financial necessity but has resulted in little downtime

Dr Éanna Falvey: I expect competitive rugby to resume this year

World Rugby’s chief medical officer on what it will take to get the sport back on track

Pro 14 chief Anayi ‘really confident’ that season will finish

Ideal eight-week schedule would initially see derbies being played behind closed doors

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

The Offload: attrition remains Ireland and Andy Farrell’s true enemy

The body count is already high before Wales visit, Metallica a misjudgment at the Aviva

Johnny Sexton says Ireland captaincy makes him emotional

New captain seems to be in a good place ahead of Six Nations opener against Scotland

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Marie Crowe and Colin Byrne join some of our writers to look back on the highs and lows

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