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IRFU
Connacht left frustrated by Matthew Devine’s decision to leave for Ulster
Western province were keen to keep scrumhalf but he accepted move in pursuit of more game time
James Ryan eyes ninth Six Nations campaign with focus on French challenge
Ryan highlights defence, concentration and set-piece focus as keys against unpredictable French side
Sam Prendergast set to keep outhalf spot for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France
Tadhg Furlong in race to be fit for Paris match, with Michael Milne to play at loosehead
Owen Doyle: The IRFU must show Bundee Aki and us all that referee abuse is intolerable
Coaches, captains and players also have key roles to play in changing a growing, unacceptable culture
Bundee Aki’s hope for a World Cup finale hang in the balance after four-week suspension confirmed
Most popular Ireland player of the last decade will face uphill battle to make it back into side for final two games of Six Nations
Bundee Aki handed four-week suspension after being axed from Ireland’s Six Nations squad
Independent Disciplinary Committee hand down six-week ban following hearing but suspend two weeks for two years
Ulster Banner shows Ireland’s Call was not such a bad idea after all
Division on identity pollutes sport again, this time it is on North’s Commonwealth Games team’s flag
Pretax losses trimmed at Aviva Stadium on back of Dua Lipa ticket sales
The company is co-owned by the IRFU and FAI
The slow march to lower tackle heights in rugby appears unlikely to stop
In Ireland, amateur rugby is already at this stage and looks here to stay
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