# Workload
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May May 2025
# Coup
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# Coup
Wrecking ball Angus Bell a major ball-carrying boost for Ulster
The 24-year-old Wallabies prop has come through serious injury concerns in recent times.
# Saints
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# Saints
Northampton's likely lads could become stars of the Lions tour
The English club’s impressive project has brought them to the brink of a Champions Cup title.
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad
'I'm very proud of my time in Leinster but I needed something different'
Ross Molony is thriving in his first season with Johann van Graan’s Bath.
# Sacrifice
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# Sacrifice
This is a sad end to the Ireland sevens' exciting, emotional journey
The IRFU’s decision has been met with anger and frustration.
# Succession Planning
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# Succession Planning
How will Munster deal with the exits of POM, Murray, and Archer?
Their experience is impossible to replace but the southern province must move on next season.
# Versatile
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# Versatile
Who is new Connacht signing Sam Gilbert?
The 26-year-old can play at fullback, wing, centre, and out-half.
# Ligind
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# Ligind
A beautiful moment for O'Mahony as Munster muscle past Ulster
The retiring Munster legend landed the killer blow at Thomond Park after a thrilling first half.
# Combinations
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# Combinations
Battle for Lions 10 shirt will be fun as Irish options overlooked
The make-up of the back five of the pack will be intriguing, with scope for 6/2 benches in Australia.
# Lions Lions Lions
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# Lions Lions Lions
An excruciating, exciting day in London takes Lions fever up a notch
The build-up was interminable but there were reminders of the pride and fun involved in Lions tours.
# Touring Party
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# Touring Party
15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad
Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.
# Test Caps
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# Test Caps
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad
Carbery and McNamara play their part in Bordeaux's rise
Ross Molony, Niall Annett, and Quinn Roux are hoping to win the Challenge Cup with Bath.
# Decisions
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# Decisions
What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.
# D
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# D
Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints
The Irish province have redefined themselves as a teak-tough defensive side.
# Classic
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# Classic
Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final
Northampton shredded the Leinster defence at times in an enthralling semi-final battle.
# Prolific
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# Prolific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
April April 2025
# Business End
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# Business End
Leinster's familiar semi-final with Saints features key differences
RG Snyman, Jordie Barrett, and Rabah Slimani hope to have a big say in Leinster’s trophy hunt.
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