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Rest weekend tees Irish provinces up for key Champions Cup battles
THIS WEEKEND IS a rare chance for the Irish provinces to enjoy an in-season rest given that there is no URC action. Yet all four teams are still working hard this week as they look towards the ...
Champions Cup Last 16: TV details, kick-off times, team news and more
Leinster are playing Harlequins in the last 16 of the Champions Cup in Croke Park on Saturday at 3pm. Later that evening, ...
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Pub crawl will focus on Ireland provinces
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – With a little luck of the Irish, this event will have participants painting the town green. You in Flood City, in partnership with the Ancient Order of Hibernians, will host its ...
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Ex-Ireland fly-half writes off England’s chances in Six Nations opener as Irish provinces have ‘significant edge’ on Premiership teams
Former Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan believes that Simon Easterby’s side will ‘win well’ in their Six Nations opener against England. The Irishmen begin their campaign with a match against ...
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URC run-in: The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead table
Leo Cullen’s team are about to road test their unbeaten record in all competitions – including 12 straight wins in the URC – in a playing environment in which they have struggled since the ...
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'Ulster, though no one wants to admit it, isn't much more than a development province right now.'
A storied rugby institution, the Irish representation from Ulster has fallen away to a trickle in recent years and that is a ...