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Harry Arter's 'waves' and more of the week's best sportswriting

18 Jun 2017

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Last Hurrah

Ireland tweak three for final U20 World Cup clash against hosts Georgia

17 Jun 2017

5.6k

test run

Maori misfire and more talking points as the Lions roar before All Black Tests

17 Jun 2017

8.1k

Reaction

Conan's Barbarian rugby, new kids impress and more talking points from Ireland's big win

17 Jun 2017

11.8k

brave blossoms

Japan v Ireland, summer tour

17 Jun 2017

22.9k

fescue remedy

Casey battles his way level with Fowler as McIlroy misses cut at US Open

16 Jun 2017

5.3k

hug it out

'A bit of a cuddle' just the trick to put Sexton back on top form, says Sean O'Brien

16 Jun 2017

11.8k

Team-Sheet

Harte goes with same starting line-up for Tyrone's clash with Donegal

15 Jun 2017

4.7k

fescue me

Back 9 struggles for Dunne, G-Mac and DJ, while Rickie Fowler storms to early lead at US Open

15 Jun 2017

6.0k

Erin Hills

Drama in the sky over US Open as blimp crashes, pilot reportedly suffered burns and rushed to hospital

15 Jun 2017

7.3k

cool for the summer

Connolly's 12-week ban stands as Dublin opt against appeal

15 Jun 2017

14.1k

familiar feel

Solidity all important as Ireland tackle Sunwolves-laded Japan after heavy travel week

15 Jun 2017

5.0k

samoa for starters

SBW starts, Jordie Barrett set for debut as All Blacks warm up for Lions

14 Jun 2017

11.9k

Women's Rugby

Naoupu and Baxter among exciting Ireland 7s squad chasing World Cup qualification

14 Jun 2017

4.4k

au ru-voir

'I wasn't allowed to stay with Ulster any longer': Montpellier confirm three-year contract for Ruan Pienaar

13 Jun 2017

9.5k

Opinion

Brains and brawn in Henshaw display and more talking points after the Highlanders see off Lions

13 Jun 2017

9.1k

Reaction

Rough day for Carbery, American dream debut for Ryan and more talking points from NJ

11 Jun 2017

15.6k

Liveblog

US Eagles v Ireland, summer tour

10 Jun 2017

78.0k

Reaction

Lions finally show their claws and more talking points after a gripping clash with Crusaders

10 Jun 2017

24.8k

state of mind

Four years on from passenger's role in North America, Marmion intent on putting his stamp on tour

6 Jun 2017

6.6k

Player Welfare

Lions tour not alone in punishing tired players in flawed rugby season

5 Jun 2017

9.6k

Well read

Kyrie's flat world, Cork Hibs, homicide in Cleveland and all this week's best sportswriting

4 Jun 2017

3.8k

Team-Sheet

Munster hooker Moloney joins Ireland U20 squad in time for Scotland clash

3 Jun 2017

5.6k

False start

It can't all be jet-lag and more talking points after the Lions' narrow win over Provincial Barbarians

3 Jun 2017

11.1k

ready for the world

Signed, sealed, delivered: Ireland's RWC 2023 bid brought to World Rugby with no shortage of fanfare

1 Jun 2017

19.6k

sorcery

Let's not underestimate the frankly unbelievable scores from Italy U20s yesterday

1 Jun 2017

7.5k

career path

Geordan Murphy would have liked to get Ireland's coaching call too

1 Jun 2017

9.4k

difficult calculation

Schmidt happy that he and IRFU did all they could to keep Donnacha Ryan

1 Jun 2017

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prop art

'At the breakdown he's like a back row': The Bull Hayes hoping to see Furlong shine through Lions tour

1 Jun 2017

6.1k

Tourists

This Barbarians XV doesn't look likely to go easy on Ulster for Pienaar's farewell

31 May 2017

9.2k

tod

Tommy O'Donnell ruled out injured as Ruddock appointed Ireland captain for summer tour

31 May 2017

8.8k

Outlook

Jamie Heaslip enjoying rugby in a whole new light during incredibly rare break from the game

31 May 2017

11.0k

wolfpuppies

Defence a key focus as Ireland prepare to tackle Italy in U20 Championship opener

31 May 2017

3.2k

bolter

Late addition Barron straight into Ireland side to face Italy in U20 championship opener

30 May 2017

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next gen

Tana Umaga's nephew and more players to watch out for at the U20 World Cup

30 May 2017

6.7k

u20 championship

Kelly ready to lead Ireland U20 without the weight of captaincy on his shoulders

30 May 2017

4.9k

Women's Rugby

Huge markers laid down as Ireland beat England and Fiji in 7s

29 May 2017

7.8k

SUAF

Munster players more than ready to 'evolve' as attacking flair triumphs in Pro12 again

29 May 2017

7.3k

beirne's boom

A year on from deciding to have 'one more crack' at rugby, Beirne revels as a champion

29 May 2017

6.8k

Overawed

'The occasion got to us,' says Zebo as he laments error-ridden Munster display

27 May 2017

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