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How Irish rugby players eat before a big game

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How Irish rugby players eat before a big game

By Patrick McCarry

“I’ve had stick my whole career” – Mike McCarthy on ‘Plastic Paddy’ jibes and singing the anthem

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“I’ve had stick my whole career” – Mike McCarthy on ‘Plastic Paddy’ jibes and singing the anthem

By Patrick McCarry

“An absolute header” – Irish rugby stars reveal their maddest teammates

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“An absolute header” – Irish rugby stars reveal their maddest teammates

By Patrick McCarry

“That was the one game that I cried after” – Mike McCarthy

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“That was the one game that I cried after” – Mike McCarthy

By Patrick McCarry

Analysis: Ireland’s narrow defence starts at the breakdown and needs more time to work

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Analysis: Ireland’s narrow defence starts at the breakdown and needs more time to work

By Jack O'Toole

Tomás O’Leary and Mike McCarthy join us on The Hard Yards rugby podcast

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Tomás O’Leary and Mike McCarthy join us on The Hard Yards rugby podcast

By Patrick McCarry

Mike McCarthy has backed Jordi Murphy for vital Six Nations role

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Mike McCarthy has backed Jordi Murphy for vital Six Nations role

By Patrick McCarry

‘It’s emotionally draining. I had coaches crying in front of me’

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‘It’s emotionally draining. I had coaches crying in front of me’

By Patrick McCarry

Mike McCarthy reveals cheeky messages sent to referee before Leinster pre-season friendly

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Mike McCarthy reveals cheeky messages sent to referee before Leinster pre-season friendly

By Patrick McCarry

Mike McCarthy identifies the one player Ireland cannot afford to leave next summer

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Mike McCarthy identifies the one player Ireland cannot afford to leave next summer

By Patrick McCarry