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The Hard Yards

Shane Williams’ first car shows you how far professional rugby has come

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Shane Williams’ first car shows you how far professional rugby has come

By Patrick McCarry

“From now on, it’s Triple Crown, it’s Grand Slam… and I think we have to expect that” – James Downey

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“From now on, it’s Triple Crown, it’s Grand Slam… and I think we have to expect that” – James Downey

By Patrick McCarry

“I’m just a hurler who plays a bit of rugby” – Donnacha Ryan

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“I’m just a hurler who plays a bit of rugby” – Donnacha Ryan

By Patrick McCarry

Donnacha Ryan and Bundee Aki in top form on The Hard Yards

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Donnacha Ryan and Bundee Aki in top form on The Hard Yards

By Patrick McCarry

Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery both playing Wales a genuine possibility

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Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery both playing Wales a genuine possibility

By Patrick McCarry

We simply cannot mess around with Keith Earls again

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We simply cannot mess around with Keith Earls again

By Patrick McCarry

Tadhg Furlong’s take on Lee Chin being a professional hurler is spot on

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Tadhg Furlong’s take on Lee Chin being a professional hurler is spot on

By Patrick McCarry

Biggest debate about Ireland team to play Wales revolves around Jordan Larmour

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Biggest debate about Ireland team to play Wales revolves around Jordan Larmour

By Patrick McCarry

Why Chris Farrell is the clear choice to replace injured Robbie Henshaw

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Why Chris Farrell is the clear choice to replace injured Robbie Henshaw

By Matthew Gault

Donnacha Ryan clears up what he and the Munster lads were drinking after their game in Paris

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Donnacha Ryan clears up what he and the Munster lads were drinking after their game in Paris

By Patrick McCarry