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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

Rory Best’s warm, funny words about amateur rugby are truly fantastic

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Rory Best’s warm, funny words about amateur rugby are truly fantastic

By Patrick McCarry

Ireland’s top rugby stars can only dream of the latest contract agreed in France

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Ireland’s top rugby stars can only dream of the latest contract agreed in France

By Patrick McCarry

Paul O’Connell seriously considering commitment to full-time coaching role

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Paul O’Connell seriously considering commitment to full-time coaching role

By Patrick McCarry

The full, inspirational Ian McKinley interview that has won him so much praise

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The full, inspirational Ian McKinley interview that has won him so much praise

By Patrick McCarry

Three simple words effectively secured Ronan O’Gara his dream job in New Zealand

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Three simple words effectively secured Ronan O’Gara his dream job in New Zealand

By Patrick McCarry

Sam Warburton got a glaring perspective on life pretty early in his rugby career

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Sam Warburton got a glaring perspective on life pretty early in his rugby career

By Patrick McCarry

“I can remember him saying to me, ‘Are you telling me I can relax over Christmas with my kids?'”

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“I can remember him saying to me, ‘Are you telling me I can relax over Christmas with my kids?'”

By Patrick McCarry

Leading rugby writer feels Conor Murray unlucky after world player of the year nominations

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Leading rugby writer feels Conor Murray unlucky after world player of the year nominations

By Patrick McCarry