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The Hard Yards

Training ground story offers revealing glimpse into Ireland’s mentality

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Training ground story offers revealing glimpse into Ireland’s mentality

By Patrick McCarry

Three fascinating selection headaches for Ireland this summer

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Three fascinating selection headaches for Ireland this summer

By Patrick McCarry

Four young players best placed to break into Ireland’s squad for Australia

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Four young players best placed to break into Ireland’s squad for Australia

By Patrick McCarry

CJ Stander followed up on his training ground vow to Bundee Aki

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CJ Stander followed up on his training ground vow to Bundee Aki

By Patrick McCarry

Joe Schmidt, Garry Ringrose and Chris Farrell talk Grand Slam glory on The Hard Yards

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Joe Schmidt, Garry Ringrose and Chris Farrell talk Grand Slam glory on The Hard Yards

By Patrick McCarry

Peter O’Mahony sent a lovely text to an injured Ireland teammate on Sunday morning

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Peter O’Mahony sent a lovely text to an injured Ireland teammate on Sunday morning

By Patrick McCarry

England legend’s take on what Ireland did in 2004 shows how far we’ve come

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England legend’s take on what Ireland did in 2004 shows how far we’ve come

By Conan Doherty

‘He is the key to Ireland winning the Grand Slam. He’s been the man of the tournament’

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‘He is the key to Ireland winning the Grand Slam. He’s been the man of the tournament’

By Jack O'Toole

‘He’s fearless. He looks like what Sean O’Brien was 10 years ago’

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‘He’s fearless. He looks like what Sean O’Brien was 10 years ago’

By Jack O'Toole

‘His fists were the size of sledgehammers and everyone would run when he got angry’

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‘His fists were the size of sledgehammers and everyone would run when he got angry’

By Jack O'Toole