Front Five - 27.12.14

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

Later today here on HarpinOnRugby...
some of the best post-Munster v Leinster comments online

"They kicked the ball a lot, they chased pretty hard. They won those 50/50s. From there they go momentum."

Matt O'Connor laments 'harsh' yellow card but admits Leinster were second best

Irish Independent

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Despite the absence of several big-name Irish internationals from both sides, this was a fiercely competitive, compelling derby clash

Munster complete PRO12 double over arch rivals Leinster

Colm Kinsella - Limerick Leader

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It’s unlikely that Ruan Pienaar will return for Ulster against Leinster on January 3rd  

Pat Lam feels referee made crucial decisions in Ulster’s favour 

Gavin Cummiskey - Irish Times

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I think we could have two crackers between the Ospreys and the Scarlets over the festive period. 

Impressive Ospreys may have lost their Lions but they have revolutionised the way they play 

Gwyn Jones - Wales Online

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In fairness to McIlroy, he took it very well

Rory McIlroy Reacts To Sweet Caroline Being Played On Stadium PA

Conor O'Leary - Balls.ie

 

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