Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Front Five - 04.10.16

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

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Cardiff Blues v Leinster writeup


(Dave) Kearney went over on his ankle late in the first-half and was withdrawn at half-time. Similarly, the extent of his injury will be assessed later in the week


Gerry Thornley, Linley MacKenzie - Irish Times

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(Carbery) caught Schmidt's eye during last season's Ulster Bank League final and impressed Graham Henry during the former All Black coach's stint with Leinster during the summer.


Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent

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“the EPCR has signed a long-term agreement to ensure it will be a central part of North Hemisphere rugby...we want to manage aggressive growth as our clubs get stronger and stronger.” - Simon Halliday - EPCR Chairman


Owain Jones - Rugby World

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...it was a hectic old weekend of sport and we’d forgive you if one or two Pro12 matches slipped under your radar.


Sean Farrell - The42.ie

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Centre Ngani Laumape, loose forward Harrison Brewer, lock Jackson Hemopo and prop Michael Alaalatoa have all been named on the bench.


Shaun Eade - Stuff.co.nz

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