Front Five - 01.11.17

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

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of Leinster's next European opposition Exeter

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It is all but telling the Rugby Council which way they should vote. So much for rugby democracy.

A kick in the solar plexus for rugby in this country, but we can bounce back

Tony Ward - Irish Independent

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The Kiwi, whose commitments with Tasman are now complete, could link up with the province as early as next week

Lowe's imminent arrival adds another weapon to Leinster's attacking armoury

Ryan Bailey - The42.ie

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Claire Molloy received the Women’s Player of the Year award, showing great leadership in captaining Ireland at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, her third time at the tournament.

Munster honoured at Rugby Writers awards

Simon Lewis - Irish Examiner

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The 35-year-old has managed just three Top 14 games this season and Racing have already moved to bolster his position by signing Springboks star Pat Lambie.

Dan Carter tipped to end stellar career as recurring injuries plague time at Racing 92

Stuff.co.nz

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Following Tuesday’s publishing of the independently commissioned report, the French bid appeared the major losers...

World Rugby will expect exemption on French law on doping

Gavin Cummiskey - Irish Times

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