Front Five - 18.02.22

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of upcoming rugby on Irish TV

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The news comes after it was announced earlier today that both Ed Byrne and Ciarán Frawley were also extending their stays with Leinster.

Josh van der Flier signs new contract with Leinster

The42.ie

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“Do you think Italy at any stage is going to allow themselves to leave the Championship? I don’t think so. It is never going to happen.”

Italy will fight attempt to replace them with Boks

Daniel Schofield - Irish Independent

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"A big factor was probably family, and being closer to home, as well as representing a great team like the Sharks, where I can see things are happening."

Etzebeth on his way back to South Africa

Huge Rugby

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The Lions are due to travel to Australia in 2025 but there is no agreement in place as to where they will subsequently play

South Africa joining Six Nations would create bidding war for 2033 Lions

Gerard Meagher - The Guardian

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"There's something very pure about women's rugby"

Briggs excited at future with Ireland's 'blank canvas'

Neil Treacy - RTÉ Rugby

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