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Later today on HarpinOnRugby...
our match writeup
is titled "Sax and the Schmidt-y"
our match writeup
is titled "Sax and the Schmidt-y"
Following illness, Luke Fitzgerald will train this morning as the Leinster wingers put pressure on incumbent number eleven Simon Zebo.
Conor Murray and Dave Kearney passed fit for Six Nations opener against Italy
Gavin Cummiskey - Irish Times
Playing Italy first and away from home is a serious disadvantage if it comes down to points difference
Grand Slam unlikely as margins tighten
Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent
Wales hope the threat of losing his spot following some below-par displays in the red shirt will be enough to fire up North back to his best for the Six Nations.
Andy Howell - WalesOnline
Philippe Saint-Andre has gone on record bemoaning the impact of overseas signings on the French national side
Danny Coyle - Bleacher Report
"I’ve made no accusation at all. All I’ve done is bring the Irish public a view from inside the game."
Paul Kimmage Finally Explains What Medicalisation In Rugby Means
Conor O'Leary - Balls.ie
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