Front Five - 07.02.15

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Against Leicester, Henderson displayed a new appetite for the game, his physicality raised to new levels

 

Hungry Iain Henderson looking to add more bite to Ireland’s Six Nations defence

 

Richard Mulligan - Belfest Newsletter

 

 

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True to the Azzuri tradition Italy were a fiercely competitive and physical, but composure and tactical nous gave Ireland the upper hand

 

Fitzpatrick bags brace to kick-start Briggs reign

 

Kate Rowan - Irish Independent

 

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The quality of rugby produced was a credit to both teams as the muddy surface and wintry weather made for heavy underfoot conditions

 

Ireland U20s cut loose against Italy

 

RTE Sport

 

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"Is anyone held accountable for the medical professionals failure to protect the welfare of a player? #georgenorth" - Niall Breslin

 

Twitter was not impressed with the decision to let Wales’ George North play on tonight

 

Paul Fennessy - The42.ie

 

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Hook has schtick. And these days, schtick isn’t enough.

 

Six Nations 2015: Last call for Mr Hook

 

Malachy Clerkin - Irish Times

 

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