Front Five - 21.03.15

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Given Ireland’s penchant for competing in the air, the recent decisions by Garces may haunt them in Edinburgh.

 

Six Nations referees for final matches of 2015 campaign

 

Johnny Watterson - Irish Times

 

 

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Her actual job as a community-based garda in Roxboro in Limerick involved her working the late shift until 2am on Paddy's night this week.

 

You need to know about Niamh Briggs and why she's exceptional

 

Sinead Kissane - Irish Independent

 

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Pro12 disciplinary chief Jon Davis said match officials had to be protected from "attacks on their character".

 

Pat Lam fined for criticism of referee after defeat

 

BBC Sport

 

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"We've prepared in that state of mind. Last week's match showed we can really play as a team,"

 

Dusautoir not ruling France out of Six Nations race

 

Rugby Week

 

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I"I got it absolutely wrong...I have totally underestimated the capability [of the Irish team]"

 

Happy retirement! Here are 12 of our favourite George Hook quotes

 

Paul Fennessy - The42.ie

 

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