Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
It’s a quiet weekend content-wise
here at Harpin Manor due to a family christening
but stay tuned for the return of our
“unriggable raffle” - more details this evening
Playing on their new 4G pitch, which was officially opened beforehand by Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and IRFU president Martin O’Sullivan, Clontarf scored the only try of a tight game
Clontarf pitch perfect as they stay top with Galwegians win
Irish Times
Cooper was little used by the Wallabies in the World Cup, but showed few signs of ring rustiness in his first run-out for the three-time European champions.
Wallabies star Quade Cooper creates big impression on Top 14 debut with Toulon in France
FoxSports.com.au (via AFP)
In Andrew trimble's case...he's not coming across like a man who has issues with Joe Schmidt for leaving him out of the 31-man World Cup squad.
'I was gutted to be axed but I'm happy to move on'
Brendan Fanning - Irish Independent
When he eventually went back to take the kick my heart was in my mouth until we saw the “Black Arrow” fly out of the line to block down his kick.
Gayl - WestTerraceView
Hanrahan is fast becoming a fans favourite, with an eight year old supporter inviting him to his birthday.
JJ Hanrahan Making An Impact With Northampton
Alan Drumm - Pundit Arena
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