Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
If IRL, FRA and RSA are all considered candidates
capable of hosting a RWC then the tournament
should go to Ireland. End of. It's time.
capable of hosting a RWC then the tournament
should go to Ireland. End of. It's time.
"I remain convinced that Ireland can mount a winning bid for what is one of the great occasions on the world sporting calendar" - Dick Spring
RTÉ Rugby
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Hooker Rhys Marshall joins from Super Rugby side the Chiefs after penning a three-year deal that will see him remain with the province until June 2019.
Irish Independent
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Though Les Kiss’s squad just managed to flop over the line against the Ospreys, they will be looking to up their game.
Michael Sadlier - Irish Times
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Ellis is credited with playing a major role in the province winning their first ever Guinness Pro12 title last season.
SportsJOE.ie
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Hughes' addition, after he satisfied the three-year residency period, swells the number of overseas-born players in England's squad to eight
Paul Cully - Stuff.co.nz
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