Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
Disappointing for the girls last night
just not in the same league
just not in the same league
Ireland sought the game that had stopped New Zealand and won a Grand Slam in past years. But last night and perhaps for the last 10 days it refused to show.
Johnny Watterson - Irish Times
Lancaster has become a vital cog in Leinster's wheel and the expectation is that having had a full pre-season with the squad, they will be even better this year.
Cian Tracey - Irish Independent
...as pre-season friendlies go there was little to get over excited about from both sides.
Richard Mulligan - Belfast Newsletter
Thankfully for Australia, New Zealand’s armor might not be as sturdy as it was during last year’s Championship.
Ronan Nelson - Rugby Wrapup
“The amendment comes into effect globally from 26 August and applies to all participating elite adult rugby competitions."
The42.ie (via AFP)
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