Front Five - 02.12.17

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Treviso v Leinster preview

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...for the likes of the out-of-sorts Jack McGrath and the fit-again Ringrose and Josh van der Flier, this a big chance to impress ahead of the trip to the Premiership champions.

Fit-again Ringrose returns as Lowe makes debut

Cian Tracey - Irish Independent

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Lealiifano scored near the posts for Ulster's fifth try but, with a kick to win it, he also missed to end a breathless game.

Another late show from Ulster saves blushes in Newport

Richard Mulligan - Belfast Newsletter

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All told, it was a superb, all-round performance by O'Mahony.

Exactly what Peter O'Mahony does for Ireland, each and every time

Patrick McCarry - SportsJoe.ie

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The station has also retained the rights to broadcast the autumn internationals for a further four years, until 2021.

Ireland v All Blacks will be live on RTÉ

RTÉ Rugby

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Surely this called for some sympathetic reffing from Owens?

Nigel Owens howler – this was NEVER a red

Rugby Onslaught

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