Front Five - 05.10.18

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

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James Ryan remains unbeaten in Leinster blue. James Ryan also remains unbeaten in Munster red.

Ryan pledges to tackle smarter after suffering concussion in contact

David Kelly - Irish Independent

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A hamstring tear delayed (Stockdale's) return by a few weeks but he goes into the back three with Angus Kernohan and Peter Nelson.

Jacob Stockdale and Rory Best return as Connacht send strong team to Belfast

Pat McCarry - SportsJoe.ie

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There is a big gap between what some of the clubs prefer and an IRFU model that is based on geographical inclusivity at elite level

All-Ireland League proving a vital outlet for academy prospects

John O'Sullivan - Irish Times

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Leinster Rugby v Wasps
Referee- Romain Poite (Fra)

European Champions and Challenge Cup referees announced

RugbyReferees.net

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Judge Clark said a conviction would have ended the Fijian-born player's Irish contract...However, Connacht confirmed today the club will discontinue the deal anyway.

Irish club drop contract with Waikato rugby star Sevuloni Reece after being discharged over domestic violence incident

NZ Herald

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