Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
Nice to see dates and times
finally starting to emerge
for both Leinster & Ireland...
Laporte’s comments fuel the likelihood of the postponed Six Nations game between Ireland and Italy...being rearranged for October 24th at the Aviva Stadium
Gerry Thornley - Irish Times
(possibly behind paywall)
The deal may rest on the South African sides, the Lions, Stormers, Sharks and Bulls, gaining access to the EPCR-run Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent
The competition kicks off from September 25 with clubs going up against provincial rivals for silverware and a place in the Energia Bateman Cup.
LeinsterRugby.ie
The Highlanders-Crusaders game in round 4...drew in a peak audience of just under 100,000 in the UK...despite the game kicking off at 8am
Paul Cully - Stuff.co.nz
‘The Brave & the Faithful’ recreates the electric atmosphere that surrounded one of the most emotional Irish sporting success stories.
Balls.ie
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