Front Five - 09.10.20

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Farrell has also confirmed that Harry Byrne, Craig Casey, James Lowe, James Tracy and Fineen Wycherley will all train with the squad next week.

Cooney axed and Marmion recalled as Ireland's Six Nations squad is named

Cian Tracey - Irish Independent

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 Schmidt has been appointed World Rugby's new Director of Rugby and High Performance and will take up the role from next month.

Joe Schmidt takes up new role with World Rugby

RTÉ Rugby

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The Judicial Officer, Sheriff Kathrine Mackie, Scotland, found...that the sending off was sufficient.

Peter O’Mahony – Free to Play after Red Card

Tomas O - SportsNewsIreland

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Springbok centre Frans Steyn will make his first official appearance...having joined from French club Montpellier

Pienaar leads Cheetahs in Super Rugby Unlocked opener, Steyn starts in midfield

Sport24 (RSA)

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It was penned in 1909 by Wallace Willis, who had escaped the slave trade in America in the 1800s.

RFU To 'Educate' England Rugby Fans On Origins Of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'

Gary Connaughton - Balls.ie

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