Front Five - 06.09.21

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

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Madigan’s 80-minute stint ensured he played with all three of the squad’s scrum-halves vying for minutes behind John Cooney.

Ulster's Ian Madigan looks on bright side ahead of new season

Jonathan Bradley - Irish Independent

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Leinster defeated Ulster 22-15 in Newforge to complete a clean sweep of victories in the PwC IRFU Under-19 Interprovincial Championship.

Leinster Complete Unbeaten Run To Win U-19 Interpros

IrishRugby.ie

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The ex-Munster player started in the 10 jersey for the away tie after signing for the French outfit back in March. 

JJ Hanrahan scores try in impressive debut as Clermont suffer defeat to Lyon

The42.ie

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Under revamped Rugby Championship rules, teams can replace a red-carded player 20 minutes after the sending off.

Red-card rule gets thumbs up from Foster, Rennie

SARugbyMag.co.za

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“I still categorically don’t think that is a red card. I think it was completely unintentional”

Barrett surprised by red card for high karate kick on Wallabies winger

Shay Waterworth - RugbyDump

NOTE : here at Harpin Manor we respectfully disagree with Justin

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