Front Five - 03.07.19

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

Personally I think the Irish women's team would do brilliantly under the coaching guidance of the likes of Sophie Spence given the right support

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“There are lots of former female players who...would love to do something with the Ireland women’s team. I’d love to help out in the future...”

Spence finds green pastures in coaching after sour end to international career

Alex Bywater - The42.ie

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Born in Dublin, Coghlan was drafted in to Leinster’s academy at 16 and made his senior debut in 2012 at just 20 years of age.

Leicester Tigers make triple signing

Planet Rugby

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The common denominator of the All Blacks'...defeats to Ireland, the Lions, and South Africa - is their inability to cope with a defensive line speed...

Steve Hansen identifies speed trap as biggest 2019 Rugby World Cup danger

Patrick McKendry - NZ Herald

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The 28-year-old played 44 Tests for the Wallabies before leaving under controversial circumstances in 2013 after a string of off-field indiscretions.

‘Find my true self’: O’Connor’s Aussie homecoming confirmed

FoxSports.com.au

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Argentina are in for a huge year...the game couldn't be more on the rise there than it is right now.

Jaguares the season's story, but Crusaders will have final say

Craig Dowd - ESPN.co.uk

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Front Five - 02.07.19

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

Kudos to RugbyPass for work done on compiling U23 XVs for all Pro 14 clubs

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Leinster’s pathway has few equals in terms of its productivity.

PRO14 U23 squads: Which side's future is the brightest?

Alex Shaw - RugbyPass

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An abrasive hooker who broke on to the scene in 2009, Sherry was once seen as the long-term successor to Jerry Flannery.

Sherry's forced to quit career that promised more

Cian Tracey - Irish Independent

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"I also like when he goes away with the Lions...the knowledge he’ll be able to bring back from a Lions series in South Africa"

Gatland's Chiefs deal a shrewd move, says former All Blacks star Fitzpatrick

The42.ie

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Midfielder Crotty suffered a fractured thumb during the Crusaders' 30-26 semifinal victory over the Hurricanes...

Super Rugby: Scott Barrett, Ryan Crotty ruled out of Super Rugby final for Crusaders

Patrick McKendry - NZ Herald

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Eir will now broadcast only what they show on their own channels which includes 48 games at this year’s Rugby World Cup, all 152 games from the Pro14

Eir confirm that customers will no longer receive BT Sport free

Ruaidhrí Croke - Irish Times

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Front Five - 01.07.19

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

ICYMI click here for our

opinion piece from Saturday

about Israel Folau

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The new Ireland Rugby World Cup 2019 jerseys will be launched on 7 July 2019

Every Rugby World Cup 2019 jersey revealed so far

Rugby Shirt Watch

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"Given the seriousness of these allegations, and the potential consequences, we needed to be confident that what was alleged, actually took place, and we weren't"

Crusaders stars Richie Mo'unga and George Bridge won't face any action after alleged misconduct on tour

NZ Herald

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...Warren Gatland has said he’s “100 percent convinced” Jones is going nowhere.

The thorny reason Alun Wyn Jones hasn't signed to stay in Wales yet

Mark Orders - Wales Online

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The man whose heritage descends from the French Island Wallis and Futuna is a potentially massive prospect...

Toulouse have an unknown Number 8 who could become France’s next legend

Rugby Onslaught

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Despite some critics voicing concerns about their legitimacy in the tournament, the Jaguares have become an effervescent presence.

Super Rugby's Jaguares Pre-Game Tunnel Ritual Is Just Class

Maurice Bronsan - Balls.ie

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