Front Five - 03.04.20

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

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Obviously some are more "front line" than others but they all play their part so I can only put them in alphabetical order. The main reason I want to have rugby back is that it will mean these legends have seen us through to the other side. Go raibh míle míle maith agaibh. 👏👏👏

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"I’d kicked 85 to 90% in my other games as captain, but one bad game and everyone jumps on the bandwagon."

'We talked about it being a one campaign thing' - Sexton says captaincy may be reviewed due to disrupted season

Ciarán Kennedy - The42.ie

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"The problem is that no union wants to make the decision to cancel its tour, not least because there are...insurance contract implications"

Fate of Ireland's July tests in Australia to be decided this month

RTÉ Rugby

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"The group...unanimously agreed that the best practical and evidenced approach is to reinforce existing law, rather than law change."

World Rugby to reinforce breakdown laws after review

Irish Independent

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It has not yet been decided how or when the Premiership season will be concluded.

Newcastle Falcons' promotion to Premiership confirmed by RFU

BBC Rugby

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It's a South African version of bullfighting and a source of great entertainment.

CJ Stander Sidesteps A Sheep

Donny Mahoney - Balls.ie

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Front Five - 02.04.20

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

Good man Keith

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"I think you’ll end up back to levels of five or six years ago pretty quickly and probably, maybe, less professionals."

Bernard Jackman: Coronavirus could change landscape of professional rugby

Brendan O'Brien - Irish Examiner

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"It was worn during a pivotal game for Irish Rugby and I am hoping it is somewhat of a collector’s item!"

Earls to raffle Ireland jersey from historic win over All Blacks for children's charity

Sinead Farrell - The42.ie

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...the reality is there’s still all to play for.  The armband is still waiting to be claimed.

The big four Lions captaincy contenders and the unexpected Welshman who's an outsider

Mark Orders - WalesOnline

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Jones could surpass World Cup winner Sir Clive Woodward as England's longest-serving boss

Eddie Jones: England head coach set to sign new deal until 2023 World Cup

SkySports.com

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How many April Fools’ Day spoofs did you fall for this year?

April Fools’ Day 2020: The best attempts from the world of rugby

Ruck.co.uk

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Front Five - 01.04.20

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

Hi folks hope you're all staying both safe and sane through all the dystopian madness.  We're bringing FrontFive back online as there seems to be quite a few interesting reads out there - we won't post as early in the morning as before but we'll do our best to put one up every day. 

Note - given the day that's in it we obviously can't guarantee all of the stories pass the smell test...

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Garry Ringrose has reportedly signed a new deal that will keep him at the province at least until the end of the 2021-22 season

Leinster and Ireland superstar commits to two more years at province

Adam Lacey - Extra.ie
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Back in 2013 she sat exams in an empty room. Just her and Jamie Roberts.

Dr Claire Molloy: ‘It is a privileged place to be, on the frontline’

Gavin Cummiskey - Irish Times
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...does anyone actually need three years to snap up tickets?

Rugby Rant: RWC 2023 Pool Draw

Rugby World
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It was determined that this was "the best platform to swiftly and efficiently address challenges and deliver a foundation for future stability."

USA Rugby files for bankruptcy in the wake of coronavirus outbreak

Chris Bengel - CBS Sports
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We’re still in shock that this has been released, nobody had ANY idea that this was coming!

Rugby fans are losing their minds as EA SPORTS drops unannounced trailer for Rugby 21 overnight

Rugby Onslaught
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