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Ciara Griffin column: 'It's hard not to wonder how it has come to this for Ireland'
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Tuesday, 28 March 2023 00:46
It's 10 years since Ireland won the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam for the first and only time and in the wake of Saturday's heavy loss to Wales it's hard not to wonder how it's come to this. It was a tough weekend for Ireland and the players will be feeling it physically and mentally. We knew Wales would have…
Rugby: Brain injury claim against governing bodies may exceed £300m
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Monday, 27 March 2023 15:02
"Acting on the latest science, evidence and independent expert guidance, we constantly strive to safeguard and support all our players - future, current, and former. Rugby is a leader in the prevention, management and identification of head impacts and World Rugby also proactively funds transformational research, embraces innovation and explores technology that can make the sport as accessible, inclusive and…
Heineken Champions Cup: 'Highly-motivated' Ulster can beat Leinster in last-16 tie
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Monday, 27 March 2023 10:31
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side will approach their Heineken Champions Cup last-16 tie against Leinster in a positive fashion.Ulster go into the match against their interprovincial rivals in Dublin as underdogs, but McFarland says his squad will just try to play to their optimum."People say it's unlikely Ulster are going to win but that's not how we…
Johnny Sexton: Leinster captain set to miss rest of season with groin injury
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Monday, 27 March 2023 07:59
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks set to miss the rest of this season after suffering a groin injury.Sexton was hurt during the closing stages of Ireland's Six Nations title and Grand Slam-clinching victory over England in Dublin nine days ago.Sexton's provincial team Leinster say that the 37-year-old will undergo a procedure on the injury on Tuesday.The fly-half is likely to…
Lewis Ludlam: Northampton Saints can benefit from break in play-off race
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Monday, 27 March 2023 02:43
Northampton Saints captain Lewis Ludlam hopes a two-week break will benefit the team as they look to revive their hopes of a Premiership play-off spot.Saints only have two games left to try to retrieve the position."We're frustrated and disappointed, but we can't be moping around sulking, we need to get back on the horse as quickly as possible," said Ludlam.The…
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