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Ward and Murphy brothers named in Ireland XV squad to face England A in Limerick
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Gus McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy and Finlay Bealham were singled out for praise by coach Andy Farrell
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Paul O’Connell insists he’s ‘very happy in the trenches’ after leading Ireland on summer tour
O’Connell has returned to his role as forwards coach after the summer games in Tbilisi and Lisbon
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Paul O’Connell says Ireland captain has trained really well and shown no ill-effects from shoulder surgery
Fiona Tuite and Ireland out to make memories at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
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Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week
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Patient Thomas Clarkson ready to put his hand up for Ireland
Leinster prop to earn his eighth cap against Portugal in Lisbon
With the Lions away in Australia, Ireland debutants have real chance to shine against Portugal
Opportunity in summer Test in Lisbon not lost on Paul O’Connell’s men as Andy Farrell keeps watch from afar
Paul O’Connell shakes up Ireland starting XV for Portugal as Jamie Osborne leaves for the Lions
Leinster back had been named to start on Saturday but has since been replaced with Hugh Gavin
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