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Bridging the gap: ‘A lot of what I loved about rugby got lost in the end’

Three Ireland players look back at the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the start of professionalism

Reality Bites - Tales from the new normal: Stephen Aboud

Building routines, keeping communication lines online and sharing an aperitivo over Skype

Michael Bradley extends stay at Zebre until summer of 2022

Former Connacht coach joined the Parma-based club in 2017

Ulster labour to victory over Zebre and miss out on bonus point

Two second-half yellow cards for the Italian side prove crucial on a dreadful night in Belfast

RWC moments: Gary Halpin’s try-scoring salute

Prop enjoyed moment of glory in Ireland’s 43-19 defeat to New Zealand

McFarland and Ulster looking forward to testing Leinster again

Coach hoping absent Stockdale and Best will be fit for quarter-final clash with Connacht

Connacht coach Friend looking forward to Cardiff clash after gutsy Zebre victory

Jack Carty’s two penalties enough to take the points in Parma and keep up Champions Cup hopes

Johann van Graan will stick with winning line-up against Edinburgh

Munster dig deep to see off Zebre, and Jack O’Donoghue’s return gives manager options

Jack O’Donoghue to make first start of season for Munster against Zebre

Johann van Graan makes seven changes to squad on back of defeat to Scarlets

The Bloody Sunday victims: Their stories and what the 2010 Saville report said about them

Bloody Sunday – January 30th, 1972

Ulster score eight tries in bonus point win over Zebre

Rob Herring scores three of them in big win over Italian club at Kingspan Stadium

Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Is it time for Georgia to replace Italy in the Six Nations?

Manager’s contract ends after 2020 Six Nations, but so far he has not spurred growth

Six Nations 2019: our pundits answer the six big questions

Who will win the Grand Slam? What's the key game? What are you looking forward to?

Conor Murray primed for first appearance of the season

Chris Farrell also in line to make his comeback when Munster take on Zebre

Cork Con give Shannon a rude awakening as UCD outclass UCC

All-Ireland League round-up: Young Munster ease past Terenure College

Connacht revel in ‘bonus points Sunday’ after seeing off Zebre

Andy Friend’s side were impressive in their victory at the Sportsground on Saturday

Connacht up and running with Zebre win

Andy Friend’s side secure bonus point at the Sportsground

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Kieran Marmion set to make Connacht return against ‘dangerous’ Zebre

Backs coach Carolan expects province to win but is wary of Italian side’s unpredictability

Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Jack Carty and Connacht primed for ‘month of champions’

Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the season

Cork Constitution taking nothing for granted as they face Lansdowne

Defending champions are ‘going to be very much underdogs’, says coach Brian Hickey

Plenty still to play for as Pro14 reaches crucial stage

Leinster in pole position as Leo Cullen's team bid to ensure a home semi-final

James Lowe’s enthusiasm helps Leinster keep up momentum

Blue conveyor belt continues as Gavin Mullin becomes 53rd player used this season

Setback for O’Brien and Ruddock as Leinster prepare to host Zebre

Brendan Mullin’s son Gavin on the bench for Leo Cullen’s side in Pro14 encounter

Finlay Bealham to bring up Connacht century against Zebre

Michael Bradley returns to the Sportsground with Carlo Canna named in starting XV

Finlay Bealham set to earn his 100th cap for Connacht

Ireland prop says it is a ‘massive honour’ to join the elite group who have reached the milestone

Gerry Thornley: This new Italy team won't be built in a day

Bradley and Aboud also playing key roles in the restoration of Azzurri rugby

Connacht fail to fire in disappointing defeat to Zebre

Bemused coach Kieran Keane looks ahead to ‘build momentum’ for away tie against Brive

Angry, indignant, honest Sean O’Rourke

Radio Review: Both O’Rourke and Cormac Ó hEadhra find politics difficult to stomach

Joe Schmidt probably isn’t ‘worst coach in Irish rugby history’

Success against the other top nations is a standout feature of his time in charge

Kieran Keane set for return to Italy to take on Zebre

Connacht coach was on All Blacks side in 1979 for their first international against Italy

Chastened Ulster can get back on track against Connacht

Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad

Kiss: Ulster lacked accuracy and energy in defeat to Zebre

Province left stunned by fired-up opponents as their unbeaten run comes to an end

Ulster come unstuck at Zebre

Ulster’s winning start to the Pro14 season ends in Italy

Andrew Trimble to equal appearances record for Ulster

Unbeaten province have 10 international players returning for clash against Zebre

Pro14 sees South African rugby moving north

Time will tell if other teams follow the Cheetahs and Southern Kings into Europe

Organisers putting positive spin on rebranded Pro14

It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix

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