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Game Changers: How Jonah Lomu’s dramatic arrival heralded rugby’s new dawn
Even now it is hard to fathom the level of impact the great All Blacks winger had on the game
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
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
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
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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