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  • What options lie at Joe Schmidts’ disposal?

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    The Rugby World Cup is just just three days away. How far can Ireland go? How good are they? What are the options available to head coach Joe Schmidt? Read all about it. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/2015/0915/728006-column-what-options-lie-at-joe-schmidts-disposal/ TP

  • Johnny Sexton

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    As the 2015 Rugby World Cup draws ever nearer, I spoke to Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton about his preparation for this autumn’s tournament and the lessons learned from quarter-final defeat last time out in 2011. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2015/0820/722495-sexton-warns-against-irish-complacency/ TP

  • Strength and conditioning in professional rugby

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    Technique, ball skills and tactics are all crucial elements of modern rugby. But fitness and strength and conditioning have become absolutely crucial elements of making a pro rugby team click. I spoke to Munster S&C man Aled Walters and the province’s scrum coach Jerry Flannery about how they go about getting their team in the…

  • Preview: Ireland v England

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    These two sides have met 128 times previously and the latest instalment of this ancient rivalry has all the hallmarks of what could prove to be a classic. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0227/683347-six-nations-preview-ireland-v-england/ TP

  • Fred Cogley on the Irish success of the 1980s

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    The last time Ireland won back to back championships was in the 1983 Five Nations. Fred Cogley was in the commentary box for RTÉ in ’82 and ’83. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0227/683219-fred-cogley-ireland-1982-1983/

  • Turkey’s Turquoise Coast

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    If you’re looking for a stunning coastline, loads of history and culture, with a yacht trip thrown into the mix, then Turkey’s Turquoise Coast could be just the spot for you. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0219/681372-turkeys-turquoise-coast/ TP

  • Ireland can draw plenty from win over France

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    The reaction to Ireland’s win over France was mixed. But on analysing the game, and the context of the result, this seems harsh. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0216/680638-irelands-can-draw-plenty-from-win-over-france/ TP

  • Quinlan: Ireland will open up against France

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    Ireland are going to unleash a box of tricks against France, Alan Quinlan told me this morning. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0209/678968-alan-quinlan-ireland-will-expand-gameplan/ TP

  • Preview: Italy v Ireland

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    Ireland come to Rome looking for revenge for their defeat to Italy in 2013. Can they exact that revenge? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0206/678377-italy-ireland/ TP

  • Six Nations profiles

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    With the Six Nations kicking-off this Friday, myself and Brendan Cole profile the nations: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/profiles/ TP