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Having won the Grand Slam, as World No.1 - beating the World's No2 and 5 on the way - winning each game by at least 12 points, Ireland are looking good going into RWC 2023.

With the U20s aiming for another Slam today, the future is bright going into 2027 aswell...

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Andrew Smith and Dan Kelly are very underrated and underused

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@FogartyJack I don’t think Humph got enough on it personally, but think Kendellen’s other hand knocks it on first

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(Does Kendellen not knock that on with one hand before grounding with the other?)

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@CouchReferee @MolloyJoe @IndoSport 12th of March https://t.co/eX2VSxMiwq

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Looks like Sam listened to that fascinating chat between Madigan and @MolloyJoe on @IndoSport podcast the week before the Six Nations finale

[Cian Tracey @CianTracey1]

Was pointed out on comms last night but interesting to see that Sam Prendergast has changed kicking tees.

He is now using a telescopic tee.

Very different setup as you can see from these pics.

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Great to see Hugh Gavin back. Sean Naughton’s emergence is really timely. Harry West moved out to a 4th new position is interesting.

[Connacht Rugby @connachtrugby]

Team news from Cape Town 🇿🇦

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/yh9EWKEWye

#OneConnacht

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I genuinely don’t understand the furore of this.

It’s the most blatant textbook forward pass in the history of forward passes.

[Premier Sports @PremSportsTV]

Heartbreak for Ospreys! 😱

Kieran Hardy looked to have snatched a late winner, but it’s ruled out for a forward pass ❌

#ChallengeCupRugby

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Friday and Casarin were excellent, and Casarin will likely get my vote. Luka Keletaona would have been the French name I would have expected to see, but I didnt study France as closely. Dalziel was very strong for Scotland.

Josh Neill not getting a nomination seems odd

[Six Nations Under-20s @SixNationsU20]

The players who have been nominated for the 2026 Six Nations Under-20s Player of the Championship! 🏆

Lucas Friday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Joachim Senga Kouo 🇫🇷
Riccardo Casarin 🇮🇹
Jake Dalziel 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Submit your votes through the link below! ⬇️
https://t.co/jIGysWR1BX

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@bencoles_ @CharlieFelix How much impact did the Lions tour have on the tournament? With reference to tiredness but also Ireland’s best two wins coming from Farrell being able to see Scots/English up close last summer?

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@patmccarry Let’s go Cian Prendergast. Hugely underrated

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@Oom_Rugby Also mention for how accurate that kick is from JGP. It’s more infield than normal, and Freeman is on the wing and has to run diagonal to get it. It’s also deep enough that Steward moves into it, but not deep enough that he should claim it. That’s why there’s no backfield cover

[Parlez-Vous French Rugby @RugbyVous]

In 2023 France played Ireland in the U20s World Championship Final 🏆 the contrast in progression of those teams is stark 😬 Irish players are colour coded by province (black is Ulster) French players are colour coded by currently TOP14 (yellow) or currently ProD2 (blue) 🎨

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@patmccarry Would you stick with your rating of his game on Thursday after going more in depth on his involvements?

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Crichton to defect to Australian rugby for World Cup tilt https://t.co/iFqCnDDdcY

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@LeinsterClub Max Deegan was an unused sub as well

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Still not sure why World Rugby changed the laws to encourage high speed collisions in the air again.

There were so many red cards from this a few years ago.

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Caolan Englefield was Irish eligible and played for the Irish U20s

[England Rugby @EnglandRugby]

Ready to represent 🌹

Mark Mapletoft has named a 30-player England Men's A squad to prepare to face All Blacks XV in Bath on Saturday.

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Has anyone got any alternatives to Tribe? Something with lineups and scores. Sofascore is drunk

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@alexshawsport sent you a DM

[Murray Kinsella @Murray_Kinsella]

Irish lock Liam NcNamee has been named in the Spain U20 squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Carrick on Shannon RFC man McNamee, who has family roots in Valencia, played in Sligo Grammar School and with Galwegians.

McNamee recently featured for Connacht in the Junior inter-pros.