5 d. ago Gerry Thornley: Stuart Lancaster quite the coup for Connacht and IRFU

Former England head coach signs two-year deal with Connacht

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5 d. ago Gerry Thornley: Sharks’ shameful antics against Munster betrayed the moral code that makes rugby special

Jaden Hendrikse’s antics during URC shootout have been roundly criticised, apart from in South Africa

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1 week ago Gerry Thornley: Leinster still most likely disruptors to undisputed era of the French

Top 14 clubs are dominating European rugby and the end does not appear in sight

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1 week ago Who can challenge the dominance by French clubs of European rugby?

Top 14 clubs are dominating European rugby and the end does not appear in sight

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2 w. ago Gerry Thornley: Are Ireland fans getting a raw deal when it comes to Six Nations fixtures?

Gerry Thornley: Are Ireland fans getting a raw deal when it comes to Six Nations fixtures?  The Irish Times

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3 w. ago Gerry Thornley: IRFU decision on Sevens reflects the cold, hard business of sport

Cutting the men’s programme is not necessarily a huge saving, although it could be around the €400,000 mark

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3 w. ago Gerry Thornley: Results suggest Ulster and Connacht on a worrying slide

Provinces miss out on United Rugby Championship playoffs with both now consigned to next season’s Challenge Cup

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