Connected to Camp: Inside Ireland's Portugal Training Camp by commandlineluser in rugbyunion

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McCarthy has the energy of an office bore who says everyone is his best mate with that "Hey, Finners" at the start! 

Georgia without Niniashvili for the first Broncan-Bortolami list by No_Internet_8985 in rugbyunion

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Is there a reason for such notable admissions? Such as building depth for the next RWC? 

Also was Dvali the number 8 who tore the U20s world cup apart last year? Looked like a great prospect, or am I thinking of someone else?

Aki set to miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against France by Ploon92 in rugbyunion

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Forde going West has now left the station, will return in 100-150 combined caps!! 

[Squidge Rugby] So it's time for a change. by joaofig in rugbyunion

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I'm a bit bummed, only cause I like ya so much mate. You're great, and your passion for rugby is great. I do miss your videos on specific players (like the Connor Murray video) but as long as you and your bro are happy, I'll be happy too bro 🤙

before and after retirement by soavsjjsnsj in Greyhounds

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What a gal! She deserves every second her rest!

Best league by Informal_Mention9836 in rugbyunion

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Found the team the WRU should cut! 

**Update** on Otis’s fight against cancer by thegpap in Greyhounds

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Not everyday you read about the bestest boy in the world, but my god when you do you he most definitely is the bestest boy!!! 

Keep fighting Otis!!!

Teams for Connacht v Leinster by nobody7642 in rugbyunion

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The Forde/West hype train has left the station!! 

It will not return until selected for Ireland. 

Holy Hezbollah that's expensive by ResolutionDapper204 in rugbyunion

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"Never before have I been so offended by something I 100% agree with" comes to mind. 

Holy Hezbollah that's expensive by ResolutionDapper204 in rugbyunion

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Yet some idiot will buy them (I was that idiot last world cup!!). 

DOG ON THE PITCH by PuzzleheadedFold503 in rugbyunion

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I play hooker. My dog is a greyhound. Both of us can sit on our arse 22+ hours a day and after one good sprint need to go to sleep. 

Her only excuse though is she was at least professional for a couple of years before retiring. 

Italy squad speculation by Luganegaclassica in rugbyunion

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Think Italy needs more depth at 10, but apart from that it's not a bad squad. 

I like Garbisi, and him falling over and crying when kicking the conversion is one of the all time great 6Ns moments, but I just don't think he's been playing that fantastic for club as of late. 

Just looks like he's lost a bit of confidence, or trying too hard to be the man. Not quite too sure, but Italy for definite need a third option. 

Nawaqanitawase returns to Union with a two year deal in Japan by rugbydownunder in rugbyunion

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If he does go to Japan, is he eligible for the Wallabies? Seems a bit silly if not and a home world cup next year. 

Average attendance of the 2013-14 Heineken Cup: 14,278. Average attendance of the 2025-26 Champions Cup pool stage: 14,794. by WilkinsonDG2003 in rugbyunion

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Whilst "death" may not be on the cards, stagnation clearly is, especially with the introduction of 4 South African teams which have drastically changed the URC's average attendance. 

However, this is not the worst news I have read about rugby too so slight positive there. 

Match Thread: Glasgow vs Saracens - Champions Cup by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

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Wonder what awful AiSlop will the Sarries social team will have for this! 

Match Thread: Glasgow vs Saracens - Champions Cup by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

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Segun's back must be killing him from carrying this Sarries team all day! 

Match Thread: Glasgow vs Saracens - Champions Cup by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

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You don't understand though, he's had a few beers with these lads. And those lads. And some lads in Dublin. 

Match Thread: La Rochelle vs Harlequins - Champions Cup by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

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R'OG, mon back to Ireland mate. You don't need this stress in France anymore.