Mikaera Tewhata has been banned by his club Bayonne after punching Brian O’Driscoll. The aggressive act has stirred media attention around the rugby world and has left Tewhata banned by the French rugby federation until the results of an investigation are known.
The New Zealanders commented on his actions
I want to offer a heartfelt apology. [...]

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Ireland v Bayonne
16th August (20:00 BST)
Ireland have put forward their strongest team to play French league side Bayonne. Only two first choice players, Shane Horgan and David Wallace will miss the match due to injuries.
So why has Eddie put out his strongest side to play a club rugby? According to E O’S,
You cannot replicate the [...]

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Joint top all time Ireland try scorer Denis Hickie has announced that he will retire after this year’s Rugby World Cup. Ireland long standing speed man and winger will step down from both International and club rugby.
I have had a very enjoyable and fulfilling career as a professional rugby player. I entered the senior [...]

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Here is the team going into Sunday’s Game:
G Murphy
B Carney
B O’Driscoll (capt)
G Duffy
T Bowe
P Wallace
I Boss
B Young,
J Flannery,
S Best
P O’Connell
M O’Kelly
N Best
S Ferris
J Heaslip

Replacements: R Best, J Hayes, A Quinlan, K Gleeson, E Reddan, R O’Gara, S Horgan.

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Both Ireland and Munster have made significant changes to the coming seasons kits. The two team’s have recently unveiled new jerseys which are hoped will make their players all the more unstoppable.

The Irish jersey seems to have been shrunk in the wash and had its collar cut off while Munster have simply opted to [...]

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