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Rugby must learn from the tragic end of Isireli Temo’s rugby dreams

A duty of care is due any to any player but with more money than ever coming into the game, there are fears some are being exploited with tragic circumstancesGone but not forgotten: Tarbes' Fijian prop Isireli Temo took his own life In September Isireli Temo flew from France to Fiji for a holiday. The 30-year-old prop had recently joined Tarbes but …Continue reading »

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How to make it as a radio broadcaster: Ian Robertson

Tips from making it as a radio broadcaster from former Scotland scrum-half and now legendary BBC Radio commentator, Ian RobertsonAt the workplace: Robertson prepares to commentate on England v Wales in the Six NationsBy Graham Jenkins The Forward Pass Podcast – Ian Robertson Welcome to The Forward Pass, a series of conversations with …Continue reading »

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Ireland: Four proud provinces stand up in Europe

The statement wins of Ulster, Leinster and Munster over Clermont, Northampton and Leicester have proved the Irish provinces' resolve remains in tactGood day at the office: Rob Herring celebrates a deserved win over Clermont AuvergneBy Alex Shaw Four proud provinces. That’s the mantra of Irish rugby and it certainly lived up to that billing …Continue reading »

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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points

The action is hotting up as we reach the mid-point of the pool stages in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Who excelled themselves and who had a weekend to forget?Park run: Jamison Gibson-Park sprints in for Leinster's bonus-point try (Photo: Inpho).The Saints Jamison Gibson-Park Leinster’s Kiwi scrum-half is a hero for his province after he conjured their bonus-point try out …Continue reading »

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