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The Counter Ruck: the rugby newsletter from The Irish Times

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Rampant eight-try Australia condemn Warren Gatland’s Wales to 11th straight defeat

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AIL round-up: St Mary’s strike late to hold Cork Con to draw as Ballynahinch march on

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Jack Crowley gives reminder of his talent - and needs to keep doing so

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