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# flanker - Sunday 19 May, 2013

‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’

Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.

# flanker - Wednesday 8 May, 2013

Lions hopefuls Ashton and Robshaw left out of England summer tour

Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has also been omitted from the two-Test trip to Argentina.

# flanker - Sunday 5 May, 2013

Lion O’Brien ready for back row battle Down Under

The Leinster and Ireland flanker has some Welshmen to displace if he wants a starting role against the Wallabies.

# flanker - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

When Cheika left there were doubts but we pushed on – McLaughlin

The flanker is hoping his Leinster teammates can give Joe Schmidt the perfect send-off.

# flanker - Monday 22 April, 2013

Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions back row?

Warburton, Robshaw, O’Brien, Tipuric, Faletau, Heaslip, Croft…. this will be a tough choice for Warren Gatland.

# flanker - Sunday 21 April, 2013

O’Driscoll for Lions captain but he may not play each Test – Lewis Moody

The former England and lions flanker believes Paul O’Connell’s return has provided a leadership boost.

# flanker - Wednesday 10 April, 2013

Sayonara Stephen! Ferris ready for Japan adventure as Ulster admit defeat

Head coach Mark Anscombe admitted that the province’s inspirational flanker is set to leave this summer.

# flanker - Monday 1 April, 2013

1972, the year ‘The Troubles’ wrecked Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes

Ireland and Lions flanker Fergus Slattery reflects on politics and sports mixing to ill-effect.

# flanker - Tuesday 12 March, 2013

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‘I kind of got him perfectly’ – Sean O’Brien on bulldozing Yoann Huget

The Tullow Tank is hoping to dish out similar punishment against Italy this weekend.

# flanker - Friday 1 March, 2013

Signed, sealed and delivered: Rocky Elsom back in Europe with Toulon

The former Leinster flanker could be back in Dublin very soon.

# flanker - Thursday 14 February, 2013

Sean O’Brien not ready to give up the 6 Nations fight

“It is and it isn’t out of our own hands, do you know what I mean?” Not really Sean.

# flanker - Friday 8 February, 2013

Conor O’Shea: Outstanding Robshaw focused on delivering 6 Nations title

The openside flanker is one of the favourites to captain the Bristish & Irish Lions this summer.

# flanker - Thursday 31 January, 2013

6 Nations: O’Brien determined to avoid low blows in Welsh cauldron

The flanker was hobbled by the Welsh in 2011 but believes he can do a job on their celebrated back row.

# flanker - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

‘If circumstances arise, and you might be forced to leave, then who knows’ – Sean O’Brien

The Leinster flanker has backed Jonathan Sexton’s decision to make the switch to play rugby in France.

# flanker - Tuesday 22 January, 2013

Friday night off would be the perfect start for Henry’s 6 Nations quest

The flanker’s excellent performances in the Heineken Cup have propelled him into the international reckoning.

# flanker - Friday 18 January, 2013

‘You can’t rush the human body sometimes’ – Kidney on Ferris injury setback

Mid-March is the revised return date for the Ulster flanker.

# flanker - Thursday 17 January, 2013

‘France move not about the money, could improve Jonathan Sexton’

‘A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do’, says France-bound Jamie Roberts.

# flanker - Sunday 13 January, 2013

So Ryan Jones, what are your 6 Nations chances looking like?

More good (schadenfreude) news for Ireland as the Welsh flanker dislocated his thumb today.

# flanker - Saturday 12 January, 2013

‘All bets are off’ – Simon Easterby determined to get one over Leinster and brother Guy

The Scarlets coach insists there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the must-win fixture for the Blues.

# flanker - Friday 4 January, 2013

‘We haven’t won anything or done anything yet’ – Ulster’s Chris Henry

The back-row will captain the Pro12 leaders against Scarlets this evening.

Pro12: McLaughlin welcomes return of O’Brien and Heaslip for Edinburgh ‘battle’

The flanker is hoping to recapture the form that saw him drafted in last summer to nullify All Black captain Richie McCaw.

# flanker - Thursday 3 January, 2013

Heineken Cup battles look out of reach for injured Ferris

The Ulster flanker is hopeful of a return in time for Ireland’s Six Nations campaign.

# flanker - Friday 14 December, 2012

Heineken Cup: 3 things to look out for this weekend

European dreams could be shattered for three of Ireland’s four representatives.

# flanker - Monday 10 December, 2012

‘Preparations were perfect, everything else was a bit of a disaster’ – Best on RWC ’07

The former Ireland flanker played his final match in the pool stage elimination by Argentina.

# flanker - Thursday 6 December, 2012

Green Pastures: Neil Best and Worcester eye European silverware

The former Ulster flanker and his Warriors side take on Perpignan tonight.

# flanker - Saturday 24 November, 2012

November tests: McCaw stars as All Blacks edge closer to unbeaten 2012

Wales’ losing run continues thanks to an 18-point haul from Aaron Cruden and a super effort from his captain.

# flanker - Wednesday 31 October, 2012

Dress code: CJ Stander shows up for Munster training in a pair of jeans

We’ve heard of Casual Friday but this is getting ridiculous.

# flanker - Tuesday 30 October, 2012

Six jerseys up for Guinness Series grabs after Ireland’s injury crisis

The current selection headache for Declan Kidney opens the door for some November heroics.

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South African Number 8 CJ Stander is arriving in Munster today

The 22-year-old has a year of Super Rugby experience with the Bulls under his belt.

# flanker - Friday 26 October, 2012

Chris Henry’s journey from ‘wee blonde prop’ to Ulster captain

The Belfast native will lead his province into tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Newport Gwent Dragons.

# flanker - Thursday 11 October, 2012

Team News: Wannenberg returns to Ulster to face old teammates and young gun Henderson

The South African Number 8 will have a challenging night against the flanker, Henry and Ferris.

# flanker - Wednesday 10 October, 2012

You’ve been Ruan-ed: Look who is back and ready to go for Ulster

The province has also signed up flanker Iain Henderson to a three-year professional contract.

# flanker - Wednesday 3 October, 2012

Eric Elwood: If I won Euromillions I’d sign Richie McCaw myself

The Connacht coach would love to draft in the All Black captain but admits he may have to find a blank cheque.

# flanker - Friday 28 September, 2012

Lewis Moody: I kept my World Cup winners’ medal in a Sainsburys bag

The former England flanker is hoping to display his medal and MBE properly now that he has retired.

# flanker - Tuesday 11 September, 2012

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Glasgow Warriors make Pro 12 title statement after Springbok Josh Strauss signs up

Thankfully for Connacht, the talented flanker will not arrive in Scotland in time for Friday’s Pro12 match.

# flanker - Tuesday 14 August, 2012

Stephen Ferris: Bloody good Ulster need to play with a bit more swagger

The flanker believes his team has all the necessary components to win the Heineken Cup this season.

# flanker - Wednesday 1 August, 2012

Bowe: I was so jealous of the Ulster lads last season

The Ireland winger says returning to his home province was always the first choice after four seasons away in Wales.

# flanker - Sunday 29 July, 2012

Pocock pens open letter to Western Force fans as he signs for Brumbies

The Australian captain took to Facebook to explain the reasons for his move to the Canberra franchise.

# flanker - Friday 13 July, 2012

Connacht fans get a chance to relive history with pre-season visit to Harlequins

The westerners eliminated the English Premiership side from the Heineken Cup when they beat them at the Sportsground in January.

# flanker - Friday 15 June, 2012

Summer Tour Diary: Restart for Christchurch as Ireland talk up second chances

A tour of the earthquake-hit city puts things into perspective for Kevin McLaughlin and his teammates ahead of All Blacks battle.

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