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The Latest Breaking News from Leinster

Northampton’s growing list of Lions contenders sparkle in Castres thrashing

Northampton 51-16 Castres: The Saints set up a Champions Cup semi-final date with Leinster that could prove crucial to Andy Farrell’s final selection

The Independent UK

Northampton set up Leinster rematch after Henry Pollock batters Castres

The Champions Cup quarter-final finished Northampton 51-16 Castres after Henry Pollock dazzled with two tries in the second half

The Guardian - UK

Premiership clubs’ European debacle illustrates growing French strength

Four English clubs conceded 215 points on a calamitous weekend with French clubs poised to improve further

The Guardian - UK

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Why English clubs are struggling in the Champions Cup

The Premiership provides just one of the remaining eight clubs in the continental competition

The Independent UK

Leinster deliver Champions Cup statement with 10-try Harlequins thrashing

Leinster trounced Harlequins 62-0 to storm into the Champions Cup quarter-finals

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith vs Sam Prendergast and five things to watch as the Champions Cup knockout stages begin

The two playmakers and Lions hopefuls go head-to-head in Dublin in the Investec Champions Cup last-16

The Independent UK

The Saracens decision that shows how the Champions Cup has lost its lustre

None of the club’s England stars will travel to Toulon this weekend, placing player workloads and a flawed competition back in the spotlight

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Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes

When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selection

The Guardian - UK

Who are the British and Irish Lions assistant coaches and why have they been appointed?

Andy Farrell’s staff for the tour of Australia has been revealed

The Independent UK

Robot rugby may be a way off but art of coaching is making way for science

As data reshapes coaching and tactics at club and international level, the numbers are increasingly king

The Guardian - UK

Heading to Dublin for the Oasis weekender? The best places to eat, drink and stay

Grab a pint at Toner’s, get the Bad Sisters experience in Howth and sing along to Irish folk at O’Donoghues. Maddy Mussen has your guide to spending a weekend in Ireland’s largest city

Evening Standard

‘Really smart rugby brain’ – Jamie Osborne backed to shine in unfamiliar role

Osborne will line up on the right wing for Ireland against title rivals France.

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Caelan Doris shows ‘positive strides’ in his race for fitness

The Leinster back-rower missed his country’s win away to Wales because of a knee issue.

The Independent UK

Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy sign new contracts with Irish Rugby Football Union

The pair are preparing for Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations showdown with title rivals France.

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The Guardian - UK

Ireland and France’s battle for alpha status reminds me of Arsenal v United

Saturday’s likely title decider in the Six Nations renews an intense rivalry fuelled not by geography but the sheer brilliance of the two teams

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose set to return for final Six Nations game as ban for red card revealed

The centre was dismissed against Wales following head-on-head contact but could be back for the Ireland’s fixture match

The Independent UK

Caelan Doris is ‘in with a shout’ of returning from injury against France

Ronan Kelleher has also returned to training but Tadhg Furlong is continuing his rehabilitation.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby focused on Ireland amid Wales speculation

Easterby is leading Ireland on an interim basis as Andy Farrell prepares for the British and Irish Lions tour.

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The Independent UK

Cohesion, connections and cutting edge: Why England are building around a Northampton Saints spine

Four of England’s backline starters in the Six Nations win over France came from the reigning Premiership champions

The Independent UK

Ireland lock down Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose to new contracts

Beirne’s two-year deal runs until the 2027 Rugby World Cup while Ringrose’s new terms run until the end of the 2027-28 season.

The Independent UK

The seven minutes that showed why ‘master of control’ Sam Prendergast is Ireland’s fly-half answer

The young Leinster fly half starred on his first start at international level away from home, steering Ireland superbly to an 11th straight win over Scotland

The Independent UK

Sam Prendergast gets Ireland number 10 backing from interim boss Simon Easterby

The 21-year-old will again start ahead of Jack Crowley in Edinburgh on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

Easterby minds Ireland’s house with a spruce-up and hat-trick on agenda

Stand-in head coach and his Leinster-heavy squad have a unique achievement in their sights

The Independent UK

New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset

England will take on the reigning Six Nations champions in Dublin this weekend.

The Independent UK

Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations

The Leinster youngster beats out Jack Crowley in the battle for the fly half shirt as Ireland begin their bid for an unprecedented three-peat

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