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Belgian playmaker scores one and creates the other in win over Chris Hughton’s team

Paddy Jackson cancels Christmas at home as Perpignan struggle on Perpignan’s Paddy Jackson leaves the pitch after the defeat to Connacht in the Challenge Cup at Stade Aime Giral on Friday night. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
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Scottish champions suffer first league defeat in 10 matches against Hibernian

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Mike Ruddock’s defending champions beat Dublin University at College Park

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Meath finish strongly to beat the Dubs in Sean Cox fund-raiser Challenge match in aid of soccer attack victim raises €80,000

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IHRB explain decision not to enquire into running and riding of JP McManus horse
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Katie Taylor takes another step march towards world dominance
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