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The painting, one of only five nudes ever auctioned, gave Sotheby’s its highest price yet

Stud owner’s painting for auction on Monday has a record presale estimate of $150m

Donncha O’Callaghan, one of the few left with experience of club rugby in 20th century

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland

New law interpretations designed to reduce head injuries as worries around concussion continue to grow

Zero tolerance on new law will have drawbacks but high tackle needs to be consigned to history

Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final

Leinster to meet Castres for second year running; Connacht draw two French sides

Sotheby’s sale takes in $230 million, led by a $42 million Cezanne still life