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Tadhg Beirne
Popular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffe
Munster lock says Ireland must correct indiscipline that cost them dearly against England
Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam
Sheehan keeps record in sight; captaincy culture; Piardi makes history; Twickenham target; Ireland’s first-half dominance continues
Beirne’s talent has been evident from his days with the Scarlets to his homecoming at Munster that enabled a Test match career
Experienced Munster lock Tadhg Beirne is looking forward to the challenge as Ireland face France in their atmospheric southern citadel Marseille
Province’s latest defeat followed a pattern that has become uncomfortably familiar
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree says new Ireland captain ‘got a couple of little bangs’ in Northampton loss
Joe McCarthy is one big reason why Ireland look in good shape as the Six Nations approaches
‘You know what this tournament means to our club, we’ll be gunning for qualification’ says Munster head coach after defeat to Exeter
Graham Rowntree’s Munster Rugby left with plenty of work to do to reach the knockout stages of the Champions Cup following defeat to Exeter
A costly home draw with Bayonne has left Munster with ground to make up as they prepare to face Exeter away in the Champions Cup
Stephen Archer, one of the heroes of last season’s title charge, is also named among the replacements and in line to play his 268th game for Munster
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