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Jun 2023
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Rugby Daily | London Irish IRFU links, B...

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of those links between the IRFU and London Irish. There's another shock departure from the Wales pre-World Cup training squad. A Cork U20 Hurling star is now part of Munster's Academy. And the Blues are through to the Super Rugby semis. 
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