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Six changes to Connacht XV - September 12, 2008

Michael Bradley has made six changes to his Connacht side ahead of their Magners League clash with the Scarlets at Stradey Park on Saturday (kick off: 5.30pm).
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0912/connacht.html

SA statement against racism - September 12, 2008

South Africa's rugby players will make a bold statement against racism in the country after two incidents in the past weeks brought the issue to the forefront once again.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0912/southafrica.html

Williams names side to face Cardiff - September 11, 2008

Matt Williams has today named his side to travel to Cardiff to take on the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on tomorrow, kick-off 7.05pm.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0911/ulster.html

IRFU announces new AIB D1 format - September 11, 2008

The IRFU has announced a new format for the AIB All-Ireland League Division 1 from the start of the 2009-2010 season.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0911/ail.html

All Blacks to target Giteau - September 11, 2008

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has warned his opposite number, Australia's Matt Giteau, to expect some extra attention ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations decider in Brisbane.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0911/newzealand_australia.html

Connacht squad for Scarlets clash - September 11, 2008

Connacht have announced a 24 man squad ahead of their match against the Scarlets at Stradey Park on Saturday (kick off: 5.30pm).
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0911/connacht.html

Leinster name side to face Edinburgh - September 11, 2008

The Leinster team to face Edinburgh in Friday night's Magners League clash in the RDS, kick-off 7.30pm, has been named.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0911/leinster.html

Hurley returns to Munster squad - September 11, 2008

Munster Coach Tony McGahan makes just one change to his match day squad for Sunday's Magners League clash with Newport-Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park, kick-off 6.00pm.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0910/munster.html

Aussies ring the changes for crunch game - September 10, 2008

Australia coach Robbie Deans has made five changes to his starting side for Saturday's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand in Brisbane.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0909/australia.html

Leinster name squad for Edinburgh clash - September 9, 2008

The Leinster squad to face Edinburgh in Friday's Magners League clash in the RDS has been named.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/0909/leinster.html