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Nominees confirmed for Rugby Writers Ireland awards

A five-player shortlist has been confirmed for both the men's and women's XVs player of the year, ahead of this month's Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards.

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Canada watching out for Ireland's 'young talented back row'

Captain Tyson Beukeboom says Canada are wary of a "young talented back row" on the Ireland team as the sides prepared to meet in their second WXV1 clash.

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Breen to lead Ireland for first time against Canada

Ireland coach Scott Bemand has named his team to take on Canada at Langley Events Centre on Saturday (11.45pm Irish time).

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Aoife Wafer and Dorothy Wall reflect on dream come true of beating Black Ferns

Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer realised a dream in Vancouver overnight, as her two tries helped Ireland to a stunning victory over New Zealand in their WXV1 opener.