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Connacht's Cian Prendergast has been named to start at No.8 against England as many of the Grand Slam winning side return for Saturday's clash at the Aviva Stadium.

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Leinster reach Champions Cup final after win over Toulouse

Leinster put themselves in position to win their fifth Champions Cup after a comfortable 41-22 win over Toulouse in the Aviva Stadium.

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World’s top-ranked team dominate Six Nations – Ireland’s route to the title

Ireland became Grand Slam champions for the fourth time following Saturday’s 29-16 Guinness Six Nations win over England in Dublin.

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Six Nations latest: Ireland on course for Grand Slam as they lead England at the interval

England drew first blood through an Owen Farrell penalty as part of an encouraging start for the visitors that included significant headway made at the breakdown compared to France a week earlier.