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We’ll Leave it There So: McIlroy in Shanghai, IRFU defend residency rule and all today’s sport

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  • The IRFU performance director David Nucifora insists Ireland are simply playing by the three-year residency rule.
  • Rory McIlroy has climbed into contention at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.
  • Isa Nacewa is the only back to retain his place as Leinster prepare for Connacht, while Pat Lam’s team welcome back Tiernan O’Halloran.

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  • Liverpool are closing in on a deal for teenage wonderkid Emeka Obi.
  • Munster cult hero ‘Dutchy’ Holland is pushing the Hurricanes to new heights.
  • Dwayne Wade began his Bulls career in style at his Chicago homecoming last night.

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We would consider everything if we thought that it was workable and achievable to be able to do that. There’s a fair few different models that we can look at and see if that would suit Irish rugby.”

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Where we were today

Sean Farrell was in attendance for today’s Leinster press conference with head coach Leo Cullen and Cian Healy.

The Fixture List

  • Seamus Power is among the stars competing in the PGA Tour, while Rory McIlroy’s bid for glory in Shanghai continues. 
  • Leinster v Connacht is the big game in the Pro12 on Saturday.
  • There’s a full round of Premier League games this weekend, including Crystal Palace v Liverpool.
  • It’s a big weekend in GAA, including Crokes v Cuala in the Dublin SHC.
  • The Mexican Grand Prix will take place this weekend.
  • The Dublin City Marathon is on this Sunday.
  • It’s another busy weekend in American sport, with the Cubs v Indians and the NFL in full swing.
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