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Father Ted actor Ardal O'Hanlon has been cast in Channel 4 drama London Irish

Ardal O'Hanlon joins cast of new Channel 4 drama London Irish

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Firepower: Outside-half Freddie Burns crosses the line for one of England's seven tries in the Second Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires

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England stand-off scores try and kicks 14 points as England hit half-century against Argentina

Joe Launchbury has exceeded his own expectations during a remarkable season

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Freddie Burns It will be no surprise if he is part of England's creative axis at the World Cup

Quintet seek harmony to pass England Test audition

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Christian Wade, Wasps

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Christian Wade was “shocked and humbled” to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.

Bradley Davies named Wales captain in Sam Warburton's absence

Cardiff Blues lock to return from injury to lead Wales on tour of Japan

Joe Ansbro pictured at the 2011 World Cup

Joe Ansbro retirement: Former team-mate Topsy Ojo pays tribute

The Scotland international today called time on his career following a neck break last August. Here, his former London Irish team-mate pays tribute

Joe Ansbro pictured at the 2011 World Cup

Scotland international Joe Ansbro announces retirement following neck break

The London Irish centre broke his neck during a pre-season friendly against Munster last August

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