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Stephen Ferris

Former Ireland and Lions flanker

As Andy Farrell names his team to face Wales, BBC Sport NI columnist Stephen Ferris says Ireland must find a new approach in order to evolve.

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Sinn Féin late addition to debate line-up

Mary Lou McDonald
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was a late addition to the RTÉ leaders' election debate.

The debate was originally between Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

With days to go to the general election in the Republic of Ireland, a Sunday Business Post/Red C poll put Sinn Féin joint top, level with Fianna Fáil.

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