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All around the world, grass roots rugby players are upping their game for the international stage

The pocket rocket winger defied the odds to become one of the modern greats

Father Time comes for us all, but retired professionals can still pull on the boots

The giant from Limerick spearheaded the reverse in Ireland’s Six Nations fortunes

The ITV Rugby World Cup frontman on heroes, hard hats and hairy moments