PAUL O’Connell says Jack Crowley deserves his chance at out-half against Portugal. But the interim Ireland chief admits that ...

Live text commentary of Portugal versus Ireland in an international test match at the Jamor National Sports Centre in Lisbon.

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Live text commentary of Portugal versus Ireland in an international test match at the Jamor National Sports Centre in Lisbon.

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While Saturday in Lisbon will be the first Test meeting of Ireland and Portugal, the two sides are already well-versed with ...

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