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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Irish options for tour captain

Hugh Cahill and Michael Corcoran are joined by Damien Varley to looking back on the main Irish talking points from the Six Nations, who could be in Warren Gatland's Lions squad, the return of Europe and Ireland's RWC2023 hosting ambitions
Rugby • 23 Mar 17

Jackson must get nod over Sexton, says Varley

Paddy Jackson must start against France, regardless of whether or not Jonathan Sexton is fit, according to Damien Varley.
Six Nations • 16 Feb 17

Varley: Not everyone gets the fairytale ending

Damien Varley has spoken emotionally and honestly about finding out that his rugby career had been ended prematurely by injury, telling RTÉ Sport he has undergone “an emotional rollercoaster”.
Rugby • 18 Feb 15

Injury forces Damien Varley to retire

Munster and Ireland hooker Damien Varley has announced his retirement from rugby due to a foot injury.
Rugby • 17 Feb 15

Munster, Ulster and Leinster make changes

Munster, Ulster and Leinster have made changes ahead of the opening round of matches in the European Champions Cup, while Connacht are in Challenge Cup action.
Rugby • 17 Oct 14

O'Mahony expected to be fit for Munster

Munster may have to plan without Donnacha Ryan for their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Toulouse on Saturday, but expect Peter O’Mahony to be fit.
Rugby • 01 Apr 14

O'Connell out for 4-6 weeks

Paul O'Connell and Damien Varley have both been ruled out of the RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Friday.
Rugby • 08 May 12

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