Professional power has put the squeeze on Ireland’s once-vibrant club rugby scene

    This is part of The42′s Class of 95 series, a week-long examination of professional rugby in Ireland. Packo Fitzgerald gets to grips with Swansea. Source: Billy Stickland/INPHO “WHEN MUNSTER PLAYED Swansea in the province’s first ever European Cup tie in November 1995, a crowd of 5,000 witnessed proceedings at Thomond Park,” writes Dr Liam O’Callaghan in his comprehensive…

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      Manchester City vs Olympiakos Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

      class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Looking far more assured at the back in recent matches, Al Hain-Cole is backing Guardiola's men to ease to victory over the conservative Greek outfit Manchester City will be looking to make it three wins from three when they welcome Olympiakos to the Etihad Stadium in Tuesday’s Champions League clash. The Citizens are already three…

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