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Leo Cullen

Irish rugby union footballer and coach

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  • Oct 3

    Sharks edge Leinster 26-20 in Durban as Lions beat Ospreys 35-19

    Defending champions Leinster left Durban with a single losing bonus point after a 26-20 loss to the Sharks, while the Lions scored six tries to beat Ospreys 35-19 in Johannesburg.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

EU leaders pledge winter lifeline to Zelensky in Brussels

European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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