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- ↑ "Luke McGrath". Leinster rugby. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/11911.php#.U2k1S_ldWSo "Leinster Rugby Announce Contract Renewals for 2014/2015 : News | The Latest" | Leinster Rugby | Official website]
- ↑ "Leinster run in seven tries as Stade Francais put to the sword at the Aviva". Irish Times. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ↑ "Five Pros who could play for Canada". 29 August 2016.
