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Career Advice & Guidance. Each PDM works closely with the players on an individual level to prepare them for the transition to life after professional rugby.
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2008 and 2010 IRUPA Players player of the year; Tommy Bowe
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1446:"Murray Voted Rugby Players Ireland Player of the Year"
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1368:"12 Years of IRUPA Awards – Stats & Facts"
1284:"Bowe Voted Irish Players' Player of the Year"
1249:"D'Arcy picks up second Players' Player gong"
1286:. irishrugby.ie. 12 May 2010. Archived from
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203:Education, Training & Skills,
173:The associations objectives are:-
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