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Only one other Irish hooker, Ken Kennedy has played more often for Ireland than Kingston.
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Gatlands comments have been echoed by the Lions captain for tonight's game Irish hooker Rory Best.
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Veteran Irish hooker Rory Best captains the Barbarians.
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Irish hooker Seán Cronin is reported to be close to signing for Leinster, but he is not alone.
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The Irish hooker has been out of commission since fracturing his cheekbone in the autumn international against New Zealand.
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That day is entirely dependent on the Irish hooker passing a series of Head Injury Assessments (HIAs).
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It comes just days after Irish hooker Jerry Flannery announced he was also retiring from the game due to injury.
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Garryowen's hopes of having Irish hooker Keith Wood back in Limerick next season will depend on ongoing discussions with the IRFU.
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After just two minutes the Irish hooker was taken off the field but having passed the head injury assessments he returned in the eighth minute.
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As a result, the Ulster and Irish hooker, who was part of last season's Six Nations Grand Slam-winning side, will miss the entire 2009-10 season.