O'Brien, also pressing for selection against England, was injured just 24 hours after fellow Ireland hopeful Donnacha Ryan sustained shoulder damage while in action for Munster.

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Welsh rugby fans were treated to the welcome sight of Lee Byrne returning to action for the first time since suffering ligament damage to his right foot in October.

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In the letter which has been sent to the heads of all schools and academies, Mr Gove says that industrial action could cause "major problems for their school and damage head teachers' efforts to raise standards".

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Others stated, however, that the potential for large damage awards from private lawsuits provides a reason to limit private rights of action.

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Still, recent price action in crude oil has produced serious near-term chart damage to suggest some more downside price potential for crude in the near term.

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Recent price action in crude oil has produced serious near-term chart damage to suggest still some more downside price potential for crude in the near term.

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