Brianna Parkins: Can I tell you a secret about Christmas shopping?

Welcome to the Student Hub digest - this week we have a competition for rugby tickets!

Brianna Parkins: Can I tell you a secret about Christmas shopping?

COMPETITION: This week we have a competition where five winning students can win one of five pairs of tickets to Leinster v Ulster on Saturday, November 27th or Leinster v Connacht on Friday, December 3rd or Leinster v Bath on Saturday, December 11th. To enter, all you have to do is apply here.

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