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# 9

Last year
2022
# Nine
Patterson making home away from home after switch from Leinster to Munster
The 23-year-old scrum-half initially joined on a short-term loan but now has a full senior deal.
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Sep 23rd 2022, 6:30 AM
# Options
The Munster depth chart: Fekitoa's impact and Snyman's second return
Graham Rowntree has interesting options in the halfback positions.
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Sep 11th 2022, 7:00 AM
# Ambition
Casey pushing for more Ireland caps after 'learning curve' in last year
The Munster man made his Test debut against Italy in the 2021 Six Nations.
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Feb 24th 2022, 6:10 AM
All time
# Changes
19-year-old Doak starts for Ulster as Addison returns at fullback
Dan McFarland has rotated his team for the trip to face Zebre.
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Oct 1st 2021, 12:21 PM
# 9
Conor Murray has an important role to play off the Lions bench - Gatland
Ali Price has been named to start at scrum-half against the Springboks.
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Jul 21st 2021, 1:42 PM
# Fitness
'Having a fit Conor Murray for the last two games would be brilliant'
The 31-year-old is expected to be back in action with Ireland this weekend.
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Mar 11th 2021, 1:01 AM
# Proving a Point
'He has taken it in his stride' - Cooney bounces back to best form with Ulster
Meanwhile, props Eric O’Sullivan and Tom O’Toole continue to develop with the northern province.
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Nov 13th 2020, 7:15 AM
# 9
'Conor Murray's pass is the best pass in Ireland' - Brian O'Driscoll
The former Ireland captain believes some criticism of the scrum-half has been unwarranted.
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Oct 21st 2020, 6:00 AM
# Friends and rivals
Cooney and Murray side-by-side and content to keep challenging each other
The two scrum-halves were presented for media duty simultaneously today and it wasn’t awkward at all.
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Feb 3rd 2020, 3:40 PM
# legacy
'My grandmother heard I was warming up and she ran up the road and forced her way into Thomond Park'
Rugby runs in Craig Casey’s veins.
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Jun 1st 2019, 1:00 PM
# 6 Nations
Marmion set for Connacht return ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy
Marmion has shaken off the ankle injury which has hampered him through the early portion of the season.
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Feb 13th 2019, 6:56 AM
# JGP
'It's a small bit unfair... I would probably like to see the rule changed'
Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is set to take over from Luke McGrath in the nine shirt.
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Jan 16th 2019, 8:32 AM
# murray-mania
Munster the immediate winners from Murray deal, with long-term dividend for Ireland
The southern province can build all future plans around the world class scrum-half.
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Oct 10th 2018, 2:54 PM
# 9
Marmion keen to progress as Cooney and McGrath push for Ireland spots
The 26-year-old Connacht scrum-half made his first appearance of the season against Zebre last weekend.
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Sep 13th 2018, 6:00 AM
# Tourism
VAT hike for large hotels likely as minister says overcharging for rooms is ruining Ireland's rep
Ross said big-profit hotels operating in Ireland are damaging the country’s tourism reputation.
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Aug 4th 2018, 6:00 AM
# Gamechanger
Cooney looking forward to either Tests or Thailand after delivering on personal promise
The scrum-half has put in an exceptional first season with Ulster, but Ireland’s remain well-stocked for nines.
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May 22nd 2018, 3:13 AM
# 9
'The injury has come on leaps and bounds': McGrath on track for Champions Cup final
The Leinster scrum-half is set to return to full team training at the start of next week.
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Apr 26th 2018, 5:24 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Yes, the 9 at 9… The clocks went forward overnight, in case you were wondering.
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Mar 25th 2018, 8:43 AM
# Baller
'A talent hits a target, a genius hits a target nobody else can see' - Van Graan on Conor Murray
The Munster head coach was forced to wince as Conor Murray took treatment late on against Wales.
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Feb 27th 2018, 12:18 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 (Yes, Wednesday).
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Dec 27th 2017, 8:51 AM
# budget 2018
The tourist industry could lose its 9% VAT rate as it's 'under consideration' for Budget 2018
Restaurants and hotels express concerns as 1% hike is on the cards.
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Sep 28th 2017, 6:25 AM
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He's back! A welcome sight as Conor Murray makes injury return for Munster
The scrum-half replaced Angus Lloyd shortly after the interval at Thomond Park.
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May 6th 2017, 6:41 PM
# 9
'Our preparation was for either scenario' - Saracens ready for Williams
Mark McCall has been impressed by Munster’s work rate this season.
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Apr 21st 2017, 5:14 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as you tackle Sunday…
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Oct 16th 2016, 8:50 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The weekend is here. Get caught up on the morning’s top stories…
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Oct 15th 2016, 8:41 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we kick off the last day of January (at last!).
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Jan 31st 2016, 8:49 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we kick off a cold, cold Saturday morning.
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Jan 30th 2016, 8:45 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Yes, it’s Sunday.
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Dec 27th 2015, 8:49 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know before you crack into your first turkey and ham sandwich.
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Dec 26th 2015, 8:54 AM
# Mutual respect
Aaron Smith snapping at the chance to 'mark himself' against France's Parra
The All Black scrum-half has taken time to enjoy the view on his way to the top.
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Oct 16th 2015, 11:54 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Happy mid-October. Here’s everything you need to know as we start Thursday morning.
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Oct 15th 2015, 8:35 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know, as we gather ourselves and move on from Budget Day.
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Oct 14th 2015, 8:46 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ready for Budget Day? Whether you are or not, it’s happening. Here’s what you need to know.
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Oct 13th 2015, 8:24 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s been a fine start to the day, weatherwise – here’s everything you need to know as you kick off Tuesday.
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Oct 6th 2015, 8:49 AM
# Bossing it
'Joe always says you've got to make the guy outside you look better'
Isaac Boss gets a chance to impress at scrum-half against Scotland tomorrow.
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Aug 14th 2015, 6:30 AM
# Transfer
Leinster close to signing South African scrum-half as World Cup cover
Conrad Hoffmann is set to join from the Sharks on a three-month contract.
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Jul 27th 2015, 8:49 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 TV3′s political editor, Ursula Halligan, calls for a Yes vote in the marriage referendum, the death of BB King, and a new ‘baby Maria’ appeal.
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May 15th 2015, 8:35 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 A (very) early morning breakthrough in the bus strike talks, suspected dissidents detained, Harry Shearer to leave Simpsons – and U2′s new tour.
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May 14th 2015, 8:37 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 A fresh earthquake in Nepal, a ‘very challenging’ murder investigation … and video of a couple apparently engaged in a ‘sex act’ in a Dublin doorway.
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May 12th 2015, 8:48 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The rental market’s ‘big squeeze’, new appeal over Rathcoole baby, a wind warning … and an unusual story from New Zealand.
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May 11th 2015, 8:47 AM
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