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# Back in Blue

'More complete' Lukaku ready to wreak havoc on Premier League defences after €115m Chelsea move

The Belgian striker has a point to prove following his return to London.

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Aug 17th 2021, 11:08 AM

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Lowe and Ryan doubts, but Sexton set to lead Leinster in Montpellier

Will Connors is also set to be fit for Leo Cullen’s side.

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Dec 7th 2020, 4:01 PM

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Dan Leavy back in Leinster matchday squad after long injury layoff

The Grand Slam winner has had a tough road back.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 12:48 PM

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Frawley and Kearney in line for Leinster returns against Zebre

Academy graduate Dan Sheehan is also back in full training following a fractured cheekbone.

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Oct 19th 2020, 12:51 PM

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O'Connor returns on permanent deal to become Sheridan's first signing as Waterford boss

The former Ireland U19 international striker spent the latter half of 2019 on loan with the Blues.

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Jul 29th 2020, 1:29 PM

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O'Connor returns to Waterford on loan from Preston North End

The former Republic of Ireland U21 international is to embark on a second stint at the RSC.

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Jan 7th 2020, 1:02 PM

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Franco Smith to take over as Italy's interim head coach for Six Nations

The South African will take over from Conor O’Shea, who stood down over the weekend.

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Nov 21st 2019, 7:47 PM

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Lancaster confident Sexton will hit the ground running against Toulouse

The influential out-half has been sidelined with a quad injury, so could make his first Leinster appearance of the year this Sunday.

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Apr 16th 2019, 1:23 PM

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Porter returns to starting line-up as Leinster look ahead to Zebre clash

Jack McGrath, Dave Kearney and Ross Byrne are all handed starting berths, while Jack Dunne is in line to make his senior debut from the bench.

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Feb 15th 2019, 12:27 PM

# more to come

'You could be the best player in the world but if you're injured, no one will see it'

Dan Leavy believes staying healthy has been the key to him becoming a dominant figure for Leinster and Ireland.

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Sep 2nd 2018, 7:00 AM

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'No regrets. I do everything on my own terms' - Sutcliffe happy with Dublin return

Danny Sutcliffe is back in Pat Gilroy’s Dublin hurling set-up after a two-year hiatus.

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Jan 30th 2018, 8:54 PM

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Alan Nolan made his return to the Dublin jersey today but Pat Gilroy's side were defeated

Dublin went down to the Dubs Stars by six points in their annual challenge game.

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Dec 23rd 2017, 6:56 PM

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Stepaside Garda Station to reopen after 'rise in crime' since its closure

The closure has led to six years of protests in the south Dublin town of about 20,000.

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Jun 13th 2017, 2:54 PM

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Cullen confident reintegration of Ireland stars will be seamless in Leinster's European opener

Leinster begin their European campaign on Sunday.

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Nov 13th 2015, 9:00 PM

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Jonathan Sexton is back training in his favourite shade of blue

Welcome home, Johnno.

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Oct 28th 2015, 3:04 PM

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Manchester City have splashed out €71m on former Chelsea playmaker Kevin de Bruyne

The Belgian international has returned to the Premier League from Wolfsburg.

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Aug 30th 2015, 4:30 PM

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Leicester promoted to Premier League after 10-year absence

And they didn’t have to play today.

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Apr 5th 2014, 5:40 PM

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'I underestimated Enda Kenny' - FG candidate who said Taoiseach spoke "twaddle"

Maurice Dockrell says that the Taoiseach has a “huge depth of character”.

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Mar 6th 2014, 6:30 AM

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Tevez can spark more City glory, says Mancini

“This is the first time in four years we have him fit,” the Italian manager said of Tevez yesterday.

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Aug 13th 2012, 9:44 AM

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Sexton and Reddan could feature against Dragons

Half-back pair among a number of internationals that could return for the Magners League tie on Sunday.

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Mar 23rd 2011, 4:33 PM