# back-row - Thursday 19 May, 2022
# Hopes
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# Hopes
The former Munster man has been impressed by Ireland’s growth under Andy Farrell.
# back-row - Thursday 28 April, 2022
# Maeve Óg
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# Maeve Óg
‘From my own club, Hannah O’Connor and Dorothy Wall are just huge.’
# back-row - Thursday 7 April, 2022
# Trophy Hunt
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# Trophy Hunt
The 29-year-old made three starts as Ireland won the Triple Crown.
# back-row - Friday 25 March, 2022
# West Cork
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# West Cork
The Rosscarbery man has bounced back well this season after a year out of the game through injury.
# back-row - Monday 22 November, 2021
# Back Row
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# Back Row
Meanwhile, Andy Farrell was pleased with Joey Carbery’s impact.
# back-row - Monday 15 November, 2021
# Debut
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# Debut
Maeve Óg O’Leary was impressive on her first cap for Ireland on Friday night.
# back-row - Monday 1 November, 2021
# Selection
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# Selection
Johnny Sexton could win his 100th Ireland cap this weekend in Dublin.
# back-row - Saturday 2 October, 2021
# Footballer
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# Footballer
‘He’s a proper footballer. He’s got great skills but also he has put on a bit of size.’
# back-row - Thursday 15 July, 2021
# Hand Up
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# Hand Up
Warren Gatland says up to 70% of his Test side remains undecided.
# back-row - Sunday 11 July, 2021
# Contender
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# Contender
The Munster and Ireland man is pushing for a Test start at blindside flanker.
# back-row - Monday 28 June, 2021
# Analysis
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# Analysis
The Irish pair were impressive as Warren Gatland’s side beat Japan.
# back-row - Friday 25 June, 2021
# On Fire
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# On Fire
‘I would have always backed myself, I knew what I could do.’
# back-row - Thursday 22 April, 2021
# Potential
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# Potential
The 21-year-old flanker is aiming to improve his defensive chat and breakdown skills.
# back-row - Tuesday 16 March, 2021
# Legacy
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# Legacy
Peter O’Mahony is hoping to create a few special memories before CJ Stander bids farewell to Munster.
# back-row - Thursday 4 February, 2021
# Back Row
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# Back Row
The 27-year-old is set to team up with CJ Stander and Peter O’Mahony.
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad
The 19-year-old captained the Leinster at U19s and has played for the province’s A team.
# back-row - Tuesday 2 February, 2021
# Options
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# Options
Head coach Andy Farrell has a range of skillsets to choose from for his side’s Six Nations opener.
# back-row - Tuesday 17 November, 2020
# Mentality
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# Mentality
The 26-year-old impressed as he got through 57 minutes of action for the province last night.
# back-row - Saturday 7 November, 2020
# Ambition
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# Ambition
23-year-old back row Paul Boyle has been in strong form for the westerners in recent seasons.
# back-row - Wednesday 4 November, 2020
# Papa
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# Papa
The Kiwi number eight only moved into professional rugby union last year.
# back-row - Wednesday 21 October, 2020
# Options
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# Options
Will Connors will make his Test debut at openside flanker against Italy on Saturday.
# Boost
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# Boost
Emerging stars like Beibhinn Parsons and Dorothy Wall showed their promise earlier this year.
# back-row - Tuesday 6 October, 2020
# Hotshot
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# Hotshot
Ulster’s Dan Soper was instrumental in David McCann making the move from centre to the back row.
# back-row - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
# Depth
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# Depth
With Jack Conan and Dan Leavy back in the mix, the province will have serious depth.
# back-row - Tuesday 18 February, 2020
# 6 Nations
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# 6 Nations
Forwards coach Colm Tucker also says the young side took huge benefit from their brush with the seniors.
# back-row - Saturday 15 February, 2020
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad
Former Munster and Pau back row Paddy Butler has joined Japanese club Yamaha Júbilo.
# back-row - Thursday 30 January, 2020
# The42 Rugby Weekly
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# The42 Rugby Weekly
Andy Dunne wants to see Ireland look for more from their back row forwards.
# back-row - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
# Son Of Deise
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# Son Of Deise
The 25-year-old made his most recent Test appearance in Japan in 2017.
# back-row - Monday 7 October, 2019
# Injury Update
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# Injury Update
The Ulster back row won’t be heading home after picking up a rib injury.
# back-row - Monday 9 September, 2019
# Response
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# Response
The Ireland back row was busy after moving to blindside flanker against Wales.
# back-row - Tuesday 13 August, 2019
# Adaptable
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# Adaptable
The 29-year-old started a game in the seven shirt for Ireland in Australia last summer.
# back-row - Monday 29 April, 2019
# Homegrown
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# Homegrown
The 21-year-old was the surprise hero of Ulster’s win over Leinster.
# back-row - Tuesday 26 June, 2018
# Rising Stock
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# Rising Stock
Jack Conan took his opportunity on Saturday in Sydney as Ireland won their series Down Under.
# back-row - Friday 22 June, 2018
# Depth
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# Depth
Conor Murray will be at scrum-half against the Wallabies tomorrow.
# back-row - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
# Crime And Punishment
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# Crime And Punishment
The back row will miss only one Pro14 match after sustaining a hold on the neck of Argentina out-half Nicolas Sanchez.
# back-row - Friday 25 May, 2018
# Final Push
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# Final Push
Johnny Sexton and Isa Nacewa are fit to start the Pro14 final against the Scarlets.
# back-row - Sunday 4 June, 2017
# Eighthman
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# Eighthman
The Welsh number eight was outstanding against the NZ Provincial Barbarians.
# back-row - Sunday 28 May, 2017
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad
Sam Pim is part of a small Irish contingent at University of Queensland.
# back-row - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
# Natural 7
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# Natural 7
Rassie Erasmus will have to contend with multiple threats to his ruck this weekend.
# back-row - Monday 22 May, 2017
# No Billy
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# No Billy
With Billy Vunipola missing, Stander will compete with Taulupe Faletau for the eight shirt.