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#Back three

# back-three - Saturday 26 February, 2022

Farrell has picked an undeniably exciting Ireland team to take on Italy
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Farrell has picked an undeniably exciting Ireland team to take on Italy

Feb 26th 2022, 7:30 AM 8,725 Views 10 Comments

The back three of Lowry, Hansen, and Lowe will do some damage against Italy.

# back-three - Monday 1 November, 2021

Farrell has intriguing options in Ireland's back row and back three
# Selection
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# Selection

Farrell has intriguing options in Ireland's back row and back three

Nov 1st 2021, 7:30 PM 13,948 Views 15 Comments

Johnny Sexton could win his 100th Ireland cap this weekend in Dublin.

# back-three - Tuesday 20 July, 2021

Vegas trip with Furlong chief among Watson's fond Lions memories
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# Back Three

Vegas trip with Furlong chief among Watson's fond Lions memories

Jul 20th 2021, 3:40 PM 11,848 Views 0 Comments

The 27-year-old started all three Tests last time

# back-three - Saturday 19 June, 2021

Henshaw primed to play a central role in a dangerous Lions backline
# Options
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# Options

Henshaw primed to play a central role in a dangerous Lions backline

Jun 19th 2021, 7:30 AM 7,906 Views 0 Comments

20-year-old Louis Rees-Zammit has been included among the Lions’ back three options.

# back-three - Saturday 9 January, 2021

Keenan, Larmour and Kearney look sharp in Leinster's back three
# Wide Men
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# Wide Men

Keenan, Larmour and Kearney look sharp in Leinster's back three

Jan 9th 2021, 9:30 AM 7,049 Views 16 Comments

Meanwhile, 20-year-old Ethan McIlroy continues to show his promise for Ulster.

# back-three - Monday 7 December, 2020

Keenan keen to kick on after starting all six of Ireland's autumn games
# Consistent
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# Consistent

Keenan keen to kick on after starting all six of Ireland's autumn games

Dec 7th 2020, 1:01 AM 6,436 Views 18 Comments

The Leinster man was uncapped before this busy run of Tests for Andy Farrell’s side.

# back-three - Friday 13 November, 2020

Keenan excited to link with Lowe and Stockdale in Ireland's new-look back three
# Show Time
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# Show Time

Keenan excited to link with Lowe and Stockdale in Ireland's new-look back three

Nov 13th 2020, 1:01 AM 5,549 Views 3 Comments

The Leinster man will win his third cap against Wales in Dublin this evening.

# back-three - Tuesday 27 October, 2020

France wing Thomas ruled out of Ireland clash with fullback Bouthier a doubt
# Blow
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# Blow

France wing Thomas ruled out of Ireland clash with fullback Bouthier a doubt

Oct 27th 2020, 10:08 AM 8,760 Views 7 Comments

The Racing 92 man scored a superb try against Wales last weekend.

# back-three - Tuesday 20 October, 2020

'I think my game is coming along really nicely, to be honest' - Stockdale
# Form
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# Form

'I think my game is coming along really nicely, to be honest' - Stockdale

Oct 20th 2020, 6:00 AM 9,519 Views 18 Comments

The 24-year-old has been playing at fullback for Ulster in recent times.

# back-three - Monday 19 October, 2020

Ireland 'gutted' for Larmour but newcomers Keenan and Daly settling into camp well
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# Back Three

Ireland 'gutted' for Larmour but newcomers Keenan and Daly settling into camp well

Oct 19th 2020, 2:51 PM 8,575 Views 4 Comments

Garry Ringrose has also welcomed the addition of James Lowe to the set-up.

# back-three - Monday 5 October, 2020

'He's got amazing work-rate' - Leinster's Hugo Keenan continues to impress
# Back Three
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# Back Three

'He's got amazing work-rate' - Leinster's Hugo Keenan continues to impress

Oct 5th 2020, 6:15 AM 8,707 Views 14 Comments

Leinster’s back three depth will be tested by international call-ups and injuries in the coming months.

# back-three - Sunday 26 January, 2020

A new fullback and big wing calls - Ireland's back three for the Six Nations
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# Options

A new fullback and big wing calls - Ireland's back three for the Six Nations

Jan 26th 2020, 3:57 PM 19,233 Views 38 Comments

Will Addison and Jordan Larmour both impressed at 15 for their provinces.

# back-three - Saturday 18 January, 2020

Addison, Stockdale, and The Cat impress as 'very happy' Ulster advance to quarters
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# Back Three

Addison, Stockdale, and The Cat impress as 'very happy' Ulster advance to quarters

Jan 18th 2020, 6:57 PM 8,713 Views 4 Comments

Tom O’Toole suffered a rib injury in his side’s 22-15 win over Bath.

# back-three - Wednesday 25 September, 2019

Kearney and Earls eager for returns after Conway and Larmour impress
# Back Three
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# Back Three

Kearney and Earls eager for returns after Conway and Larmour impress

Sep 25th 2019, 5:44 AM 6,054 Views 5 Comments

The Leinster fullback is expecting Japan to pose a tougher test than Scotland.

# back-three - Thursday 19 September, 2019

'They're threats but we'll try to exploit them' - Scots on Larmour and Conway
# Back Three
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# Back Three

'They're threats but we'll try to exploit them' - Scots on Larmour and Conway

Sep 19th 2019, 10:00 PM 8,955 Views 10 Comments

Scotland feel they have a good grip on what to expect from Ireland.

# back-three - Tuesday 3 September, 2019

Calf niggle derails Addison's late push for World Cup selection
# Back Three
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# Back Three

Calf niggle derails Addison's late push for World Cup selection

Sep 3rd 2019, 6:00 AM 18,047 Views 61 Comments

Joe Schmidt opted for Munster’s Chris Farrell in his squad for Japan.

# back-three - Tuesday 13 June, 2017

Test favourites emerging but back three a major concern for the Lions
# Big Calls
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# Big Calls

Test favourites emerging but back three a major concern for the Lions

Jun 13th 2017, 7:00 PM 30,256 Views 29 Comments

Murray Kinsella picks his Lions squad for the opening Test against the All Blacks.

# back-three - Tuesday 31 May, 2016

Joe Schmidt rejects notion he is picking Ireland players on reputation
# Test Proven
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# Test Proven

Joe Schmidt rejects notion he is picking Ireland players on reputation

May 31st 2016, 8:00 AM 31,518 Views 160 Comments

The Kiwi explained that implementing a Connacht-esque game plan would be difficult.

# back-three - Tuesday 1 September, 2015

Schmidt: 'Some of those hours Trimble was coming to the World Cup with us'
# Back Three
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# Back Three

Schmidt: 'Some of those hours Trimble was coming to the World Cup with us'

Sep 1st 2015, 2:39 PM 11,245 Views 19 Comments

The Ireland head coach said Felix Jones and Fergus McFadden also just missed out on inclusion.

# back-three - Tuesday 24 March, 2015

'It's unbelievably competitive' - A LOT of talented wings are fighting for Schmidt's attention
# Back Three
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# Back Three

'It's unbelievably competitive' - A LOT of talented wings are fighting for Schmidt's attention

Mar 24th 2015, 7:00 AM 8,683 Views 8 Comments

Leinster’s Dave Kearney is hoping strong club form can get him some more international recognition.

# back-three - Friday 28 March, 2014

What goes into being a professional fullback? Munster's Felix Jones explains...
# Insight
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# Insight

What goes into being a professional fullback? Munster's Felix Jones explains...

Mar 28th 2014, 8:30 AM 7,401 Views 3 Comments

Kick chase, counter-attacking, one-on-one tackling and painting pictures to the opposition out-half are on the agenda.

# back-three - Thursday 30 January, 2014

'Their back three is a deadly mix' - Les Kiss on Scotland's threats
# Insight
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# Insight

'Their back three is a deadly mix' - Les Kiss on Scotland's threats

Jan 30th 2014, 6:30 AM 2,654 Views 4 Comments

The Ireland coach expects Stuart Hogg to offer danger, while he says the breakdown battle will be key.

# back-three - Monday 28 May, 2012

Plight of Keith Earls: The man who would be BO'D is now playing back-up to Kearney
# Utility
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# Utility

Plight of Keith Earls: The man who would be BO'D is now playing back-up to Kearney

May 28th 2012, 5:33 PM 972 Views 3 Comments

The Munster winger was identified as O’Driscoll’s heir apparent but is being shunted around the Irish backline.

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