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# Caps

This month
September 2023
# Nous
How does Ireland's experience compare with the other World Cup contenders?
Andy Farrell’s side have three centurions in their ranks.
Over-training, wrong hotel, reinventing the wheel - POC's World Cup lessons
The Leinster lock with Munster roots ready to make a dent for Ireland
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Sep 5th 2023, 8:46 PM
This year
2023
# Milestone
'He's goal-kicking this weekend' - Van der Flier set to hit 50 mark
The Ireland flanker made his debut against England back in 2016.
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Mar 17th 2023, 6:30 AM
Last year
2022
# 200 Club
Munster stalwart Archer keeps on racking up caps in 'phenomenal squad'
The 33-year-old recently signed a new contract extension with the province.
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Jan 21st 2022, 6:00 AM
All time
# big dev
Devin Toner set to become Leinster's most capped player of all-time
The 34-year-old is currently level with Gordon D’Arcy.
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Mar 23rd 2021, 6:15 AM
# Selection
'We don't want to just be handing out caps' - Ireland stick with autumn squad
Simon Easterby is confident Ireland can remedy their lineout issues.
10.2k
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Nov 24th 2020, 2:25 PM
# 100 club
'I got away with murder when I was younger' - Healy set for 100th Ireland cap
The 33-year-old nearly retired from rugby in 2015 but battled his way back to the top.
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Oct 27th 2020, 2:26 PM
# Caps
How experienced are Ireland compared to the other World Cup contenders?
We’ve tallied up the caps and average ages of the leading nations involved in Japan.
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Sep 15th 2019, 7:16 AM
# Overdue
'There are people coming from New Zealand and Australia to get their caps'
Niamh Briggs is delighted that over 100 female players will finally be awarded caps for playing for Ireland.
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Mar 9th 2018, 3:06 PM
# Milestone
Slideshow: 27 images from record setter Donncha O’Callaghan’s Munster career
The second row enjoyed a proud moment during last night’s victory over Zebre.
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Feb 16th 2014, 12:00 PM
# Interview
Ruddock - Wolfhounds 'very much feel part of the Six Nations campaign'
The 23-year-old Leinster flanker is captain for the clash with the England Saxons this evening.
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Jan 25th 2014, 7:00 AM
# 6 shopping days
Which disastrous Christmas present shopper are you?
Step away from the foot spas.
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Dec 18th 2013, 9:30 PM
# Caps
Dave Langan to sell medals and Ireland caps to help clear debt
The former Ireland player says he’s had to sell his house and will buy a mobile home.
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Jul 11th 2013, 4:42 PM
# Flav
Engage!: Connacht's Adrian Flavin gunning for Warriors in Glasgow
The London-born hooker is now in his sixth season at the Sportsground and is working hard on producing the province’s next front row.
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Sep 21st 2012, 10:08 AM
# emerald isle classic
The Notre Dame coaches have got themselves some funky new caps for their trip to Ireland
Arrah, sure it wouldn’t be a trip to Ireland without them.
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Aug 29th 2012, 12:19 PM
# six pack
Premier League kick-off: Six Irish players to keep track of this season
The talent cup is hardly overflowing but if most of these men can fulfil their potential then Brazil in 2014 may not be a distant dream.
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Aug 18th 2012, 9:58 AM