# Captain

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# Fixture Clash

Donegal's Michael Murphy set for club versus country dilemma

The Irish captain has a county final on the weekend of the first International Rules test.

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Oct 7th 2013, 1:22 PM

# International Rules

Paul Earley: 'I know a lot of the indigenous people, they are a tight-knit group'

The Irish boss is expecting a tough challenge from the Australians.

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Oct 4th 2013, 9:00 AM

# Juggling Act

Irish captain Michael Murphy faces potential club versus country dilemma

The Donegal star has a hectic month of activity ahead of him.

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Oct 4th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Have your say

Poll: Who would you like to see captain the Irish International Rules team?

The captain is set to be named tomorrow in Cavan.

5.6k

Oct 2nd 2013, 6:33 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Should Clare play Patrick Donnellan as a sweeper tomorrow?

The Banner are getting set to face Cork tommorrow. But how should their defence line up?

1.2k

Sep 27th 2013, 11:30 AM

# STEVIE G

Eight Steven Gerrard stunners ahead of game 400 as Liverpool captain

The Reds inspirational midfielder will reach the landmark against Swansea this evening.

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Sep 16th 2013, 3:53 PM

# continuity

'10 or 12 guys could be Leinster captain' but the honour goes back to Cullen

The Leicester Tiger thread running through Leinster continues.

2.9k

Aug 27th 2013, 8:53 PM

# Pro12

Lam splits Connacht captaincy 3 ways for Duffy, Muldoon and Swift

‘These three men exemplify what Connacht Rugby is all about.’

2.9k

Aug 26th 2013, 5:41 PM

# Captain

Cork's Patrick Cronin on battling illness, Anthony Nash and passionate fans

The Rebels face Dublin in next Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park.

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Aug 7th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Interview

‘We knew there was serious potential within ourselves’ – Lennon revels in Monaghan’s success

The 32-year-old says he “didn’t even dream” of lifting the Ulster title.

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Aug 3rd 2013, 9:30 AM

# chiefs captain

Connacht interest in Super Rugby semis but Clarke wants final glory

Chiefs skipper Craig Clarke is preparing for the visit of Dan Carter’s Crusaders this weekend.

4.4k

Jul 25th 2013, 8:55 PM

# Kinsale

Tall Ship Astrid captain pays tribute to rescuers

The Tall Ship Astrid ran aground off the coast of Kinsale earlier today. All people aboard were rescued safely.

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Jul 24th 2013, 9:29 PM

# Exiles Leader

The London captain who beat Mayo while playing for Longford in 2010

One member of the Exiles side knows what it takes to beat Mayo in a championship match.

8.9k

Jul 19th 2013, 8:00 AM

# choice bro!

Irish rugby star lines up for Christchurch with All Blacks legend Richie McCaw

Diarmuid McMahon is plying his rugby trade in New Zealand and has played alongside some of the country’s top talents.

22.3k

Jul 17th 2013, 5:00 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Legendary Irish cricketer Trent Johnston to retire

The Australian-born player will bow out following the ICC InterContinental Cup final in Dubai

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Jul 15th 2013, 1:58 PM

# Captain

"Most hated man in Italy" goes on trial over Costa Concordia sinking

The opening day of the trial was cut short after just a few minutes because of a national lawyers’ strike.

8.7k

Jul 9th 2013, 11:36 AM

# Captain

O'Driscoll favourite to lead the Lions as Warburton ruled out of third Test

The Welsh player suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday’s second Test in Melbourne.

10.9k

Jul 1st 2013, 8:57 AM

# Lions 2013

Captain Sam Warburton desperate to tick the box marked 'Lions Series winner'

The Welshman believes the experience of Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell has been vital ahead of the First Test.

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Jun 20th 2013, 10:05 PM

# lions great

Lions legend Willie John McBride recalls the 1971 Tour to New Zealand

We talk to the great man about his call-up shock in 1962 and defeating the mighty All Blacks in New Zealand.

9.0k

Jun 19th 2013, 9:30 PM

# broken darts

'They wanted it more, right from the off' admits Lions captain Rory Best

The Ulster and Ireland hooker may have thrown himself out of Test contention after a wayward outing in Canberra.

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Jun 18th 2013, 3:10 PM

# Rebels

McLoughlin joins Cronin on Cork hurling injury list for Munster semi-final

Patrick Cronin is continuing to recover from a recent illness.

4.6k

Jun 13th 2013, 12:40 PM

# manu up

"Everything Brian says, I'll do it" - Tuilagi places faith in captain O'Driscoll

The England centre is happy to give up his jersey to a player that inspired him growing up.

4.6k

Jun 4th 2013, 8:31 PM

# butter wouldn't melt

BO’D: Trust me, my wife has made it very clear this is going to be my last tour

Come on Brian, we heard Tana Umaga is thinking of a comeback for the 2017 Lions Tour.

22.4k

Jun 4th 2013, 8:38 AM

# Lions 2013

Brian O'Driscoll named Lions captain for Western Force match

The centre is one of eight Irishmen named in the British & Irish Lions starting XV for Wednesday’s match.

15.6k

Jun 3rd 2013, 7:36 AM

# Pride

Normally I'm quiet on the pitch, but tomorrow will be different - Long

Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested Wes Hoolahan could play himself into contention to start against the Faroes with a good display.

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Jun 1st 2013, 5:08 PM

# Team news

Hoolahan and Delaney included in new-look Ireland side to face Georgia

Shane Long has been named as captain in an experimental Irish team.

10.3k

Jun 1st 2013, 2:43 PM

# silent but deadly

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony eager to ‘shut up, get out and do it’

The 23-year-old Munster forward will let his rugby do the talking against the USA and Canada this summer.

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May 29th 2013, 8:01 AM

# almost time

Lions legend 'Geech' wants Paul O'Connell to travel to Oz

The former Scotland player and coach has been involved on seven Lions tours.

3.9k

Apr 29th 2013, 10:00 PM

# Lions 2013

Aussies want 1 of these 3 men to captain them against the Lions

We’ll give you a hint, it is not Radike Samo.

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Apr 18th 2013, 8:20 AM

# Lions 2013

Aussie fans flood in votes for O'Driscoll as Lions captain-elect

Current Irish captain Jamie Heaslip, meanwhile, polled at just 1%.

7.4k

Apr 9th 2013, 11:15 AM

# Brian O'Driscoll

POLL: Who is the bigger Ireland legend - Roy Keane or Brian O'Driscoll?

Both men have done wonders in the green jersey.

7.3k

Mar 18th 2013, 4:30 PM

# italian lessons

‘Bit of a mixed bag’ – Captain Heaslip reflects on Irish capitulation

Ireland finished the Six Nations campaign with just one win from five matches.

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Mar 17th 2013, 8:10 AM

# 6 Nations

'The whole squad is 100% behind the management' - Jamie Heaslip

The Ireland captain has highlighted Alessandro Zanni as the Italian danger man.

6.9k

Mar 14th 2013, 7:30 PM

# High hopes

VIDEO: Connacht want your help locating a World Cup winning captain

With the help of their supporters, the westerners want to groom future Henshaws and Marmions for Test success.

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Feb 28th 2013, 7:00 PM

# 8 is enough

Kidney 100% standing by his decision to appoint Heaslip as captain

The Irish coach and lock Donnacha Ryan spoke in defence of the under fire Irish skipper.

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Feb 28th 2013, 4:07 PM

# 6 Nations

Ireland recharged and ready for dangerous Scots - Heaslip

The captain has warned that Scott Johnson’s new-look side are far from wooden-spoon contenders this time around.

2.6k

Feb 22nd 2013, 7:50 AM

# Leading The Way

Shane McGrath selected as new Tipperary captain

The Ballinahinch club man will skipper the Premier hurlers for the coming year.

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Feb 16th 2013, 7:09 PM

# 6 Nations

No hidden DVD of St Patrick's Day hammering in freezer insists Heaslip

Wait until he reads Little Women.

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Feb 8th 2013, 3:43 PM

# 6 Nations

Conor O'Shea: Outstanding Robshaw focused on delivering 6 Nations title

The openside flanker is one of the favourites to captain the Bristish & Irish Lions this summer.

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Feb 8th 2013, 12:04 PM

# Women's Rugby

'We're over moral victories' - Fiona Coghlan plots feisty reception for English

The captain of the Ireland Women’s side swapped leadership tips with Jamie Heaslip at the official 6 Nations launch.

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Feb 6th 2013, 5:16 PM