# Contract

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# Sign Here Please

James Wilson has signed a new contract at Manchester United

The young striker is in Louis Van Gaal’s future plans.

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Sep 25th 2015, 6:44 PM

# reliable

Mark Hughes has no doubts about professionalism of Ireland's goal hero against Georgia

The Welsh boss says the player will be involved against Arsenal at the weekend.

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Sep 10th 2015, 9:04 PM

All Black Charles Piutau signs for Wasps before 2016 move to Ulster

The 23-year-old will have a short stint in the Premiership.

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Sep 10th 2015, 1:46 PM

# Profile

What should Munster fans expect from new signing Mark Chisholm?

The former Wallaby offers a wealth of experience, leadership, work-rate and lineout skills.

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Aug 5th 2015, 2:56 PM

# exit door

Leinster release Kane Douglas after receiving 'suitable' compensation

The lock is expected to join Queensland Reds on a two-year contract.

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Jul 23rd 2015, 2:34 PM

# Great News

Joe Schmidt has signed a new contract with the IRFU

The New Zealand native will stay on as Ireland head coach until 2017.

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Jul 22nd 2015, 3:06 PM

# Extension

June might be the time to discuss new Ireland contract - Joe Schmidt

The Kiwi’s current deal extends until after the 2016 Six Nations.

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May 27th 2015, 2:43 PM

# Baa-Baas

It's not all about expansive rugby against Ireland says Leinster-linked Deans

The Kiwi head coach wants his side to ‘take ownership’ of their defence in Limerick.

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May 26th 2015, 9:20 PM

# Video

Carragher and Neville had some stern words for Raheem Sterling and his agent

The 20-year-old winger is understood to be seeking a move away from Liverpool.

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May 19th 2015, 8:19 AM

# Interview

'Never mind play rugby, some days I couldn't even get out of my bed'

Niall Breslin, better known as ‘Bressie,’ chats to The42 about sport, mental health and life as a teenager in Israel.

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Apr 12th 2015, 10:00 AM

# Isa Isa Isa

Leinster announcement on Nacewa signing expected early next week

The 32-year-old is set for a comeback after two seasons out of the game.

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Apr 10th 2015, 1:52 PM

# llama

One of the most promising players in Irish rugby has signed a new contract

Iain Henderson is staying with Ulster for at least three more years.

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Feb 18th 2015, 1:55 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Former Man United prodigy Ravel Morrison has had his contract at West Ham cancelled

The 22-year-old is expected to move to Lazio.

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Feb 8th 2015, 3:45 PM

# Staying Put

Rob Horne signs new Australia contract to end Munster interest

The 25-year-old wing/centre has agreed to a two-year extension of his ARU deal.

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Jan 29th 2015, 9:15 PM

# cross the shannon

Another inter-provincial switch in the books as John Cooney signs full-time for Connacht

The province have also committed academy products Jack Carty and Caolin Blade to new two-year deals.

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Jan 28th 2015, 4:29 PM

# Future

Van Persie casts doubt over Manchester United future

The Dutchman’s current contract expires in 2016.

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Jan 27th 2015, 10:42 AM

# Staying Put

Bad news for Cork hurling as Sweetnam commits to rugby career with Munster

The 21 year-old former Rebel player is sticking with the province.

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Jan 21st 2015, 2:30 PM

# JJH

Northampton confirm capture of JJ Hanrahan from Munster

The 22-year-old will move to the Premiership club next season.

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Jan 7th 2015, 1:34 PM

# Exiles

20-year-old Irish prop Coulson signs new deal with Top 14 outfit Grenoble

The 20-year-old loosehead has impressed under head coach Bernard Jackman.

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Jan 6th 2015, 1:04 PM

# playmaker

Hanrahan's promising display in Clermont underlines his Munster potential

The 22-year-old was lively at Stade Marcel-Michelin, bringing his teammates into the game with clever passing.

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Dec 15th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Negotiations

'We want to keep him' - Munster keen to secure Hanrahan's future

Head coach Anthony Foley says ‘everybody who’s seen JJ play understands the quality of player he is’.

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Dec 10th 2014, 4:50 PM

# Buyers' Guide

It can be cheaper, but is buying an unlocked smartphone better?

There are a large number of cheap and unlocked smartphones out there that bypass carrier options, but are they too good to be true?

35.0k

Dec 4th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Water Charges

Who keeps the scrap metal money from water meter installation?

With a plan to install 400,000 meters by the end of the year, it could add up to a pretty penny…

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Dec 1st 2014, 7:00 AM

# not just yet

France really isn't keen on handing over a warship to Russia

It has delayed the delivery until ‘further notice’.

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Nov 25th 2014, 4:30 PM

# Tommy Boooowe

Ulster's Tommy Bowe agrees new three-year IRFU contract

The 30-year-old wing has put pen to paper on a three-year deal to keep him in Ireland until 2018.

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Nov 13th 2014, 10:22 AM

# Contract

IRFU secure Leinster's Rob Kearney on new three-year deal

The 28-year-old fullback remains a key player under Joe Schmidt and Matt O’Connor.

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Nov 11th 2014, 11:54 AM

# Development

Academy-inspired Connacht looking to keep up their side of the IRFU bargain

‘The strength of our academy is that they actually get game time at the top level,’ says manager Tim Allnutt

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Oct 10th 2014, 7:30 AM

# pillar

Munster's BJ Botha: I can't see myself playing anywhere else

The 34-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the current season, but he is keen to stay with the province.

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Oct 1st 2014, 11:26 AM

# Interview

Dominic Ryan hoping for long-term stay at Leinster

The player’s contract is set to run out at the end of this year.

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Sep 23rd 2014, 7:30 AM

# Done Deal

Jonny's coming home! Sexton to re-join Leinster on IRFU contract

The 29-year-old out-half will re-join his home province on a contract that lasts until 2019.

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Sep 4th 2014, 4:07 PM

# Transfer News

Liverpool confirm £12million signing of Spanish youngster Moreno

The youngster completed the formalities of his move at Liverpool’s Melwood training base today.

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Aug 16th 2014, 7:56 PM

# Moving On

Shamrock Rovers terminate Croly's contract by mutual agreement

The announcement comes after last night’s 4-1 defeat to Limerick.

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Aug 2nd 2014, 12:10 PM

# Big Mac

Mick McCarthy signs new three-year deal as Ipswich manager

The former Ireland boss will be staying at Portman Road until 2017.

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Jun 30th 2014, 11:44 AM

# Streaming

Here's why indie artists are against YouTube's new music service

Terms concerning the rates paid to artists and the inability to release songs or videos exclusively to another platform are the main reasons behind the dispute.

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Jun 24th 2014, 4:20 PM

# low note

Soprano sacked from opera for posting anti-gay comments on her Facebook page

She blames her husband for posting the comments.

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Jun 23rd 2014, 2:15 PM

# Sealed

All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden is off the post-RWC2015 transfer market

The 25-year-old has signed a new contract which will see him stay in New Zealand until 2017.

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Jun 17th 2014, 1:17 PM

# Pen to Paper

Five more years for Roberto Martinez as he signs new Everton contract

The Spaniard only joined from Wigan last season.

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Jun 13th 2014, 11:08 AM

# On The Dotted Line

Consumer agency wants to make contracts fairer

Have you a contract that automatically renews or has unequal obligations? Then you should read this.

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Jun 5th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Dominant

BT Sport secure naming rights for Murrayfield in latest sponsorship move

The Scottish Rugby Union has declared this a ‘momentous’ day after sealing the multi-million pound contract.

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May 28th 2014, 12:53 PM

# Stalwart

James Coughlan secures early release from Munster contract

The 33-year-old No. 8 will leave the province this summer, with Pau in France his presumed destination.

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May 27th 2014, 5:24 PM