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# fresh-faces - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
Connacht promote six exciting academy prospects into their senior squad
Niall Murray, Sean Masterson, Conor Dean, Colm Reilly, Peter Sullivan and Jordan Duggan have earned pro contracts.
# fresh-faces - Sunday 5 April, 2020
'We will be a responsible opposition': Keir Starmer announces new look Labour team
The new Labour leader appointed leadership rival Lisa Nandy as shadow foreign secretary.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 19 February, 2020
What's new with Eddie Jones' England as Ireland prep for Twickenham tussle?
The English have a new forwards coach, attack coach, number eight, and fullback.
# fresh-faces - Tuesday 11 February, 2020
A GAA star, a former Army Ranger and more than a few teachers: The new faces in the Dáil
There will be dozens of new – and old – faces in the 33rd Dáil.
# fresh-faces - Monday 10 February, 2020
League of Ireland newcomers to look out for during the 2020 season
We profile some of the recent arrivals ahead of the start of the new campaign this Friday.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
Some surprise omissions but Farrell's 'dynamic' squad has plenty of form
The new Ireland head coach has made some big calls ahead of the Six Nations.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Murray excited by 'fresh' Farrell era after Ireland's World Cup failings
The Munster scrum-half is focused on enjoying his rugby again after the dejection in Japan.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
Key men absent as Grand Slam winners Ireland unveil squad for U20 World Championship
Head coach Noel McNamara will trim this group to 28 men for a testing campaign in Argentina.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 16 January, 2019
Uncapped Connacht trio rewarded for fine form as Schmidt names Six Nations squad
Centre Tom Farrell and half-back pairing Caolin Blade and Jack Carty are in line to earn their first caps this spring.
# fresh-faces - Friday 4 January, 2019
New kids on the block! Returning James Horan names first Mayo team for FBD League opener against Leitrim
Fionn McDonagh, Colm Moran and Brian Reape are all included, while Aidan O’Shea is missing for Sunday’s game.
# fresh-faces - Monday 12 November, 2018
Ireland's young guns - managed by ex-LOI star - beaten as the North bag late double
Paul Osam’s U16s suffered a 3-1 defeat in Tralee.
# fresh-faces - Thursday 11 October, 2018
Sopoaga, Ntamack, Zebo: Players to watch out for in the Champions Cup
We’ve picked out some big summer signings and younger players to keep an eye on.
# fresh-faces - Monday 24 September, 2018
Briggs misses out as Ireland name nine uncapped players for November
There are three ‘development players’ included in Adam Griggs’ selection.
# fresh-faces - Saturday 1 September, 2018
Munster happy with Carbery debut as scrum-half Cronin shines
The former Leinster out-half got a rousing reception at Thomond Park.
# fresh-faces - Friday 31 August, 2018
Ulster hand debuts to summer signings Burns, Speight and Addison
Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan and sub-academy wing Angus Kernohan could debut off the bench.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 13 June, 2018
Back row revamp as France make five changes for All Blacks revenge mission
Les Bleus are trailing in the series heading to Wellington.
# fresh-faces - Friday 25 May, 2018
Laois make three changes ahead of Westmeath clash
John Sugrue has made the changes after his team’s extra-time victory over Wexford in the opening round of the Leinster SFC.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 21 February, 2018
Porter to start for Ireland as Furlong and Henderson set to miss out
James Ryan is set to return to Ireland’s second row for the Six Nations clash with Wales.
# fresh-faces - Monday 19 February, 2018
Schmidt calls up Scannell, Cooney and Ringrose to Ireland's Six Nations squad
Meanwhile, Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson and James Ryan are progressing on the injury front.
# fresh-faces - Thursday 8 February, 2018
Ulster academy graduate O'Connor to captain province against Southern Kings
Jono Gibbes has named his first Guinness Pro14 squad.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 31 January, 2018
Nine new caps in exciting Ireland U20s team to face France
Harry Byrne, the brother of Leinster out-half Ross, has been named in the 10 shirt.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 5 July, 2017
Jordie Barrett and Laumape make first starts as All Blacks recall Savea
Steve Hansen has made some interesting changes to his backline.
# fresh-faces - Friday 16 June, 2017
Lions reinforcements on way as Gatland set to announce 5 or 6 call-ups
Warren Gatland is set to bring in additional players for his midweek team.
# fresh-faces - Thursday 25 May, 2017
Harte hands trio first championship starts in Tyrone opener
The Red Hand boss has made five changes from the team that started against Kerry last month.
# fresh-faces - Friday 10 February, 2017
Kieran Kingston hands league debuts to five U21s in new-look Cork side
The Rebels host Clare tomorrow night in the league opener.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 18 January, 2017
Scrum-half Lloyd among three additions to Munster European squad
Rassie Erasmus has promoted the Dubliner to replace Cathal Sheridan.
# fresh-faces - Monday 2 January, 2017
Injured duo back for 2017 for Mayo while U21 and Castlebar winners to get their chance to impress
A new season starts for the All-Ireland finalists next Sunday.
# fresh-faces - Tuesday 18 October, 2016
Uncapped Ospreys pair named in Wales squad as Halfpenny also returns
Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland misses out while number 8 Taulupe Faletau is included despite question marks over his fitness.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 17 August, 2016
Trump hires head of a right-wing website in latest campaign reshuffle
Paul Manafort, the Trump campaign chairman, has come under scrutiny for his links to the pro-Russia former president of Ukraine.
# fresh-faces - Thursday 19 May, 2016
Schmidt to watch Pro12 semis closely with South Africa tour looming
The Ireland head coach is set to announce his squad next week before the Pro12 final.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 18 May, 2016
Meet the new Fianna Fáil front bench
It’s no longer all male – and there are some new faces.
# fresh-faces - Saturday 20 February, 2016
Schmidt says Ireland will blood new players in remainder of Six Nations
Stuart McCloskey, Ultan Dillane and Josh van der Flier may be called upon.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 13 January, 2016
Waterford to blood six debutants against Cork tonight
Derek McGrath’s side will be without a number of their big names.
# fresh-faces - Tuesday 27 October, 2015
10 uncapped players in Ireland women's squad to play England
The training squad of 33 has been trimmed down to 23.
# fresh-faces - Friday 4 September, 2015
Three debutants to start as Munster name youthful side for season opener
Anthony Foley’s men face Treviso in the Guinness Pro12 tomorrow night.
# fresh-faces - Thursday 23 July, 2015
Two debutants named in exciting All Blacks team to face South Africa
Lima Sopoaga and James Broadhurst will make their international bows at Ellis Park.
# fresh-faces - Friday 5 June, 2015
Ireland U20s look to recover from 'shaky start' with four changes to XV
Nigel Carolan has brought Connacht wing Ciaran Gaffney back in after his ankle injury.
# fresh-faces - Wednesday 27 May, 2015
Ulster duo back in green, Madigan at 10 and more Ireland XV talking points
There are two uncapped Leinster men starting against Robbie Deans’ side.
# fresh-faces - Thursday 22 January, 2015
'Natural successor,' a World Cup bolter? A quick guide to Ireland new boys Conan and White
The only two non-internationals in Schmidt’s squad are playing catch-up, but don’t rule them out of an autumn trip to England.
# fresh-faces - Tuesday 20 January, 2015
Vern Cotter picks four uncapped players in Scotland's Six Nations squad
There’s no space for Saracens flanker Kelly Brown or John Barclay of the Scarlets.
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