# fresh start

This year

2023

'No ego, no cutting corners and no excuses' - How Sean Dyche can inspire Everton

Stephen Ward insists his old boss is meticulous, honest and relentless, and he will need to draw on all his experience to avoid relegation.

1.8k

Feb 4th 2023, 7:15 AM

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Liam Cahill names seven debutants in first team as Tipperary manager

All-Ireland winning midfielder Michael Breen is selected at full-back.

15.4k

Jan 2nd 2023, 11:05 AM

Last year

2022

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'Sometimes I felt I was playing good rugby but not getting picked'

25-year-old Shane Daly is excited about Munster’s season but first, he has the Emerging Ireland tour.

11.4k

Sep 22nd 2022, 6:30 AM

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First stop Cardiff as Rowntree era gets underway at Munster

The province are in Wales today for their opening fixture of the new URC season.

7.4k

Sep 17th 2022, 8:15 AM

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'It's not that he hasn't kicked on, he's hardly kicked a ball... It's not through any fault of his own'

Stephen Kenny backs Jamie McGrath to recapture best form and be a big-game player for Ireland once again.

10.6k

Aug 4th 2022, 7:00 AM

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BBC and Rangers bury the hatchet after seven-year standoff

The broadcaster will resume full coverage of Rangers after admitting mistakes in its past reporting on the club.

12.0k

Jul 20th 2022, 8:26 PM

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Ciaran Clark joins Sheffield United on loan from Newcastle

The 32-year-old Republic of Ireland international made 13 Premier League appearances last season.

4.5k

Jul 13th 2022, 2:28 PM

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Ireland's Luca Connell agrees three-year deal at Barnsley following release from Celtic

The 21-year-old midfielder has joined the Tykes, who were relegated from the Championship last season.

7.9k

Jun 17th 2022, 3:49 PM

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McEntee falls on his feet at Walsall after he's released by Newcastle

“I spoke to my family and all the people in my close circle and we decided this was the right fit for me.”

5.6k

May 27th 2022, 3:15 PM

# 6n

Disappointment for Ireland as McWilliams era opens with defeat to Wales at RDS

A dominant second-half showing from the visitors saw them win 27-19 in front of a record crowd.

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Mar 26th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Second chance

Disgraced Marc Overmars gets fresh start

The former Netherlands winger had to resign in February from his position as Ajax’s sporting director.

34.0k

Mar 21st 2022, 8:52 PM

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We can do great things together – Dele Alli excited to work with Frank Lampard

The England midfielder has joined new Toffees boss Lampard at Goodison Park after spending seven years at Tottenham.

4.7k

Feb 1st 2022, 12:50 PM

All time

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Arter thankful to 'unbelievable' Kenny amid Nottingham Forest nightmare

The 31-year-old Ireland midfielder is looking to get his career back on track at Charlton Athletic.

12.3k

Sep 13th 2021, 5:27 PM

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League Two move for brother of Ireland and Liverpool goalkeeper Kelleher

Bradford City have signed 25-year-old centre-back Fiacre Kelleher on a two-year contract.

10.0k

Jun 30th 2021, 3:58 PM

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Campbell expresses Ireland hopes as life after Manchester City begins

The defender is assessing her options after learning that her contract with the club won’t be extended.

4.0k

May 18th 2021, 11:14 AM

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'I'm not looking for better... I'm looking for a challenge' - Carolan explains Connacht exit

The Connacht attack coach says he does not have a new job lined up yet.

6.3k

Mar 31st 2021, 7:00 AM

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2016 All-Star and Carnacon midfielder re-joins Moyles' Mayo set-up

Fiona McHale – who’s one of four Carnacon players to return – had been absent since 2018.

5.5k

Mar 10th 2021, 6:02 PM

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'This is a clean slate' - New Mayo ladies boss Moyles opens door to departed players

12 players – eight of those from Carnacon – left the panel in 2018.

4.4k

Feb 1st 2021, 4:24 PM

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'I've come here and I feel like I've really been coached. They've challenged me'

Ian Madigan has settled in happily to life with Ulster since joining last summer.

9.7k

Dec 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

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QPR boss provides clarity on sale of 'talented boy' Ryan Manning

The Galway native made a deadline-day move to Championship rivals Swansea City.

15.2k

Oct 19th 2020, 1:57 PM

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Wootton 'a better person and player' after enduring two difficult years at Munster

The talented 26-year-old is thriving with Connacht, having joined the province on loan back in July.

24.3k

Oct 7th 2020, 9:55 AM

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Brazilian midfielder departs Barcelona after 14 years to make last-minute switch to PSG

Rafinha, who is the younger brother of Liverpool’s recent signing Thiago Alcantara, agreed a three-year deal in the early hours of this morning.

18.8k

Oct 6th 2020, 1:56 PM

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Ireland international Gleeson signs for Solihull Moors after 'a rough two years'

The 32-year-old midfielder joins fellow Dubliner Adam Rooney at the ambitious National League club.

10.2k

Aug 24th 2020, 11:07 AM

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'I trust in myself,' says under-fire De Gea as United goalkeeper looks to next season

‘Let’s keep improving, let’s keep fighting for this club and let’s try to win trophies next season.’

5.5k

Aug 17th 2020, 7:23 PM

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Scottish Premiership switch for Irish goalkeeper Danny Rogers

The 26-year-old, who recently departed Aberdeen, has signed a one-year contract with Kilmarnock.

6.3k

Jul 28th 2020, 2:05 PM

# cuala buala

'They are like chalk and cheese, it's like good cop and bad cop' - new Dublin management

Sky Blues camogie star Laura Twomey on the new management duo, a new campaign and new rules.

8.1k

Feb 21st 2020, 6:40 AM

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Welcome break gives Connacht a chance to prove they're a force again

Andy Friend’s side were in beleaguered shape over Christmas and now meet close rivals in Conference B.

6.7k

Feb 15th 2020, 8:51 AM

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Hogan feels 'miles away' from Ireland squad despite scoring in Birmingham bow

The striker marked his debut with a goal on Saturday.

6.8k

Feb 3rd 2020, 2:02 PM

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Ireland international relishing 'fantastic opportunity' after signing for West Ham

Ruesha Littlejohn joins Irish duo Leanne Kiernan and Courtney Brosnan at the Hammers until the end of the season.

5.4k

Jan 29th 2020, 3:22 PM

# Ciao Christian

Eriksen secures Spurs exit, declaring he 'couldn't wait to join' Inter Milan

Giovani Lo Celso has also made his loan move to Tottenham permanent today.

13.9k

Jan 28th 2020, 1:35 PM

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Andy Farrell faces into Six Nations camp eager to build some early momentum

A home clash against Scotland provides the new boss with a chance to get off to a good start.

6.9k

Jan 20th 2020, 6:45 AM

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'He knows what it takes not just to address a dressing room, but to be a young guy who gets his chance'

Garry Doyle, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey broke down Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad selection on Thursday’s Rugby Weekly.

24.2k

Jan 16th 2020, 5:24 PM

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Former Ireland U21 Kelly returns to English football on loan from Feyenoord

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson confessed he was ‘shocked’ to be able to land the midfielder.

7.7k

Jan 8th 2020, 2:52 PM

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Daly thriving out west after 'nearly being a professional trainer' at Leinster

Tomorrow will mark Tom Daly’s first time facing Leinster since he moved to Connacht last season.

9.4k

Jan 3rd 2020, 10:12 AM

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Open thread: What are your New Year's resolutions?

They’re not for everyone, but sometimes it can help to set a positive goal for the year ahead.

12.4k

Jan 1st 2020, 6:00 PM

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Mild and sunny start to the New Year ... but rainy conditions on the way

Temperatures will range between 6 and 10 degrees today.

14.9k

Jan 1st 2020, 12:37 PM

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Ireland international midfielder's unhappy spell at Aberdeen set to end

Stephen Gleeson is on course for a January exit after making just 20 appearances in 18 months.

13.9k

Dec 17th 2019, 11:53 AM

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Bohemians snap up the former Liverpool youth star as spell with St Pat's ends

19-year-old striker Glen McAuley spent five years at Anfield and has joined the Dalymount Park club for the 2020 season.

7.7k

Dec 3rd 2019, 4:57 PM

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McGrath out to prove that Ireland's loss is very much Ulster's gain

The prop makes his debut for the northern province in tonight’s Pro14 opener against Ospreys.

7.1k

Sep 27th 2019, 7:20 AM

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Coutinho earns first start to help Bayern come from behind and smash six past Mainz

Bayern claimed their first home win of the season as they cruised to a 6-1 win over Mainz.

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Aug 31st 2019, 4:54 PM