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2022

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Friend hoping to end time at Connacht on a high

The Connacht director of rugby says he hasn’t been asked to help with the search for his successor.

4.0k

Nov 23rd 2022, 7:30 AM

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Kurtley Beale to leave Racing 92 and return to Australia

The 33-year-old has made no secret of his desire to play in the 2023 World Cup.

7.5k

Jan 24th 2022, 2:11 PM

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Gabon's Aubameyang leaves AFCON, returns to Arsenal

The player hasn’t featured at the tournament after Gabon reported he had a minor heart condition.

7.6k

Jan 17th 2022, 2:04 PM

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Tipperary All-Ireland winner Hogan steps down as manager of Offaly champions

The former Premier goalkeeper has guided St Rynagh’s to three county titles.

14.4k

Jan 10th 2022, 5:44 PM

All time

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'It was emotional in the huddle, it was very difficult to get the words out'

Stephen Larkham is determined to end his time with Munster in successful fashion.

11.7k

Dec 29th 2021, 6:00 AM

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Munster's Snyman to re-join Springboks for the Rugby Championship

The towering second row hasn’t played since August 2020.

25.4k

Aug 8th 2021, 7:19 PM

# Isreal Folau

Folau takes legal action against Queensland Rugby League

The controversial 32-year-old is bidding to resume his career in Australia.

6.8k

Jun 4th 2021, 8:26 AM

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'I couldn’t have imagined I'd play for this long for Leinster'

Michael Bent is in the final weeks of his time as a Leinster player.

7.3k

Jun 4th 2021, 6:30 AM

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Leinster's Michael Bent confirms retirement at end of the season

The 34-year-old tighthead won four Ireland caps after arriving in 2012.

8.8k

Apr 22nd 2021, 11:18 AM

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Scrum-half Nick McCarthy set to re-join Leinster from Munster

The 25-year-old moved to the southern province in 2019 but is now set for a return.

28.3k

Jan 31st 2021, 7:24 PM

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Ulster confirm attack coach Dwayne Peel to leave for Cardiff Blues next summer

The former Wales scrum-half has been in Ireland since 2017.

7.2k

Dec 8th 2020, 9:44 AM

# the departure

Matt Damon photographed leaving Ireland after three-month lockdown stay

The Oscar-winner had been staying in Dalkey in Co Dublin for the past few months.

135k

May 28th 2020, 1:11 PM

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Blue Bulls sign former Springbok back row Arno Botha from Munster

The 28-year-old made more than 40 appearances for the province after joining in 2018.

11.0k

May 15th 2020, 11:06 AM

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England's Jonny May to rejoin Gloucester at end of season

May has decided to bring an end to a ‘challenging few years’ for Leicester.

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Apr 11th 2020, 12:23 PM

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Scarlets head coach Mooar to make All Blacks switch at the end of the season

Brad Mooar will look after the All Blacks’ attack under new head coach Ian Foster.

6.9k

Dec 24th 2019, 9:43 AM

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Wales suffer another injury setback as Hill leaves squad

Hill hasn’t played since February and will be replaced by Ospreys’ Bradley Davies.

6.6k

Sep 24th 2019, 11:02 AM

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Chelsea defender undergoing medical ahead of Roma switch

Italian international Davide Zappacosta is expected to join the Serie A side on a season-long loan deal.

10.7k

Aug 21st 2019, 2:17 PM

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England's Shields a World Cup concern after training camp injury

The Wasps forward injured his foot last week and has returned to England for further assessment.

3.6k

Jul 30th 2019, 5:15 PM

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Sale grant Wallaby O'Connor early release to pursue World Cup ambitions

O’Connor is reportedly set to join Queensland Reds as be becomes available for international selection again.

12.6k

Jul 2nd 2019, 6:52 PM

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Sarri returns to Italy as Chelsea boss takes over at Juventus

The Italian spent just one season at Stamford Bridge.

9.9k

Jun 16th 2019, 2:29 PM

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Doug Howlett's 11-year association with Munster comes to an end

The former All Black is leaving his role as the province’s head of commercial and marketing to return home.

49.0k

May 20th 2019, 9:30 PM

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Ireland U20 winger drops out of Munster academy to return to Wales

James McCarthy had joined the southern province in 2017.

26.2k

Apr 24th 2019, 5:23 PM

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'He’s had a lot to contend with in his personal life': Aberdeen terminate Forrester's contract

The 26-year-old is returning home after a brief spell with the Scottish club.

12.4k

Jan 22nd 2019, 2:54 PM

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Emotional Speight set for Ulster farewell against former coach Friend

‘It will be really hard to take the jersey off.’

5.0k

Dec 28th 2018, 6:00 AM

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Ulster release South African prop from his contract after just three appearances

Schalk van der Merwe’s career at the northern province failed to take off after his arrival from the Southern Kings.

16.3k

Dec 4th 2018, 5:57 PM

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Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup elimination

‘Now is not the time to talk about the future.’

7.8k

Jul 1st 2018, 9:30 AM

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English defender leaves League of Ireland champions due to lack of game time

Tobi Adebayo-Rowling played just one league game for Cork City.

9.6k

Jun 14th 2018, 6:33 PM

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George North to leave Northampton and return home to Wales

It’s not yet known which region he will join, but the move represents a big boost for Wales and the Pro14.

8.1k

Nov 22nd 2017, 5:08 PM

# Through the lens

'The emotion on show by Mícheál and his father seems to have really struck with people'

Morgan Treacy on the brilliant photo he snapped at Galway’s homecoming.

38.1k

Sep 5th 2017, 4:57 PM

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A fire on the N11 at Bray and a broken down truck on D'Olier Street delaying the Friday commute

Further afield, there are traffic delays in Limerick and Monaghan this evening.

11.5k

Mar 10th 2017, 7:35 PM

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Australian prop Kepu released by Bordeaux for family reasons

Kepu was much feted when he arrived in France alongside international team-mate Adam Ashley-Cooper.

6.8k

Jun 2nd 2016, 6:48 PM

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Boudjellal confirms Steffon Armitage request for release to England

England coach Eddie Jones has asked the openside flanker to move home.

12.6k

May 17th 2016, 7:14 PM

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'We can hold our heads up high' - Ireland U17s bow out of European Championship

Dave Connell’s side lost out to Norway in their final group game this afternoon.

4.6k

Jun 29th 2015, 7:50 AM

# On the Move

An inter-provincial transfer from Connacht to Ulster has been announced

Willie Faloon will return to his home province next season after three years in Galway.

7.1k

Feb 10th 2015, 12:42 PM

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David Villa's spell in Australia has come to a premature end

The former Barcelona striker scored twice during his brief spell in the A-League.

13.6k

Oct 27th 2014, 12:31 PM

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'It's between us and God' - Algerian side won't blame Ramadan for World Cup exit

Goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi insists their extra-time loss was not due to fitness reasons.

7.0k

Jul 1st 2014, 9:47 AM

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Bosnia crash out of the World Cup after controversial defeat to Nigeria

Peter Odemwingie’s first-half strike proved the difference but Edin Dzeko had a perfectly good goal disallowed.

9.9k

Jun 22nd 2014, 1:50 AM

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Ravenhill here they come as Pienaar inspires Ulster to Tigers triumph

Mark Anscombe’s men finish the pool stages as Europe’s top team. The hard work starts now.

21.1k

Jan 18th 2014, 8:54 PM

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Cavan boss keeping 'open mind' about potential Seanie Johnston return

There is strong speculation that the forward is preparing to apply to transfer from Kildare.

10.4k

Jul 29th 2013, 8:00 AM

# Last Hurrah

On Tour: An emotional farewell to Poznan, and some stellar chants

They’ll sing when they want, apparently.

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Jun 19th 2012, 1:35 PM