'It's great to see Munster being brave and selecting some of the younger guys'
Paul O’Connell has been impressed by the likes of Ben Healy and John Hodnett.
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Paul O’Connell has been impressed by the likes of Ben Healy and John Hodnett.
Munster’s Johann van Graan expects the likes of Craig Casey, John Hodnett, and Ben Healy to push for European starts.
CEO Ian Flanagan joined the province last year after years of working in football.
Niall Murray, Sean Masterson, Conor Dean, Colm Reilly, Peter Sullivan and Jordan Duggan have earned pro contracts.
There were some stunning efforts on the men’s and women’s leagues this season.
The 21-year-old was the surprise hero of Ulster’s win over Leinster.
Aston Villa fielded an all-English side against Coventry City in 1999, and it hasn’t happened since.
The FA has reportedly put forward a proposal that would ensure each squad is made up of at least half ‘homegrown’ players.
Tonight, Dundalk duo Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan could join a select group of players to represent the national team while playing in the League of Ireland.
The two Lilywhites stars will link up with the rest of the group ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Vienna, but James McCarthy is out.
The Irishman is now director of rugby at the French club.
The 22-year-old Corkman has had an excellent breakthrough season.
The former number eight looks likely to be head coach of the province again next season.
However, the new Kildare boss has not ruled out drafting in non-native players.
The western province continue to underline the importance of homegrown talent.
Brendan Macken has settled into life at Wasps after leaving home province Leinster.
Stuey Byrne might get his wish after all.
There is too much “food apathy” out there – but Michael Kelly wants to change that.
Experienced forward Andrew Browne explains the motivational power of playing for his home province
The powerful number eight credits his swift rise to formative years with Old Belvedere in the AIL.
The 23-year-old loosehead prop made his European debut for the province last weekend in Leicester.
You would understand if Leo was a little star-struck.
The Toulon president feels the French national team’s problems are due to the lack of a game plan.
The southern province’s chief also insists ‘it was never policy’ to recruit an entirely Irish coaching ticket.
With Ulster v Munster tonight and Connacht v Leinster tomorrow, it should be a cracking weekend of action.
Cork man Micheal Deasy is the strength and conditioning coach for Saturday’s visitors to the Aviva Stadium.
Leinster and Munster have fielded high percentages of Irish players in recent weeks.
Did you watch last night? Are you still a bit shook? (Minor Spoiler Alert)
The former Shamrock Rovers full-back could be thrown into the deep end against Manchester United at Villa Park tomorrow.
The National Advisory Committee on Drugs also warned of the surge in cannabis cultivation in Ireland.
The Spaniard won the Castelló Masters by an incredible 11 shots, ending an almost three-year winless in the process.