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#Homegrown

# homegrown - Last month October 2022

'There's a World Cup next year. I still have ambitions to play for Ireland'
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

'There's a World Cup next year. I still have ambitions to play for Ireland'

Oct 1st 2022, 7:00 AM 41,160 Views 26 Comments

James Cronin has made a superb start to life with Leicester but his exit from Munster hurt.

# homegrown - This year 2022

'There is no doubt in my mind that I can beat Robbie Keane's record'
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

'There is no doubt in my mind that I can beat Robbie Keane's record'

Jun 5th 2022, 12:28 PM 54,000 Views 25 Comments

Mipo Odubeko had an emotional return to Tallaght Stadium for the Ireland U21s, as he recalls visits to family home of Irish legend.

Waterford lock Ahern rounds out his game to underline potential for Munster
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Waterford lock Ahern rounds out his game to underline potential for Munster

May 20th 2022, 6:30 AM 9,308 Views 16 Comments

The 6ft 9ins second row has been impressive in recent times.

'Monivea was everything. I wanted to play my whole career there when I was younger'
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

'Monivea was everything. I wanted to play my whole career there when I was younger'

Mar 2nd 2022, 7:00 PM 26,397 Views 17 Comments

Connacht’s Caolin Blade discusses his rugby upbringing, sniping game, and love of the breakdown.

'These youngsters are at a time when they believe they are invincible'
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

'These youngsters are at a time when they believe they are invincible'

Jan 16th 2022, 6:30 PM 13,135 Views 10 Comments

Ulster boss Dan McFarland was delighted with his young backline’s impact against Northampton.

# homegrown - All time

Birr men making an impression as Leinster's Dooley gets back into swing of things
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Birr men making an impression as Leinster's Dooley gets back into swing of things

Oct 31st 2020, 8:45 AM 10,908 Views 3 Comments

The 26-year-old loosehead was in excellent form last season before the lockdown.

'It's great to see Munster being brave and selecting some of the younger guys'
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

'It's great to see Munster being brave and selecting some of the younger guys'

Oct 29th 2020, 7:30 AM 10,338 Views 5 Comments

Paul O’Connell has been impressed by the likes of Ben Healy and John Hodnett.

'We don't want the starting XV to be comfortable, we've got a very good crop of youngsters'
# Talent
From The42
# Talent

'We don't want the starting XV to be comfortable, we've got a very good crop of youngsters'

Sep 30th 2020, 3:14 PM 33,784 Views 35 Comments

Munster’s Johann van Graan expects the likes of Craig Casey, John Hodnett, and Ben Healy to push for European starts.

'It’s our job to get the message out about why Munster is so special'
# SUAF
From The42
# SUAF

'It’s our job to get the message out about why Munster is so special'

Jun 24th 2020, 6:30 AM 8,410 Views 58 Comments

CEO Ian Flanagan joined the province last year after years of working in football.

Connacht promote six exciting academy prospects into their senior squad
# RISE UP
From The42
# RISE UP

Connacht promote six exciting academy prospects into their senior squad

Jun 3rd 2020, 12:38 PM 9,933 Views 15 Comments

Niall Murray, Sean Masterson, Conor Dean, Colm Reilly, Peter Sullivan and Jordan Duggan have earned pro contracts.

U20s star Jack Crowley's score among nominations for AIL try of the season
# Stunning Rugby
From The42
# Stunning Rugby

U20s star Jack Crowley's score among nominations for AIL try of the season

Apr 29th 2020, 1:46 PM 7,853 Views 0 Comments

There were some stunning efforts on the men’s and women’s leagues this season.

'Just a country boy from Glarryford': Marcus Rea poured his all into Ulster debut
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

'Just a country boy from Glarryford': Marcus Rea poured his all into Ulster debut

Apr 29th 2019, 12:54 PM 7,884 Views 7 Comments

The 21-year-old was the surprise hero of Ulster’s win over Leinster.

It's 20 years to the day since a Premier League club last selected an all-English XI
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

It's 20 years to the day since a Premier League club last selected an all-English XI

Feb 27th 2019, 10:21 AM 15,041 Views 9 Comments

Aston Villa fielded an all-English side against Coventry City in 1999, and it hasn’t happened since.

Brexit plan would see Premier League clubs restricted to signing less foreign players
# English Football
From The42
# English Football

Brexit plan would see Premier League clubs restricted to signing less foreign players

Nov 13th 2018, 1:35 PM 6,015 Views 13 Comments

The FA has reportedly put forward a proposal that would ensure each squad is made up of at least half ‘homegrown’ players.

‘I didn't want to feel inferior’ – Joe Gamble on being the last domestic player to play for Ireland
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

‘I didn't want to feel inferior’ – Joe Gamble on being the last domestic player to play for Ireland

Nov 12th 2016, 9:45 AM 7,299 Views 5 Comments

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.

Dundalk duo Horgan and Boyle make the cut as Ireland squad meets up in Dublin
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Dundalk duo Horgan and Boyle make the cut as Ireland squad meets up in Dublin

Nov 7th 2016, 9:28 PM 25,707 Views 38 Comments

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.

Top 14 returns as Jackman's Grenoble look to homegrown future
# Vision
From The42
# Vision

Top 14 returns as Jackman's Grenoble look to homegrown future

Aug 20th 2016, 9:00 AM 6,238 Views 1 Comment

The Irishman is now director of rugby at the French club.

Midfield playmaker Scannell a bright prospect for Munster's future
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Midfield playmaker Scannell a bright prospect for Munster's future

Apr 2nd 2016, 9:00 AM 9,223 Views 13 Comments

The 22-year-old Corkman has had an excellent breakthrough season.

Munster are set to hand Anthony Foley a one-year contract extension
# Faith
From The42
# Faith

Munster are set to hand Anthony Foley a one-year contract extension

Dec 17th 2015, 11:05 AM 9,395 Views 85 Comments

The former number eight looks likely to be head coach of the province again next season.

There'll be no repeat of Seanie Johnston transfer saga under Cian O'Neill's watch
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

There'll be no repeat of Seanie Johnston transfer saga under Cian O'Neill's watch

Dec 16th 2015, 7:00 AM 8,207 Views 3 Comments

However, the new Kildare boss has not ruled out drafting in non-native players.

Two talented backs from Galway get two-year deals at Connacht
# Tribal
From The42
# Tribal

Two talented backs from Galway get two-year deals at Connacht

Dec 14th 2015, 12:18 PM 11,166 Views 15 Comments

The western province continue to underline the importance of homegrown talent.

'To line up alongside Gordon D'Arcy and Brian O'Driscoll was unbelievable'
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

'To line up alongside Gordon D'Arcy and Brian O'Driscoll was unbelievable'

Nov 12th 2015, 6:30 AM 16,365 Views 22 Comments

Brendan Macken has settled into life at Wasps after leaving home province Leinster.

Martin O'Neill planning to 'keep an eye' on one of the LOI's top full-backs
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Martin O'Neill planning to 'keep an eye' on one of the LOI's top full-backs

Apr 16th 2015, 6:02 PM 5,013 Views 1 Comment

Stuey Byrne might get his wish after all.

Why this man is building a million euro centre for homegrown food in Waterford
# Earth Mover
# Earth Mover

Why this man is building a million euro centre for homegrown food in Waterford

Apr 12th 2015, 10:15 AM 27,929 Views 24 Comments

There is too much “food apathy” out there – but Michael Kelly wants to change that.

Connacht's 'grassroots to green shirts' mantra driving improvement
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Connacht's 'grassroots to green shirts' mantra driving improvement

Apr 3rd 2015, 8:20 AM 6,546 Views 2 Comments

Experienced forward Andrew Browne explains the motivational power of playing for his home province

22-year-old Conan learning the ropes from Heaslip at Leinster
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

22-year-old Conan learning the ropes from Heaslip at Leinster

Dec 31st 2014, 8:15 AM 3,979 Views 2 Comments

The powerful number eight credits his swift rise to formative years with Old Belvedere in the AIL.

Ballymena man Andrew Warwick making powerful impression at Ulster
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Ballymena man Andrew Warwick making powerful impression at Ulster

Oct 23rd 2014, 7:45 AM 2,857 Views 2 Comments

The 23-year-old loosehead prop made his European debut for the province last weekend in Leicester.

Barry Murphy and Richie Towell are alongside Messi on the new FIFA 15 cover
# It's In The Game
From The42
# It's In The Game

Barry Murphy and Richie Towell are alongside Messi on the new FIFA 15 cover

Sep 25th 2014, 1:15 PM 10,299 Views 8 Comments

You would understand if Leo was a little star-struck.

Too many foreign players in the Top 14? 'Bullsh*t' says Boudjellal
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Too many foreign players in the Top 14? 'Bullsh*t' says Boudjellal

Jun 30th 2014, 6:57 PM 7,961 Views 9 Comments

The Toulon president feels the French national team’s problems are due to the lack of a game plan.

More quality Irish coaches available than ever before, says Munster CEO Fitzgerald
# Grow Your Own
From The42
# Grow Your Own

More quality Irish coaches available than ever before, says Munster CEO Fitzgerald

May 21st 2014, 4:39 PM 3,682 Views 8 Comments

The southern province’s chief also insists ‘it was never policy’ to recruit an entirely Irish coaching ticket.

5 reasons to look forward to this weekend's Pro12 inter-pros
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

5 reasons to look forward to this weekend's Pro12 inter-pros

Jan 3rd 2014, 2:46 PM 3,304 Views 0 Comments

With Ulster v Munster tonight and Connacht v Leinster tomorrow, it should be a cracking weekend of action.

Meet the Kilbrittain man plotting Ireland's downfall against Samoa
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From The42
# Homegrown

Meet the Kilbrittain man plotting Ireland's downfall against Samoa

Nov 8th 2013, 7:15 AM 5,622 Views 3 Comments

Cork man Micheal Deasy is the strength and conditioning coach for Saturday’s visitors to the Aviva Stadium.

SNAPSHOT: Irish provinces lead the way for home-qualified players
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

SNAPSHOT: Irish provinces lead the way for home-qualified players

Oct 4th 2013, 4:41 PM 4,433 Views 4 Comments

Leinster and Munster have fielded high percentages of Irish players in recent weeks.

Last night's Love/Hate... in diggers, kegs and tweets
# Love/Hate
From The Daily Edge
# Love/Hate

Last night's Love/Hate... in diggers, kegs and tweets

Nov 12th 2012, 12:28 PM 21,382 Views 39 Comments

Did you watch last night? Are you still a bit shook? (Minor Spoiler Alert)

Stevens set for baptism of fire in first Premier League start
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Stevens set for baptism of fire in first Premier League start

Nov 9th 2012, 12:32 PM 1,432 Views 2 Comments

The former Shamrock Rovers full-back could be thrown into the deep end against Manchester United at Villa Park tomorrow.

Irish-grown cannabis more potent than imported variety - report
# Cannabis
# Cannabis

Irish-grown cannabis more potent than imported variety - report

Nov 29th 2011, 1:42 PM 6,161 Views 61 Comments

The National Advisory Committee on Drugs also warned of the surge in cannabis cultivation in Ireland.

Garcia dedicates home win in memory of Ballesteros
# Homegrown
From The42
# Homegrown

Garcia dedicates home win in memory of Ballesteros

Oct 23rd 2011, 5:38 PM 120 Views 0 Comments

The Spaniard won the Castelló Masters by an incredible 11 shots, ending an almost three-year winless in the process.

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