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# ireland - Yesterday’s News

From The42 Cronin ready to carry Ireland forward as England's stumble reignites title hope 6 Nations

Cronin ready to carry Ireland forward as England's stumble reignites title hope

2 hours ago 2,933 Views 7 Comments

The hooker was already primed to grab an opportunity before Wales stopped England’s march to the Grand Slam.

From The42 Italian Women produce brilliant attacking display to take first win over Ireland Forza Italia

Italian Women produce brilliant attacking display to take first win over Ireland

4 hours ago 6,811 Views 18 Comments

Adam Griggs’ side take two bonus points away from Parma, but will rue defensive errors which led to a thrilling Italy win.

From The42 'Jack is impossible to ruffle' - Connacht's Carty set for Ireland debut in Rome Marist Man

'Jack is impossible to ruffle' - Connacht's Carty set for Ireland debut in Rome

11 hours ago 13,890 Views 6 Comments

The 26-year-old has been sublime for his province this season.

From The42 'There are similarities' but Italy know Ireland are a different beast to 2013 Ciao Bella

'There are similarities' but Italy know Ireland are a different beast to 2013

13 hours ago 8,396 Views 5 Comments

The superb form of Benetton in the Pro14 has given Italy renewed confidence.

From The42 Ireland look to show 'we haven’t gone away' as Schmidt calls for abrasive edge Front Up

Ireland look to show 'we haven’t gone away' as Schmidt calls for abrasive edge

18 hours ago 6,718 Views 17 Comments

A big win in Rome would help Ireland to build more momentum.

Extradition cases between the UK and Ireland post-Brexit will prove a lot more difficult Brexit Prep

Extradition cases between the UK and Ireland post-Brexit will prove a lot more difficult

18 hours ago 5,369 Views 3 Comments

There are concerns that reverting to the old system will cause delays.

From The42 'This is a big opportunity and I plan on taking it with both hands' Jordi

'This is a big opportunity and I plan on taking it with both hands'

18 hours ago 5,674 Views 10 Comments

Ulster’s Jordi Murphy gets a shot in Ireland’s number eight shirt against Italy tomorrow.

# ireland - Friday 22 February, 2019

From The42 Schmidt hopes to see Cronin grab opportunity after show of 'faith' Nugget

Schmidt hopes to see Cronin grab opportunity after show of 'faith'

Fri 4:00 PM 6,614 Views 7 Comments

The explosive Leinster hooker will make just a 10th start for Ireland, his first in the Six Nations.

From The42 Return of Tebaldi among five changes in Italy team to face Ireland Forza Azzurri

Return of Tebaldi among five changes in Italy team to face Ireland

Fri 3:31 PM 4,576 Views 3 Comments

Conor O’Shea’s side host the defending Six Nations champions in Rome on Sunday afternoon.

From The42 Carty's big chance, pack tweaks and more talking points in Ireland's team to face Italy Reaction

Carty's big chance, pack tweaks and more talking points in Ireland's team to face Italy

Fri 2:46 PM 10,857 Views 18 Comments

Joe Schmidt has pushed for continuity in attack with the selection of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.

From The42 Cronin gets first Six Nations start with Carty set for Ireland debut in Italy Starting XV

Cronin gets first Six Nations start with Carty set for Ireland debut in Italy

Fri 1:49 PM 41,384 Views 127 Comments

Joe Schmidt has made four changes to his starting team for the Six Nations.

# ireland - Thursday 21 February, 2019

From The42 Sexton 'definitely hasn't played enough rugby to be at full tilt yet' Johnny

Sexton 'definitely hasn't played enough rugby to be at full tilt yet'

Thu 3:03 PM 25,934 Views 41 Comments

The Ireland out-half has only played twice so far this year and lasted just 23 minutes against Scotland.

From The42 We go again: Ireland back in the spotlight as Euro 2021 draw takes place today Coygig

We go again: Ireland back in the spotlight as Euro 2021 draw takes place today

Thu 7:15 AM 5,911 Views 1 Comment

Colin Bell’s side will hope to reach a first-ever major tournament this time around.

From The42 'I'm an Irish citizen now... I felt I had been accepted a long time ago' Citizen Roux

'I'm an Irish citizen now... I felt I had been accepted a long time ago'

Thu 7:01 AM 43,635 Views 41 Comments

Connacht lock Quinn Roux and his wife, Rentus, love life in Galway.

# ireland - Wednesday 20 February, 2019

From The42 Matt Doherty: 'I'm playing in the Premier League every weekend. It's a dream come true' Irish Abroad

Matt Doherty: 'I'm playing in the Premier League every weekend. It's a dream come true'

Wed 10:48 PM 7,422 Views 10 Comments

The Dubliner has been enjoying a stand-out campaign at Molineux in his debut Premier League season.

From The42 Ireland striker Obafemi rewarded with new three-and-a-half-year contract at Southampton New Deal

Ireland striker Obafemi rewarded with new three-and-a-half-year contract at Southampton

Wed 6:25 PM 8,076 Views 13 Comments

The Dubliner has impressed under Ralph Hasenhüttl at St Mary’s this season.

From The42 Ireland eager to show efficiency and 'step up a few gears' against Italy Clinical

Ireland eager to show efficiency and 'step up a few gears' against Italy

Wed 5:36 PM 6,679 Views 5 Comments

Jack Conan and his team-mates are intent on showing their clinical streak in Rome.

From The42 Team-mates can ease pressure on Murray while he rediscovers best form - Murphy 6 Nations

Team-mates can ease pressure on Murray while he rediscovers best form - Murphy

Wed 3:22 PM 7,012 Views 11 Comments

The skills coach also feels Johnny Sexton will continue to play his game, despite the inherent injury threat it brings.

From The42 Kathryn Dane handed first Ireland start for Saturday's clash with Italy Great Dane

Kathryn Dane handed first Ireland start for Saturday's clash with Italy

Wed 1:16 PM 9,315 Views 2 Comments

Adam Griggs has made one change to his side for the meeting with the Italians in Parma.

From The42 Programme that brought Irish to AFLW to hold first overseas camp on these shores CrossCoders

Programme that brought Irish to AFLW to hold first overseas camp on these shores

Wed 11:43 AM 4,731 Views No Comments

CrossCoders will run a camp in Ireland from 17-19 May.

From The42 Marmion misses out on Ireland's Italy trip but set for 150th Connacht game Experience

Marmion misses out on Ireland's Italy trip but set for 150th Connacht game

Wed 6:30 AM 6,840 Views 5 Comments

Meanwhile, the province feel Jack Carty is ready for a possible Ireland debut.

# ireland - Tuesday 19 February, 2019

From The42 'Roy demands high standards. You need to be mentally strong with him': Andy Reid defends Keane amid criticism Got Your Back This post contains videos

'Roy demands high standards. You need to be mentally strong with him': Andy Reid defends Keane amid criticism

Tue 8:03 PM 13,102 Views 16 Comments

The former Ireland midfielder has defended Keane after facing criticism for his management style.

From The42 'I read an article a while ago that I had retired from international football - I nearly lost the plot!' Roche's Return

'I read an article a while ago that I had retired from international football - I nearly lost the plot!'

Tue 8:01 PM 50,565 Views 20 Comments

Stephanie Roche is back doing what she loves: playing football and enjoying it.

Want to get writing and featured on TheJournal.ie? RTÉ Radio 1's short story competition is now open Francis Mcmanus

Want to get writing and featured on TheJournal.ie? RTÉ Radio 1's short story competition is now open

Tue 8:00 PM 12,463 Views 5 Comments

The winners of the RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Competition will have their work featured on TheJournal.ie and on the station.

From The42 Iain Henderson avoids ban having been cited for incident against Ospreys Free To Play

Iain Henderson avoids ban having been cited for incident against Ospreys

Tue 5:43 PM 9,660 Views 22 Comments

The Ulster forward is free to play in Ireland’s remaining Six Nations fixtures.

From The42 Concussion rules Italy captain Sergio Parisse out of Ireland clash Italian Stallion

Concussion rules Italy captain Sergio Parisse out of Ireland clash

Tue 1:25 PM 6,083 Views 8 Comments

The talismanic number eight picked up a knock while on club duty with Stade Francais.

From The42 Henshaw signs new three-year deal to stay with Leinster and Ireland Contract

Henshaw signs new three-year deal to stay with Leinster and Ireland

Tue 10:16 AM 15,541 Views 55 Comments

The 25-year-old will be staying in Ireland until 2022 at least.

# ireland - Monday 18 February, 2019

From The42 Ireland and England 'have New Zealand's number' at World Cup, says ex-All Blacks captain PREDICTION

Ireland and England 'have New Zealand's number' at World Cup, says ex-All Blacks captain

Mon 6:36 PM 20,780 Views 18 Comments

The reigning champions are seeking a third successive crown at the World Cup later this year.

From The42 Munster pair Farrell and Beirne link up with Ireland squad ahead of Italy trip

Munster pair Farrell and Beirne link up with Ireland squad ahead of Italy trip

Mon 4:49 PM 9,517 Views 13 Comments

Andrew Conway, John Ryan and Niall Scannell have also joined Joe Schmidt’s squad.

From The42 Ruddock ruled out of Italy clash while Leinster's Leavy still sidelined Injury Update

Ruddock ruled out of Italy clash while Leinster's Leavy still sidelined

Mon 1:10 PM 8,578 Views 10 Comments

The blindside flanker has picked up a hamstring injury.

From The42 'You want your mates to go well but you have to be a little bit selfish about it' Honesty

'You want your mates to go well but you have to be a little bit selfish about it'

Mon 7:46 AM 18,566 Views 47 Comments

32-year-old Rob Kearney returned to make a strong impression for Ireland against Scotland in the Six Nations.

# ireland - Sunday 17 February, 2019

'The gang saved my life. If it weren’t for them lads, I’d be dead by now' Opinion

'The gang saved my life. If it weren’t for them lads, I’d be dead by now'

Feb 17th 2019, 7:00 PM 56,203 Views 39 Comments

A young gang member speaks about why he joined a gang – and the impact it had on his life.

From The42 'I rang Brian to tell him I was going to retire... it took him nearly ten days to get back to me' Macca

'I rang Brian to tell him I was going to retire... it took him nearly ten days to get back to me'

Feb 17th 2019, 8:00 AM 56,815 Views 13 Comments

Jason McAteer looks forward to being reunited with Mick McCarthy at the Seán Cox Fundraiser in April.

# ireland - Saturday 16 February, 2019

From The42 'Being over here as a family is special' - Farrell excited to succeed Schmidt Future Boss

'Being over here as a family is special' - Farrell excited to succeed Schmidt

Feb 16th 2019, 3:08 PM 42,568 Views 39 Comments

The 43-year-old takes over as Ireland head coach after this year’s World Cup.

From The42 Bang on the knee makes Farrell a concern for Ireland after Munster win Early Exit

Bang on the knee makes Farrell a concern for Ireland after Munster win

Feb 16th 2019, 10:02 AM 12,312 Views 17 Comments

‘It was a bit of precaution but he also had a bit of pain so we just took him off straight away,’ said Johann van Graan.

# ireland - Friday 15 February, 2019

Opinion: 'People with HIV in Ireland are dehumanised - we're seen as a virus' Opinion

Opinion: 'People with HIV in Ireland are dehumanised - we're seen as a virus'

Feb 15th 2019, 7:30 PM 14,828 Views 17 Comments

But activist Robbie Lawlor sets out how people like him are breaking away from stigma and living full lives – and says people need to be more open and honest.

From The42 Farrell remains 'full steam ahead' with focus on Six Nations, but excited about taking over as head coach Hotseat

Farrell remains 'full steam ahead' with focus on Six Nations, but excited about taking over as head coach

Feb 15th 2019, 3:14 PM 7,804 Views 3 Comments

Ireland’s defence coach says there are still ‘permutations’ to be figured out before he finalises the backroom team he works with from 2020.

From The42 Sexton 'ready to go' for Ireland, with Henshaw expected back in training next week 6 Nations

Sexton 'ready to go' for Ireland, with Henshaw expected back in training next week

Feb 15th 2019, 1:12 PM 8,937 Views 42 Comments

Tadhg Beirne is ‘progressing well’ on his return from injury, according to future head coach Andy Farrell.

From The42 'I'd love to play for Ireland' - Road less travelled led Cloete to Munster Fetcher

'I'd love to play for Ireland' - Road less travelled led Cloete to Munster

Feb 15th 2019, 8:30 AM 34,687 Views 63 Comments

The 28-year-old openside flanker has suffered greatly with injuries during his career.

# ireland - Thursday 14 February, 2019

Fancy Mountain Biking on the Slieve Blooms? Rural projects given government funding go-ahead Tourism

Fancy Mountain Biking on the Slieve Blooms? Rural projects given government funding go-ahead

Feb 14th 2019, 10:10 PM 17,496 Views 39 Comments

The regeneration of Lahinch Seaworld has been approved for government funding today.

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