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Thursday 29 October 2020
Stephen Kenny’s Boys In Green face Slovakia in a crucial Euros play-off semi-final on Thursday.
Kieran Marmion and Jack Carty will hope to be back in the international fold.
The 35-year-old was injured during Leinster’s win over the Dragons.
The new measures mean spectators will no longer be allowed in stadiums.
There were plenty of Irish internationals in action in the Women’s Super League and further afield this weekend.
Munster are away to the Scarlets as Connacht host Glasgow in the Pro14.
Neale Richmond says businesses must be on guard and ready for what Brexit brings, regardless of what comes of the fractured political process.
The out-half was replaced after just 23 minutes of the win against the Dragons.
The 26-year-old former Sale man earned his Test debut last year against Italy.
Fiona Hayes will be the team’s head coach, with Alison Miller and Jenny Murphy also involved.
The England centre has been ruled out for six months after injuring his left Achilles tendon during Sale’s Premiership game against Northampton on Tuesday.
The Kildare man is set to face his old team for the first time since joining Munster.
The 29-year-old has confirmed his absence ahead of the weekend.
The now-Tottenham star also misses a game against Bulgaria.
Josh van der Flier pays tribute to Rob Kearney as he prepares to join Australian side Western Force.
Meanwhile, Tom O’Toole has been sidelined for several weeks with an ankle issue.
The 27-year-old Leinster tighthead hasn’t played since rugby got back up and running in August.
The 34-year-old completes the move following his recent departure from Leinster and Ireland.
Meanwhile, Dan Leavy won’t be making his return on Friday night against the Dragons at the RDS.
It will be mostly cloudy at first today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
The EPA’s report for 2019 says action must be taken.
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Rob Kearney is on his way out of Leinster and Irish rugby but he leaves with a glittering CV and the knowledge he got the most out of his talent.
Meanwhile, Andy Farrell’s Ireland have learned who will be refereeing them this autumn.
Full-back is most decorated medalist in Irish rugby history – winning four Six Nations titles including two grand slams, four Heineken Cups and six Pro14 titles.
A massive end to 2020 lies ahead.
They both had pleaded not guilty to the murder and said they had responded to an attack by the man.
‘In the second half, we showed what we were about,’ says Katie McCabe after German loss.
Ukraine next month is the big one, as the Girls In Green look to make history in reaching Euro 2022.
The Girls In Green were beaten 3-0 in Essen.
Vera Pauw’s Girls In Green’s bid to reach a first-ever major tournament continues despite defeat in Essen.
Caelan Doris came through Ballina RFC and Blackrock College to establish himself as a major prospect for Irish rugby.
Captain Katie McCabe’s class act before Germany clash shows how important encouragement and visibility is.
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This quiz is in honour of the National Ploughing Championships.
Amazon Prime will also have coverage of games in the UK.
Fixtures against Italy and Georgia look like chances to test the depth
Fiji join Scotland, France and Italy in the other group.
Vera Pauw has finalised a 23-strong squad for the top-of-the-group clash in Essen.
The scrum-half will hope to be cleared of serious injury with the Six Nations resuming next month.
MEMBERS OF THE Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) yesterday voted to take industrial action unless the government addresses several issues related to Covid-19 in schools by 30 October.
The issues in question include the need for a comprehensive testing programme, rapid testing and turnaround times, along with resources for schools to ensure continuation of learning if schools are closed or people are self-isolating.
The ASTI president Ann Piggott said: “ASTI members are clearly stating that they want schools to remain open for students during this pandemic.”
She said teachers are “demanding that the government step up” and provide solutions to these issues.
So, today we want to know: Would you support teachers striking over Covid-19 safety concerns?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The goalposts – and polling analysis – have shifted since 2016, Noel Rock writes.
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