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# Irish Abroad

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'The boundaries are limitless' - Irishman Kingsley finds his kicking calling
The Portlaoise man is skills and kicking coach with the Dragons.
'It's easy to get toxic. You're with other lads who can also be in a negative zone'
Eoghan Grace had spells with Munster, Exeter and Connacht during his playing days.
Ireland will not forget its citizens abroad during this Covid-19 pandemic
Minister for the Diaspora Ciarán Cannon says Irish people living abroad must be helped feel part of a community.
Financial assistance available for Irish citizens struggling to afford commercial flights home, says Coveney
Ireland is undertaking the ‘biggest repatriation effort in the history of the state’ said the Tánaiste.
'I've seen plenty of guys being spat out of the game because of that'
Former Ulster and Ireland U20s hooker Niall Annett is now well settled with Worcester Warriors.
'People are living on the edge': Irish people in Madrid say the city has been transformed by the coronavirus
Madrid remains the worst-hit part of Spain as the country suffers from the spread of Covid-19.
'Many of us are staying here to avoid infecting our family at home': Irish people in London amid the coronavirus crisis
Irish people in London describe the mood in the city, which is now facing a major lockdown to tackle coronavirus.
'It's going to be tough, so this has to be the players' bit of escape'
Bristol Bears’ head of athletic performance, Kevin Geary, explains how the club is training remotely.
Irish people cutting short trips abroad over coronavirus uncertainty
Washington DC Dulles airport was noticeably quiet on Saturday as President Trump’s countries came into effect.
20-year-old Louth native Michael McDonald makes Super Rugby debut
The 20-year-old scrum-half was a key player for the Australia U20s last year.
Madigan slots penalty for Bristol and 20-year-old Scannell debuts in Biarritz
There were plenty of Irish players involved in England, France, Italy, and the US over the weekend.
'It's something new, something very different... I thought it would be cool to be part of'
Former Munster and Pau back row Paddy Butler has joined Japanese club Yamaha Júbilo.
Ex-Connacht prop named on Highlanders bench after joining on short-term deal
23-year-old Conán O’Donnell has linked up with the Kiwi franchise as injury cover.
Big Irish influence as Major League Rugby season kicks off in North America
The likes of Cathal Marsh, David Busby, Cormac Daly, Tomas Quinlan, and John Poland have joined the league.
Irish prop Jager gets second consecutive Super Rugby start for Crusaders
The 24-year-old has been involved with the Kiwi franchise since 2017.
'I'd look at Tadhg Beirne and think, 'There's someone I'd love to replicate''
Former Munster scrum-half John Poland is now with the New England Free Jacks in the US.
Murphy moves to director of rugby role as Leicester bring in Borthwick
The former Ireland fullback has been the club’s head coach since 2018.
Irishmen O'Donnell and Glynn involved in Super Rugby pre-season games
Melbourne Rebels and the Crusaders have handed the Irish pair opportunities.
'At this level of rugby it’s ruthless' - Racing's Prendergast feels Munster aren't far away
The French side are targeting trophy glory in the Champions Cup this season.
'If you look at the Irish market, there's only five jobs if you include the national team'
Michael Bradley is in his third season as head coach of Italian club Zebre.
Majority of people in Ireland want to allow Irish citizens abroad to vote in presidential elections
That’s according to an Amárach/Claire Byrne Live poll carried out for TheJournal.ie.
O'Shea 'never had discussions' with Irish rugby as he moves on to RFU role
The 49-year-old has joined the English union as its new performance director.
Connacht legend Muldoon to step up as forwards coach at Bristol under Lam
The 36-year-old Irishman joined the Premiership club as defence coach last year.
'Felix has been amazing and has brought so much. The boys absolutely love him'
Irishman Felix Jones is a World Cup winner.
Ireland international trials with West Ham on busy day of representation across the water
Meanwhile, Girls in Green goalkeeper Grace Moloney hit the 150 mark at Reading.
Irishman Felix Jones will be involved in the World Cup final at the age of 32
The former Munster coach was brought on board by Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus.
Cork's O'Sullivan into another US final, Keenan shines for Celtic, and United stun City
Some of the weekend’s interesting stories for Irish women’s football stars overseas.
Te'o double not enough for USA against Tonga
AJ MacGinty’s side ran in three tries, but weren’t able to register a point in Pool C.
Hendrick grabs Burnley winner at Turf Moor as Coleman sees red for Everton
Seamus Coleman was sent off for Everton for a second yellow card.
'I saw Beauden Barrett in front of me and just had to back myself'
26-year-old Dungannon man Peter Nelson started for Canada against the All Blacks.
'Caoimhín was behind Alisson and Mignolet but the U21 games have given him extra confidence'
Stephen Kenny praised Caoimhín Kelleher after making his senior Liverpool debut against MK Dons.
McCabe helps Arsenal coast through to Women's Champions League last 16
The Ireland captain started as Arsenal saw off Fiorentina this evening.
'It's not a surprise because I've seen how much work those boys put in'
Irishman Dean Lester was part of Uruguay’s S&C team in their preparation for the World Cup.
Wes Hoolahan out until New Year after 'major ligament and cartilage damage' in Australia
The 37-year-old joined A-League side Newcastle Jets on a one-year contract in August.
Maguire, Sadlier and McGeady all on target as Preston and Doncaster bag important wins
Sean Maguire scored his third Championship goal of the season on Saturday.
Tuohy kicks superb goal but Geelong fall short to Collingwood in AFL finals
Laois native Zach Tuohy and Kerry’s Mark O’Connor were on the losing side.
Phillip Cocu hands first start to 18-year-old Ireland midfielder as Derby held by West Brom
Former Cabinteely midfielder Jason Knight played 90 minutes at Pride Park on Saturday.
Parrott nets double for Spurs U23s as teenage goalkeeper Bazunu starts in goal for Man City
Promising Irish stars Troy Parrott and Gavin Bazunu went head-to-head in the Premier League 2 on Friday.
'I'm on the verge of losing everything': Dublin footballer pleads with Bury chairman over unpaid wages
Stephen Dawson and chairman Steve Dale clashed on the airwaves as the League One side face a crisis.
Ireland flanker Caplice joins Harlequins after impressive Six Nations
The Cork native joins team-mate Leah Lyons at the Twickenham Stoop.