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# jc

Caution and excitement valid as Carbery prepares to end injury nightmare

The brilliant playmaker could be last piece of the jigsaw needed by Munster.

5.5k

Feb 26th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Sidelined

Munster back 'resilient' Carbery as he endures rotten run of luck

The Athy man has effectively been on the road to recovery for 53 weeks since picking up an injury ahead of the World Cup.

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Aug 18th 2020, 2:22 PM

# best foot forward

Jack Conan on course to be fit before Saracens clash after return to training

The number eight has been working his way back from a broken foot since the World Cup.

8.7k

Feb 24th 2020, 1:17 PM

# on again off again

Timing a curse for Carty as he keeps his mind on provincial life

The out-half felt mentally refreshed after an enforced break, but would love to get a run of games in the weeks ahead.

6.6k

Jan 14th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Cloud 9

In-house criticism and The Obstacle guiding John Cooney to peak form

The Ulster scrum-half has been among the stand-out performers in the opening rounds of Europe.

6.1k

Dec 6th 2019, 6:30 AM

# playmaker

Cooney's match-winner years in the making

Head coach Dan McFarland admits he was not initially confident his 9 had made the right call to go it alone.

16.8k

Nov 22nd 2019, 10:50 PM

# knock-on effects

Carbery saga reaches an end, but loose ends remain for Irish provinces

Ulster remain without a senior out-half, while Munster carry five play-makers into the new season.

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May 31st 2018, 10:01 PM

# jc

Stander hopes Carbery's grace under pressure can push Munster to final step

The number eight also underlined that hard work and a full buy-in is required to settle in the southern province.

12.8k

May 31st 2018, 5:59 PM

# Gamechanger

Cooney looking forward to either Tests or Thailand after delivering on personal promise

The scrum-half has put in an exceptional first season with Ulster, but Ireland’s remain well-stocked for nines.

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May 22nd 2018, 3:13 AM

# Game time

'If I'm on the pitch I'm happy': Carbery craving minutes

The 22-year-old starts for Leinster today but his return to provincial duty means a positional change too.

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Mar 24th 2018, 7:30 AM

# walk the walk

Carbery happy to take charge in backline, even when it means over-ruling Sexton

A year on from his famous debut, the Athy man is doing more than operating as understudy.

10.5k

Nov 8th 2017, 6:43 AM

# jc

'It would be nice to dream but you just keep going' - John Caulfield focused as City stretch lead

It was a 12th league win last night.

3.5k

May 6th 2017, 12:55 PM

# jc

'I'm happy wherever': Carbery refuses to complicate a game played on instinct

The 21-year-old Athy man makes the game look very simple as he glides through defences.

7.5k

Apr 3rd 2017, 6:26 AM

# The protégé

Nacewa excited to operate with 'electric' Carbery in back three

‘He’s a genuine threat every time he’s got the ball in his hands.’

5.8k

Mar 25th 2017, 6:06 AM

# Quiz

How Many As Would You Get in the Junior Cert?

Take our mini test.

14.0k

Sep 14th 2016, 1:10 PM

# the poster

15 memories anyone who studied CSPE for the Junior Cert will recognise

Iconic.

8.9k

Jun 15th 2016, 9:30 PM

# west is best

Comeback trail boost as Connacht scrum-half Cooney extends contract

A Heineken Cup-winner with Leinster, Cooney went west on a loan deal last season.

5.1k

Mar 9th 2016, 11:44 AM

# bright spark

'I sat my Junior Cert aged 71, but would be in the Dáil if given a chance earlier in life'

Pamela Noonan sat her Junior Cert at age 71, having left school when she was just 11.

13.2k

Sep 10th 2015, 4:05 PM

# collins forever

Narbonne fans ensure Jerry Collins will not be easily forgotten

The presence of the man lives on.

5.6k

Aug 21st 2015, 5:59 PM