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# Kicking On

This week
26th November 2023 - 30th November 2023
'He’s sometimes a bit crazy in a positive way' - Jon Dahl Tomasson hails Irish forward
Sam Szmodics has signed a new contract with Blackburn Rovers.
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Tue 5:45 PM
This year
2023
Mbappe sets another record as France continue winning run
Mbappe’s 55th-minute penalty ensured a 1-0 win over Greece.
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Jun 19th 2023, 10:25 PM
Murphy backs Ireland U20s to build on Grand Slam success at World Championship
The squad took part in a four-day camp in Italy last week and will head to South Africa on Monday.
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Jun 14th 2023, 4:10 PM
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'He's in a really good place' - Leinster pleased with Frawley's development
The Leinster centre missed out on Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad last week.
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Jan 25th 2022, 7:30 AM
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Briggs urges Ireland to be brave ahead of 'incredibly important' showdown with Italy
The former out-half is expecting ‘a cracker’ in Donnybrook today.
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Apr 23rd 2021, 4:53 PM
Richie Murphy appointed Ireland U20 head coach
He succeeds Kieran Campbell but will also remain involved with Andy Farrell’s senior set-up.
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Mar 29th 2021, 2:30 PM
Sexton hints that 2023 World Cup may be beyond him
‘I’m just going to focus on this campaign and, if I’m around next year, just focus on that and try and make the most of whatever is left.’
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Feb 23rd 2021, 3:21 PM
So, just why has Jamie McGrath left Dundalk for St Mirren?
“I had Steven Gerrard posters on my wall growing up, now he’ll be doing opposition analysis on me.”
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Jan 8th 2020, 8:00 PM
Sexton 'progressing well' on return from knee injury
The out-half went for a second visit to his specialist over the Christmas period and appears on course to feature for Ireland in February.
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Jan 3rd 2020, 2:09 PM
'Munster when you're growing up is 'the team' ... I probably put myself under a bit of pressure'
Mike Haley feels the best is yet to come after struggling to adjust to his new surroundings last season.
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Nov 15th 2019, 7:00 AM
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Aug 1st 2019, 6:15 PM
'I love those moments': Bill Johnston keen to deliver more crucial deeds for Munster
The 21-year-old is working his way up the pecking order of Munster out-halves.
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Feb 13th 2019, 9:39 AM
'Let Joey be Joey' - Munster need to let their new No 10 play his own game
Munster are trying to put a square peg in a round hole, according to Andy Dunne.
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Dec 21st 2018, 11:42 AM
'It’s like a car racing game. No one ever picks the view when you're in the car'
Ian Keatley talks about how Munster’s mindset has helped their attacking kicking game.
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Jan 12th 2018, 8:20 PM
'Football is what drives that community'
One of the club’s best-known junior clubs, Liffey Wanderers, will celebrate a memorable year this weekend.
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Nov 10th 2017, 10:15 AM
'Blind' McKinley moving on from 'Goggle Guy' to Italy debut
“I just want to be treated as an ordinary player,” he says.
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Nov 10th 2017, 8:26 AM
Kane 'focused on Tottenham' after earning a draw against 'the best team in the world'
The Spurs striker has played down talk of a possible move to Spain and hopes his side can kick on in the Champions League.
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Oct 18th 2017, 4:32 PM
'It’s a lot different to what Belfast was like' - Pienaar aiming to make an impression on return to Ireland
The Ravenhill favourite is settling into life with Montpellier, who face Leinster this weekend.
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Oct 12th 2017, 5:42 PM
Wales star Dan Biggar to join Northampton
The Ospreys are frustrated by the snub.
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Sep 6th 2017, 3:22 PM
'The best teams learn their lessons in victory as well as defeat'
Jonny Sexton insists the Lions are tuned in for Saturday’s crucial third Test.
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Jul 6th 2017, 3:00 PM
Kiss expects to see Leinster put the boot in for Pro12 semi-final
Ulster’s director of rugby is expecting to face a much better, more varied attack than the one he shut down late last month.
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May 17th 2016, 5:19 PM
'I didn’t allow myself to get as emotional before but I was still getting sick at 5 in the morning'
Niamh Briggs on nerves and how being in the Guards has helped her play rugby for Ireland.
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Jan 2nd 2016, 5:00 PM
'Teams at Test level tend to be pretty complete' -- Schmidt ready for whatever Wales throw at him
“They have some very clear and obvious strengths,” says Schmidt. And he doesn’t expect Gatland to change tack.
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Mar 12th 2015, 2:26 PM
'I can't remember the last time he missed four kicks': Murphy backs Madigan to get on target again
The Leinster back could be given a chance to impress at number 10 for the Wolfhounds this Friday.
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Jan 27th 2015, 11:00 PM
Muliaina aiding Connacht's young backs despite injury absence
The Westerners are refusing to take their foot off the pedal even during the break from the Pro12.
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Oct 18th 2014, 8:30 AM
Madigan's place-kicking among best I've seen (from inside 45 metres) -- Richie Murphy
Leinster and Ireland’s kicking coach has been more than impressed by the utility back’s 90% success rate this season.
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Sep 30th 2014, 7:05 PM
With Sexton on the brink, what now for Madigan and Gopperth?
Matt O’Connor’s got a call to make.
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Aug 27th 2014, 9:20 PM
Jonny Sexton to decide on future within weeks
The Ireland out half stayed in Paris this summer, where his wife gave birth to their first child.
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Aug 20th 2014, 9:27 AM
Game management key if Leinster are to overthrow Toulon
“If we kick badly to these guys they will really hurt you,” says Leinster and Ireland coach Richie Murphy.
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Apr 1st 2014, 10:00 AM
Paddy Jackson: Montpellier 'were out to spoil our party'
The Ulster out-half has his attention turned towards Welford Road next weekend after last night’s win.
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Jan 11th 2014, 9:30 AM
Ireland v Australia: 3 key battles to make November a success for Schmidt
Youth, experience and returning number 10s. This game better start soon.
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Nov 15th 2013, 12:00 PM
Rumbling on: Leinster still fuming at O'Connell's non-citing
“I think we’re talking semantics when people try to differentiate between different parts of the foot.”
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Apr 16th 2013, 4:30 PM
Penney: Absolutely nothing for O'Connell to answer for
‘Footy’s a dynamic game’, says the Kiwi preparing for the mother of all Heineken Cup tests.
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Apr 16th 2013, 10:51 AM
Ronan O'Gara back in Munster squad ahead of trip to Swansea
Tony McGahan brings his side to Liberty Park for a Pro12 last-four clash with Ospreys.
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May 9th 2012, 5:25 PM