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# Leader

Ulster name Best captain against imposing Clermont outfit

Paddy Jackson, Robbie Diack and Louis Ludik also come into the Ulster team.

7.1k

Dec 9th 2016, 12:12 PM

# Captaincy

Farrell backs Ireland captain Best as a contender for Lions leadership

The 34-year-old has guided Ireland to wins over South Africa and New Zealand this year.

4.5k

Nov 26th 2016, 6:00 AM

# Centurion

Ireland captain Rory Best set to join the exclusive 100-cap club

The 34-year-old Ulster hooker has grown into his leadership role.

7.7k

Nov 24th 2016, 1:01 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

“Ministers on their own can’t operate solo runs": Taoiseach fields questions about Minister Ross

Enda Kenny asked about water charges, trolley numbers and judicial appointments.

8.8k

Nov 22nd 2016, 1:53 PM

# Leader

'I remember thinking, 'Jeez, I'd be happy just to stay here for the rest of the game''

Rob Kearney has memories of poking the New Zealand bear and getting attacked in return.

12.4k

Nov 17th 2016, 1:05 AM

# Interview

'We want whole people; we don't just want obsessive robots'

Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss tells The42 about being the boss.

9.8k

Aug 31st 2016, 8:00 PM

# Leader

John Muldoon retains captaincy role at Pat Lam's Connacht

The 33-year-old will lead the western province into the Champions Cup this season.

3.4k

Aug 18th 2016, 1:00 AM

# Leader

Erasmus confirms O'Mahony will continue as Munster captain

The new South Africa director of rugby has backed O’Mahony to lead again.

7.9k

Aug 8th 2016, 10:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Who should be Fine Gael leader after Enda Kenny?

It appears Enda Kenny is safe for now but it is likely he will have to step down later this year.

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Jul 12th 2016, 8:46 AM

# Leader

Captain Coleman gave 'inspirational' speech to players before Ireland's win over Italy

The Everton full-back staked a claim for the armband in the absence of Robbie Keane and John O’Shea last night.

13.0k

Jun 23rd 2016, 8:32 PM

# playmaker

'We have to move on' - Schmidt backs Jackson to fill Sexton's shoes

The Ulster out-half is now favourite to wear Ireland’s 10 shirt in South Africa.

9.7k

Jun 2nd 2016, 2:24 PM

# Leader

'Bundee Aki was on crutches on Tuesday. He's a warrior'

Pat Lam revealed that his brilliant centre was injured in training this week.

15.1k

May 22nd 2016, 5:00 AM

# Power Outage

Brendan Howlin is the new leader of the Labour Party

Alan Kelly did not turn up to the announcement this afternoon.

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May 20th 2016, 12:13 PM

# Leader

Video analysis: Brilliant Bundee Aki leading Connacht's Pro12 charge

We examine the Kiwi centre’s impact for Pat Lam’s side.

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Apr 23rd 2016, 11:45 AM

# Leader

Fiona Coghlan on building a team: 'If you’re not there for the right reasons, you won’t last'

“It’s about getting to know people and what they can offer, not just on the pitch but off it as well.”

5.0k

Apr 21st 2016, 8:39 AM

# findings

New poll shows more than twice as many people want Martin as Taoiseach over Kenny

The poll also found that only 54% of Fine Gael voters want Kenny elected Taoiseach.

18.1k

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Apr 3rd 2016, 9:53 AM

# Captain

Best relieved as Ireland lift the pressure with hammering of Italy

‘It’s nice to be in a changing room where boys are enjoying themselves.’

7.3k

Mar 13th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Prospect

Leinster's promising Ryan the latest Ireland U20s captain from Michael's

The 19-year-old has shown rich promise in his burgeoning career.

14.5k

Feb 1st 2016, 5:40 PM

# follow my lead

Here are 12 ways to become a charismatic leader

From a solid handshake to conquering self-doubt.

20.4k

Jan 31st 2016, 11:15 AM

# Leader

'I know how unbelievably lucky I am to take over from a captain like Paulie' - Best

The Ulster hooker says he had an emotional few days after learning of his appointment.

5.1k

Jan 21st 2016, 7:00 AM

# Leader

'He's still one of the lads' - Retired Felix Jones pitches in at Munster

The former fullback has been helping out on the psychology side of things in Limerick.

11.1k

Jan 20th 2016, 6:00 AM

# mag 7

Sean O'Brien: It would be huge honour to captain Ireland, but if it's not to be I'll soldier on

The flanker is not often spoken of as captaincy material, but would jump at the chance if it was offered.

9.1k

Jan 18th 2016, 4:28 PM

Connacht's record-breaking captain Muldoon signs new contract

The 33-year-old has penned a new deal with Pat Lam’s province.

7.6k

Jan 7th 2016, 12:25 PM

# Leader

Best candidate for Ireland captaincy is Rory, with O'Mahony almost ready

Joe Schmidt has a number of contenders to select from ahead of the Six Nations.

14.5k

Jan 5th 2016, 6:27 PM

# Captain

Stander leads by example as he follows in the footsteps of great Munster leaders

The Ireland-qualified back row isn’t a fan of doing too much talking.

5.9k

Dec 10th 2015, 6:30 AM

# Personality

Science says people decide these 13 things within seconds of meeting you

Do you come across as hard working? Aggressive? Successful?

38.9k

Nov 28th 2015, 4:00 PM

# leinster leader

'Isa really stepped up when Kev had to retire': Leo Cullen explains his choice of Leinster captain

The Kiwi will still be around to lead Leinster’s squad when the Irish internationals head in to camp.

8.5k

Nov 3rd 2015, 10:49 AM

# King of NZ

'I always take a moment during the week to realise how lucky I am' - McCaw

The 34-year-old is expected to retire after New Zealand’s World Cup final against Australia tomorrow.

5.3k

Oct 30th 2015, 12:05 AM

# Leader

Richie McCaw refuses to admit World Cup final will be his last game of rugby

The 34-year-old is widely expected to hang up his boots following Saturday’s clash with Australia.

16.5k

Oct 29th 2015, 3:18 PM

# sing out sunday

"Am I moved by your performance? That should be what sells records, more than what you look like"

A top vocal coach shares what it’s like working on hit TV show the Voice.

11.0k

Oct 21st 2015, 8:00 PM

# Complete

Analysis: Robbie Henshaw dominates midfield to lead for Ireland

The 22-year-old’s exceptional performance last weekend bodes well before the Argentina clash.

29.9k

Oct 14th 2015, 12:17 PM

# Leader

'I remember walking up but I can't remember what I said. I'd give the speech a solid 2/10’

Cork’s All-Ireland winning captain is bidding for another club crown with Milford this weekend.

20.2k

Oct 14th 2015, 7:00 AM

Voices

Is it time America had a woman president?

Here in Ireland, the question repeatedly posed to me by family, friends and colleagues is: “Will it be Hillary?” writes Larry Donnelly.

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Oct 4th 2015, 12:02 PM

# Leader

Joe Schmidt 'a great coach, but an intense, scary guy as well'

Joe Schmidt was impressed by Chris Henry long before he became Ireland coach, but the Ulster openside is still scared to put a foot wrong.

10.6k

Oct 2nd 2015, 8:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Is Ireland doing enough for the migrant crisis?

Reports have emerged this morning that as many as 200 people have died in the Mediterranean

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Aug 28th 2015, 9:09 AM

# Leader

Ex-Munster centre de Villiers nears Springboks comeback after horror injury

The 34-year-old’s road to recovery is the subject of an excellent documentary.

7.5k

Jul 7th 2015, 11:30 AM

# Leader

Henry's return boosts Schmidt's back row options for World Cup

‘I think he’s a really good character to have in the group,’ says the Ireland coach of the Ulsterman.

6.8k

May 29th 2015, 8:23 PM

# Cult of Personality

Turkmenistan has unveiled this MASSIVE statue of its president riding a horse

He’s also holding a dove.

23.6k

May 25th 2015, 3:00 PM

# Leader

Captain O'Mahony and Zebo fit to start Munster's Pro12 semi-final in Thomond

The Ireland international pair have proven their fitness to face the Ospreys

4.3k

May 22nd 2015, 11:59 AM

# remember

Singapore's founding father, 'a true giant of history', dies aged 91

Lee Kuan Yew has been hailed as the person who turned Singapore into the prosperous city it is today.

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Mar 23rd 2015, 7:54 AM