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# Midfield

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# Not Long To Go
England add experienced Joseph to squad ahead of Ireland clash
The 27-year-old made his comeback from an ankle injury for Bath last weekend.
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Jan 22nd 2019, 3:48 PM
# Midfield
Powerful centre Laumape joins All Blacks squad ahead of Ireland clash
Sonny Bill Williams will miss the game in Dublin on Saturday.
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Nov 12th 2018, 11:39 AM
# One Year On
'People have their own opinions. You can't hide from it... I have thick skin'
Bundee Aki made his debut for Ireland last November and has become a vital cog in Joe Schmidt’s machine since.
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Oct 31st 2018, 6:00 AM
# Champions Cup
Sevens alumnus Goggin a powerful addition to Munster midfield
The Young Munster man has shown his worth at both 12 and 13 and could have played his way into the biggest test of Munster’s season.
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Oct 11th 2018, 6:59 AM
# Impact
Leinster's academy to Bedford to Galway: Farrell finds his feet in Connacht
The 24-year-old was superb in midfield for the western province last season.
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Aug 26th 2018, 7:30 AM
# Aussie Addition
Wallaby-capped centre Godwin gets 'good change-up' at Connacht
The Zimbabwe-born midfielder is hoping to make a big impact in midfield for Andy Friend’s side.
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Aug 23rd 2018, 7:00 AM
# Classy
Analysis: Ringrose adds creative playmaking touches to Ireland attack
But Joe Schmidt will be keen to see his side being more clinical in Sydney this weekend.
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Jun 19th 2018, 3:30 PM
# Browney points
Cork's Alan Browne in the form of his life and ready to supply Ireland with goals
After finding the back of the net against Celtic, the Preston North End midfielder is keen to prove his worth in Paris on Monday.
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May 25th 2018, 5:38 PM
# big jaco
Taute back in training after 7 months out as Munster monitor Ryan and Scannell
The South African centre suffered a serious knee injury in the win over Cardiff Blues in late September.
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Apr 24th 2018, 1:56 PM
# glue
Analysis: Munster man Rory Scannell's superb form keeps him in Ireland mix
The 24-year-old has been a key player for his province for the past three seasons.
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Apr 4th 2018, 5:15 PM
# Midfield
Chris Farrell has 'his nose in front' for Ireland's 13 shirt - Schmidt
The Munster centre is expected to replace Robbie Henshaw for the clash with Wales.
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Feb 16th 2018, 6:45 AM
# 10/12
Sexton has 'his mojo back' as Gatland keeps Farrell card close to chest
The Lions head coach wants to keep the All Blacks guessing into next week.
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Jun 15th 2017, 6:30 AM
# Test Quality
'He’s a monster' - Sonny Bill Williams shows his All Black class against Lions
The Blues centre was in superb form against the tourists at Eden Park.
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Jun 7th 2017, 10:00 PM
# moving parts
Big call for Ireland in midfield as Wallabies look to spoil November series
Joe Schmidt’s side felt their attack wasn’t far away against the All Blacks last weekend.
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Nov 23rd 2016, 1:01 AM
# promise
Analysis: Debutant Ringrose gives Ireland a bright glimpse of the future
The 21-year-old had many excellent moments as he won his first Test cap.
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Nov 14th 2016, 9:30 PM
# midfield clash
Ireland's 2013 tormentor Crotty looking forward to clash with old pal Jared Payne
The All Black centre says he’s been apologising to Irish supporters everywhere since denying Joe Schmidt’s men victory in Dublin.
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Nov 1st 2016, 9:16 PM
# Addition
Munster set to sign Irish centre Chris Farrell for next season
The 23-year-old centre is returning home to Ireland next summer.
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Oct 12th 2016, 9:25 AM
# suftum
Ireland's Jackson confident with Ulster centres Olding and Marshall alongside
Joe Schmidt’s midfield triumvirate lacks experience but has huge potential.
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Jun 25th 2016, 7:30 AM
# Collision Course
'Te’o and Ringrose, there was a lot of smoke blown up those guys’ asses, the Ulster centres ripped them to shreds'
There’s plenty of evidence to convince Stephen Ferris either side can win tonight’s big Pro12 semi-final.
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May 20th 2016, 1:00 AM
# breakout star
Scannell hopes to build on Saili pairing in Munster's new Erasmus era
The 22-year-old has been one of the standout players for the southern province this season.
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May 10th 2016, 7:00 AM
# centre collision
Veteran Kiwis Smith and Nonu set for tussle with Boks' midfield upstarts
Saturday’s World Cup semi-final in Twickenham sees youth pitted against experience in the midfield.
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Oct 21st 2015, 6:45 AM
# 13 Call
Schmidt: Payne's foot injury was a risk and Earls brings form to 13 shirt
The Ireland head coach says they felt it wasn’t prudent to risk Payne against the French.
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Oct 9th 2015, 3:21 PM
# defensive maestro
Analysis: What does Jared Payne do for Ireland?
The 29-year-old centre is a superb defender and underrated attacker.
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Sep 30th 2015, 1:12 PM
# centres
'I'm not the biggest bosher' - Payne adding subtle touches to Ireland midfield
The Ulsterman says there is a nice bit of depth in his position within Ireland’s World Cup squad.
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Sep 22nd 2015, 3:53 PM
# blanket blast
Poll: Would Joe Brolly's rule change to 'rescue Gaelic football' actually work?
The pundit wants an exclusion zone for non-midfielders between the 45s during kick-outs.
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May 10th 2015, 1:43 PM
Wasps have signed an Ireland international centre on loan
33-year-old James Downey has been struggling for first-team games at Glasgow this season.
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Feb 10th 2015, 1:06 PM
# centre showdown
Earls excited for midfield challenge against England's Slammin' Sam
The Munster man wears 13 for the Wolfhounds in tomorrow evening’s clash with the England Saxons.
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Jan 29th 2015, 6:00 PM
# danger man
Georgian centre Sharikadze learning his trade from two ex-Ireland internationals
The 21-year-old is already a key player for Georgia and will pose a threat to Ireland’s backline this weekend.
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Nov 14th 2014, 6:15 AM
# November Tests
Wales bump George North in to the centre for Australia Test
With Jonathan Davies injured, North will run from 13 outside of Jamie Roberts.
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Nov 4th 2014, 1:04 PM
# Cats duo
Is it a Lee Chin-Conor Fogarty battle to join Richie Hogan in the Allstars midfield?
Hogan is nailed on for the award but will his Kilkenny team-mate or Wexford’s star man join him?
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Oct 21st 2014, 6:45 PM
# Middle Men
Can anyone stop David Moran and Neil Gallagher from collecting Allstars at midfield?
Both players were outstanding in 2014.
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Oct 21st 2014, 6:15 PM
# position
Opinion: Ireland's need for Payne at 13 is holding back Ulster's attack
Neil Doak again used Payne at outside centre for Saturday’s Champions Cup defeat to Leicester.
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Oct 20th 2014, 1:58 PM
# Influence
Return of 'quality' Gordon D'Arcy important for O'Connor's Leinster
The 34-year-old played in both centre positions against the Cardiff Blues on Friday night.
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Sep 29th 2014, 8:00 AM
# convert
Te'o signing fits perfectly with Matt O'Connor's vision for Leinster
The rugby league player will offer physicality and directness in the province’s midfield.
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Aug 12th 2014, 3:00 PM
# Knowledge
World Cup not in D'Arcy's thoughts as Ireland centre focuses short-term
The 34-year-old has learned to concentrate on six-month blocks.
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Aug 6th 2014, 7:30 AM
# Midfield
'I don't think I grabbed the shirt' - Darren Cave's Ireland concerns
The 27-year-old Ulster centre feels he could have done more to impress in Argentina in June.
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Aug 4th 2014, 7:00 AM
# summer tour
Seven things we want to see from Ireland in the Tests against Argentina
From options at centre to a prayer on the wing. We don’t ask for much.
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Jun 5th 2014, 12:00 PM
# Options
5 players Schmidt could bring to Argentina in place of Robbie Henshaw
With the Connacht man unfortunately ruled out, Ireland have a free spot in their touring squad.
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May 29th 2014, 3:00 PM
# Midfield
Tommy Bowe to start at 13 for Ulster's inter-pro clash with Connacht
Meanwhile, Pat Lam has named an unchanged side for the fourth week in-a-row ahead of the visit to Ravenhill.
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Apr 10th 2014, 12:36 PM
# Midfield
Tuilagi back in England squad for big bash against Wales
Marland Yarde has also been handed a recall as the Championship enters its decisive final weeks.
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Mar 3rd 2014, 2:47 PM
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