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# new cap

This year
2023
'Once I was standing there to sing Ireland's Call, it just hit me'
22-year-old Ulster hooker Tom Stewart made his Ireland debut last weekend.
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Aug 10th 2023, 9:38 AM
Last year
2022
The exciting Tonga native set for his first All Blacks cap against Ireland
22-year-old Folau Fakatava has been learning from his mentor, Aaron Smith.
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12
Jul 7th 2022, 7:30 PM
All time
'We think he'll add a dimension to us, especially in attack off the bench'
Max Deegan is set for his Ireland debut against Wales on Saturday.
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21
Feb 4th 2020, 4:02 PM
'I'm bloody delighted': New cap Kleyn makes his presence felt
Joe Schmidt hailed the Munster second row’s debut performance against Italy.
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Aug 11th 2019, 6:00 AM
'His time has come': Kleyn the new enforcer in Ireland's engine room
The battle for second row positions intensifies as the Munster man gets his chance against Italy.
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69
Aug 9th 2019, 1:01 AM
Belvo wing Megan Williams set for Ireland debut against France
The 7s international will win her first cap for Ireland in 15s.
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Jan 31st 2018, 4:08 PM
Fullback O'Halloran eager for second Ireland cap after brief cameo debut
The 25-year-old didn’t have a chance to impact on the second Test.
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16
Jun 22nd 2016, 6:00 AM
Connacht prop Bealham set for Ireland debut after Healy ruled out
The Australia native will cover loosehead from the bench against Italy.
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93
Mar 11th 2016, 12:32 PM
'I thought CJ was superb' - Schmidt impressed with Munster man's debut
The Ireland head coach now faces into a six-day turnaround before the clash with France.
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25
Feb 7th 2016, 7:46 PM
SOB, Henry and Toner helped Jack Conan prep for his Ireland debut
Leinster’s 23-year-old back row got his first taste of Test rugby against Scotland.
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5
Aug 17th 2015, 9:20 AM
Double try-scorer Kearney makes mark on Ireland debut
The debutant impressed with two tries in a 21 minute cameo but played down his starting chances for next week.
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Nov 11th 2013, 7:30 AM