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'His attitude reminds me of what I read about Wilkinson' - Casey and Baird debut
The 21-year-old pair won their first Ireland caps in the final quarter of the win over Italy.
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Feb 27th 2021, 5:33 PM
Where next for Ireland? Autumn Nations Cup a chance to look to the future
Head coach Andy Farrell feels he needs to keep creating more competition for places.
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Nov 2nd 2020, 1:01 AM
'Workaholic' Ruddock captains as Schmidt looks for seamless Ireland debuts
Will Addison and Ross Byrne are set to win their first caps off the Ireland bench against Italy.
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Nov 1st 2018, 9:15 PM
5 uncapped players in Australia squad for Ireland Tests
However, loose forward Pete Samu remains in limbo as he awaits his release from New Zealand Rugby.
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May 30th 2018, 11:46 AM
Impressive new caps the positives from Ireland's opening November Test
Nicole Fowley, Leah Lyons and Chloe Pearse all impressed on their international bows.
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Nov 13th 2016, 8:54 PM
Opportunities abound, fresh faces, and Ireland's returning big names
Joe Schmidt has named an exciting matchday 23 for the clash with Canada.
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Nov 10th 2016, 1:57 PM
Schmidt to watch Pro12 semis closely with South Africa tour looming
The Ireland head coach is set to announce his squad next week before the Pro12 final.
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May 19th 2016, 7:16 PM
'Swing Low really got rid of the nerves' - Ireland's debutants make impact
Josh van der Flier and Ultan Dillane were proud after making their Test bows.
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Feb 29th 2016, 6:00 AM
Schmidt says Ireland will blood new players in remainder of Six Nations
Stuart McCloskey, Ultan Dillane and Josh van der Flier may be called upon.
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Feb 20th 2016, 12:00 PM
Kilcoyne left out as Joe Schmidt names 34-man Ireland squad
There are three uncapped players included for the November internationals against Samoa, Australia and New Zealand.
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Oct 23rd 2013, 12:27 PM
New Zealand name McCaw, Carter and Savea in squad to face Ireland
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has named four new caps in his squad to tour Japan and Europe in November.
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Oct 20th 2013, 12:06 PM
6 Nations: 4 French-based players and 5 new caps in Welsh squad
Ireland are first up for Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
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Jan 15th 2013, 11:55 AM
O'Connell still a major doubt as Kidney calls up Connacht lock McCarthy
The Ireland squad to tour New Zealand has been finalised and now includes Chris Henry, Paul Marshall, Mike McCarthy and Ronan Loughney.
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May 30th 2012, 12:49 PM
Declan Kidney: Our objective is to win the series
The Irish coach feels it would be ‘disrespect to the jersey’ not to try for a sweep of Tests against New Zealand.
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May 21st 2012, 12:25 PM