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# fresh faces

Briggs misses out as Ireland name nine uncapped players for November

There are three ‘development players’ included in Adam Griggs’ selection.

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Sep 24th 2018, 1:09 PM

# new faces

Schmidt says there's 'absolutely' still scope for a World Cup bolter to emerge

Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury was one of the new faces involved in Ireland camp last week.

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Aug 20th 2018, 6:30 AM

# new faces

Gilroy makes several changes ahead of Galway clash

Veteran Keaney and Liam Rushe have made way while there’s a first start of the year for David Treacy.

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Jun 8th 2018, 3:38 PM

# new faces

All you need to know about the Blackburn duo who have just received their first Ireland call-ups

Darragh Lenihan and Derrick Williams have been handed a chance to impress by Martin O’Neill.

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Mar 8th 2018, 4:35 PM

# new faces

West Ham youngster Declan Rice included in Ireland squad for Turkey friendly

An 30-man panel has been announced ahead of the fixture, which is scheduled for 23 March.

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Mar 8th 2018, 12:20 PM

# Hammering

New faces impress as Shamrock Rovers hit Bray for six

Dan Carr and Sean Kavanagh bagged their first goals for the Hoops.

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Feb 26th 2018, 10:23 PM

# 10 downing street

Mary Lou McDonald wasn't impressed after meeting Theresa May in London

The new Sinn Féin leader says the British Prime Minister has ‘no plan’.

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Feb 21st 2018, 6:42 PM

# new faces

Debuts for duo from 2017 minor team as Clare senior hurlers get set for season opener

Clare face Kerry in Sixmilebridge on Saturday.

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Dec 28th 2017, 5:36 PM

# new faces

5 young Irish players that deserve a chance now that the World Cup dream is over

Declan Rice and others who may be given an opportunity to impress in the coming months.

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Nov 15th 2017, 6:14 PM

# new faces

Two changes for Clare ahead of first Munster senior hurling final in nine years

The Clare minor side have also rang the changes.

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Jul 7th 2017, 8:16 PM

# new faces

Munster confirm signing of South African pair

Chris Cloete and Gerbrandt Grobler are joining the Irish province.

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Jul 7th 2017, 10:02 AM

# new faces

Aussie coach joins Connacht backroom team after three years with leading NBA side

David Howard will be the province’s head of athletic performance.

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Jun 8th 2017, 2:51 PM

# new faces

McGeeney includes 4 championship debutants in Armagh side to face Down

Blaine Hughes, Paul Hughes Aaron McKay and Oisin O’Neill make the starting 15.

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Jun 1st 2017, 9:52 PM

# new faces

Joe Schmidt includes eight uncapped players in squad for Ireland's summer tour

One more name will be added after this weekend’s provincial games.

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May 16th 2017, 12:12 PM

# new faces

Connacht appoint former Queensland Reds and Edinburgh defence coach

Peter Wilkins will join Kieran Keane, Jimmy Duffy and Nigel Carolan at the province next season.

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May 9th 2017, 1:10 PM

# new faces

Horgan impresses as four players earn first caps but Ireland suffer defeat to Iceland

The Boys in Green went down 1-0 in Dublin this evening.

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Mar 28th 2017, 9:47 PM

# new faces

'We are working on it already' - Klopp promises summer spending

Money will not be a concern for the German when he looks to strengthen his squad for next season.

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Mar 4th 2017, 10:21 AM

# new faces

Ireland U20 team named for Six Nations opener with Scotland

Just two previously capped players make the starting XV.

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Feb 1st 2017, 10:05 AM

# New Role

Michelle O'Neill named as the new leader of Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland

The Tyrone native said that it is a “challenge” to follow in the footsteps of Martin McGuinness, but one she is “certainly up for”.

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Jan 23rd 2017, 2:13 PM

# new faces

3 uncapped players for England but some familiar faces return for Six Nations

Mike Williams, Nathan Catt and Alex Lozowski could all make their Test debut this season.

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Jan 20th 2017, 9:41 AM

# new faces

10 debutants in Mayo side as they lose out narrowly in early season clash with NUI Galway

Neil Douglas and Danny Kirby hit the goals for Mayo.

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Jan 8th 2017, 4:55 PM

# new faces

Galway and Kilkenny All-Ireland winners in Dublin hurling panel for 2017 Walsh Cup opener

Dublin take on Carlow in their first pre-season game tonight in Parnell Park.

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Jan 4th 2017, 1:37 PM

# digging depth

Conservatism well and truly cast aside with host of new combinations to face Canada

Joe Schmidt has put 17 of All Black-beaters on ice with the world champions coming for a return leg next week.

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Nov 10th 2016, 4:58 PM

# new faces

Analysis: What can Dundalk’s star men bring to the Irish team?

League of Ireland players Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan have travelled with the side to Austria.

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Nov 10th 2016, 4:39 PM

# new faces

Limerick add former dual player and Cork All-Ireland winner to football backroom team

Brian Begley and Paudie Kissane are to be involved under new manager Billy Lee

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Nov 8th 2016, 5:14 PM

# Transfers

Here’s who the Top 14 clubs have signed for the 2016/17 season

As always, a handful of big-name Southern Hemisphere stars have joined the French clubs.

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Jul 29th 2016, 2:51 PM

# new faces

Here’s who the Pro12 clubs have signed for the 2016/17 season

There will be some excellent new players in the league in the upcoming campaign.

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Jul 28th 2016, 4:13 PM

# new faces

Cork hurling duo join county football squad ahead of Longford game

AIdan Walsh and Alan Cadogan have trained with the squad tonight.

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Jul 11th 2016, 7:00 PM

# new faces

5 championship debutants in Galway side to face Mayo

Just seven players remain from the team beaten 1-15 to 2-8 by Mayo last year.

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Jun 15th 2016, 12:38 PM

# future stars

Munster playmaker Johnston back as Ireland U20 name World Champs squad

Nigel Carolan is missing some key players through injury.

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May 23rd 2016, 1:15 PM

# new faces

4 uncapped players named in Ireland's 44-man squad for 1-day training camp

Connacht’s Matt Healy has been called up while Peter O’Mahony also returns.

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Apr 13th 2016, 12:00 PM

# new faces

5 past Ireland bolters who forced their way into the squad ahead of major tournaments

Gary Kelly and other players who caught the eye ahead of major tournaments.

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Mar 29th 2016, 4:25 PM

# new faces

Multi-talented Lindsay Peat handed first start for Ireland Women against Italy

Tom Tierney changes eight for Italy visit, including debutants Kim Flood and Liz Burke.

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Mar 10th 2016, 4:36 PM

# new faces

Van der Flier set for Ireland debut with McCloskey ready in midfield

Jared Payne is looking increasingly unlikely to feature against England in Twickenham.

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Feb 24th 2016, 9:10 PM

# fresh faces

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

# New blood

Ger Cunningham names youthful team for Dublin's league opener against Tipp

The Dubs are in Thurles this evening.

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Feb 13th 2016, 9:37 AM

# defending champs

Testing circumstances but Briggs' Ireland have quality to retain Six Nations title

Niamh Briggs and Tom Tierney are optimistic ahead of Saturday’s opener against Wales.

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Feb 2nd 2016, 8:30 PM

# new faces

Schmidt names Stander, van der Flier, Dillane and McCloskey in Six Nations squad

Rory Best will captain the squad.

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Jan 20th 2016, 4:05 PM

# new faces

France include sevens sensation Vakatawa in Six Nations training squad

Guy Novès has revitalised les Bleus’ squad with a number of uncapped youngsters.

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Jan 19th 2016, 11:24 AM

# new faces

Fitzmaurice makes two significant changes to Kerry's backroom team

An All-Ireland winning captain comes in as a selector.

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Oct 12th 2015, 7:00 PM