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# new combinations

Ireland to test 'new combinations' for World Cup warm-up in Wales

Forwards coach Simon Easterby says some of the XV ‘won’t have been tested at this level before’.

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Aug 4th 2015, 3:33 PM

# Transfers

Here's who the Top 14 clubs have signed for the 2015/16 season

The French sides absolutely love a bit of recruitment.

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Jul 7th 2015, 12:55 PM

# Transfers

Here's who the Premiership clubs have signed for the 2015/16 season

JJ Hanrahan’s move to Northampton brings a while new Irish angle to the English league.

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Jul 1st 2015, 2:30 PM

# Your Say

Is it time for some new faces in Irish politics?

It’s a very Irish thing to fear change, but would some new talent give the Dáil the kickstart it needs?

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Jun 24th 2015, 9:36 AM

# Accuracy

Schmidt disappointed by Ireland's breakdown effort as Baa-Baas win

‘We got a little bit of an opportunity to look at guys at a level they haven’t played at before.’

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May 28th 2015, 11:32 PM

# next chapter

All change for Ireland Women with 12 new faces for Six Nations

New head coach Tom Tierney will look to build on the momentum of last year’s World Cup.

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Jan 20th 2015, 2:09 PM

# Shaking Things Up

2 key Tipp hurling defenders to miss league but there's 8 new additions to squad

James Barry and Michael Cahill are set to go under the knife.

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Jan 7th 2015, 2:36 PM

# new faces

5 Ireland players we're hoping to see feature against the US tonight

Cyrus Christie and David McGoldrick are set to start, while further changes from the Scotland game are expected.

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Nov 18th 2014, 4:13 PM

# new faces

3 changes for Kildare team to take on unchanged Monaghan next Saturday night

Kildare face Monaghan at 7pm in Croke Park in Round 4B of the football qualifiers.

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Jul 31st 2014, 9:10 PM

# Out with the old

Joan Burton: 'It's always sad when Cabinet members have to go'

The Tánaiste said that the new faces in Cabinet will allow them to ‘work afresh’.

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Jul 11th 2014, 10:08 PM

# Transfers

Here's who the Top 14 clubs have signed for the 2014/15 season

We’ve rounded up all the business done on the transfer market in France this summer.

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Jul 8th 2014, 7:00 AM

# new faces

Three championship newcomers as Kerry get set for Munster semi-final

While two other players will make their first championship start for the Kingdom.

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Jun 17th 2014, 10:23 PM

# ch-ch-ch-changes

The RA thinks Irish Cabinets are like the Leitrim football team, and it wants changes

Term limits for ministers, performance-related pay, and giving everyone a say on the Budget… The Reform Alliance has a lengthy political wish-list.

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Jun 11th 2014, 1:40 PM

# Transfers

Leinster point out the importance of recruiting 'top quality international players'

Meanwhile, team manager Guy Easterby explains how Luke Fitzgerald’s fitness is being managed at present.

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Apr 14th 2014, 2:43 PM

# new faces

Lyne and O'Leary drafted in to Kerry football team to face Westmeath

The Kingdom are on the road to Mullingar this weekend.

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Mar 28th 2014, 5:17 PM

# new faces

Guiney and McDonald drafted in to Wexford hurling team to face Cork

Wexford travel to Páirc Uí Rinn to face Cork on Sunday.

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Mar 20th 2014, 10:52 AM

# new faces

Bernard Jackman's Grenoble secure two transfers ahead of next season

The Top 14 club have been busy organising their squad for the Irishman’s first campaign as head coach.

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Jan 17th 2014, 3:42 PM

# uncapped

Schmidt's seven: The new faces in the Ireland squad

The likes of Robin Copeland, Kieran Marmion and Jordi Murphy may have a chance to make their international debuts next month.

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Jan 14th 2014, 5:57 PM

# new faces

Schmidt includes seven uncapped players in Ireland squad

Simon Zebo has been left out of an extended 44-man squad, with Robin Copeland and Rodney Ah You included.

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Jan 14th 2014, 4:13 PM

# new faces

Johnny Doyle and Ciarán McKeever added to Irish squad

The Kildare and Armagh players will link up with Paul Earley’s squad for the second International Rules test.

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Oct 22nd 2013, 5:42 PM

# new faces

James Cronin included in Munster's Heineken Cup squad

“It’s going to be a tough season for them,” says Munster legend Alan Quinlan.

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Sep 20th 2013, 1:53 PM

# new faces

Foley and Mahony drafted into Waterford hurling side for Westmeath qualifier

The Deise travel to Mullingar next Saturday.

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Jun 26th 2013, 7:10 AM

# new faces

Feeney replaces O’Connor in Mayo attack to face Roscommon

The teams meet in next Sunday’s Connacht semi-final clash.

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Jun 13th 2013, 10:35 AM

# new faces

Uncapped 10 in Johnson's Scotland Six Nations squad

The interim coach believes there are several youngsters good enough to make the step up to international level.

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Jan 14th 2013, 2:26 PM

# new faces

Keogh and Clifford earn late Ireland call-ups

The duo come in for Aiden McGeady and Keith Fahey, who have been ruled out of the Greece friendly.

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Nov 11th 2012, 5:41 PM

# new faces

Seven players added to Ireland training squad for Guinness series

Meanwhile, Brian O’Driscoll’s ankle injury is not as serious as first feared, but he will be monitored.

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Oct 28th 2012, 8:22 PM

# new faces

Galway ring the changes for Antrim encounter

The side have brought in a number of new players for the All-Ireland SFC qualifier round 2 match.

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Jul 12th 2012, 10:36 PM

# new faces

Homeward bound: Niall O'Conner seals return to Ulster

The fly-half is one of two signings announced today as coach Mark Anscombe vows to develop home-grown talent at Ravenhill.

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Jun 18th 2012, 3:51 PM