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# New Signing

This year
2023
Munster sign Exeter Chiefs centre Sean O'Brien
The former Ireland U20 player will join ahead of the 2023/24 season on a two-year deal.
Last year
2022
Sligo Rovers hit the ground running with new signing Johan Brannefalk
Bit O’Red boss John Russell hailed the 24-year-old right back’s arrival at the Showgrounds.
'It's unreal': Newcastle reach deal to sign Australia teenager Garang Kuol
Striker became youngest Socceroo since Harry Kewell when he made international debut for Australia against New Zealand last week.
Casemiro could make Man Utd debut at Southampton but setback for Martial
The 30-year-old Brazilian could feature in this weekend’s trip to St Mary’s.
Ulster sign Irish-qualified scrum-half Michael McDonald from Western Force
The 23-year-old was born in Louth but moved to Australia at the age of 13.
'I came to Liverpool to win trophies and titles' - Reds signing Nunez targets silverware
The Uruguayan striker was confirmed as Jurgen Klopp’s latest acquisition yesterday.
'O'Gara, O'Connell, O'Callaghan, Stringer - I looked up to those guys'
Born and bred in France, new Munster signing Antoine Frisch is also Irish-qualified.
All time
Propping runs in the family for Leinster's new Samoan tighthead Alaalatoa
The 30-year-old has found similarities between the Crusaders and Leinster.
Major coup for Ulster as World Cup-winning Springbok Vermeulen joins
The 35-year-old forward will arrive after the Autumn Tests.
Glenn Whelan links up with Joey Barton at Bristol Rovers
“His experience will be a huge asset for us this season,” said Barton.
Grealish's Man City debut spoiled as Leicester win Community Shield
Iheanacho netted the last minute winner from the penalty spot.
Welsh forward signs for Finn Harps from Salford City
20-year-old Dan Hawkins came through Swansea City’s academy.
Sligo sign recently departed Shamrock Rovers midfielder while O'Connor joins Shels
Greg Bolger has joined the Bit O’ Red and former Preston man Kevin O’Connor agreed a deal with Shelbourne.
Liverpool agree fee with Wolves for Diogo Jota
Jurgen Klopp’s Champions have completed a second major signing in as many days.
20-year-old defender signs new Cork City deal as boss Fenn hails 'stand-out performer'
Young left-back Ronan Hurley will continue his college duties as he aims to nail down regular starting place.
'I was very impressed with him' - Lampard hails Pulisic following brace
The winger came in for special praise as the Chelsea head coach reflected on his side’s 5-3 win against Salzburg.
Cork City announce signing of ex-Limerick striker Darragh Rainsford
The 24-year-old striker had most recently been playing with Pike Rovers.
'I was still playing amateur this time last year': Kelly agrees two-year deal with Dundalk
Daniel Kelly was playing Leinster Senior League football last year and today agreed to join the the double-winners.
Double swoop as St Pat's complete deals for ex-Shamrock Rovers duo Miele and Drennan
Harry Kenny has signed Brandon Miele and Mikey Drennan on two-year deals.
'I think I can really kick on and score a lot of goals': Ex-Shamrock Rovers striker agrees to join city rivals St Pat's
Gary Shaw was the Hoops’ top goalscorer and Player of the Season in 2017.
Waterford sign promising ex-Ireland underage international and West Brom midfielder Elbouzedi
The 20-year-old joins Waterford off the back of an impressive 2018 where the club sealed Europa League football for next summer.
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.
New Connacht coach Friend signs Australian flanker from the Rebels
Colby Fainga’a previously worked with Friend at the Brumbies.
Cork City re-sign ex-Ireland defender Damien Delaney
The 36-year-old will join the club until the end of the 2019 season.
Manchester United announce Diogo Dalot signing
The 19-year-old joins from Porto.
New overseas out-half on the way for Ulster but Bowe injured
Les Kiss says the northern province have secured a new playmaker to replace Christian Lealiifano.
Former Wales and Lions hooker joins the Bernard Jackman revolution at Dragons
Richard Hibbard becomes the latest player to move to the Welsh region.
Halfpenny set to choose Scarlets over Cardiff Blues
The full-back is set to join Scarlets.
IRFU's Fox hunt pays dividends as Australian youngster set to sign with Connacht academy
The IRFU are keen to complete the move before the eligibility rules change.
Connacht announce Jarrad Butler signing
The former Brumbies player has 70 Super Rugby appearances to his name.
'Lindelof will star at Man Utd' – Larsson backs fellow Swede to be a shrewd investment
An international team-mate of the highly-rated defender has tipped him to be a success at Old Trafford.
Championship beckons as Enda Stevens joins promoted Sheffield United
The 26-year-old made 45 appearances at Pompey and was named in the Skybet League Two Team of the Year.
Leinster confirm signing of Maori All Black James Lowe
The 24-year-old back will sign from Super Rugby side Chiefs.
When asked why Fianna Fáil, Stephen Donnelly says 'we need new thinking'
Donnelly was elected in 2011 as Fianna Fáil were decimated in the polls.
Connacht announce signing of Stacey Ili from Auckland
The 25-year-old will meet up with the team this week.
Treviso impressed with Irishman McKinley's impact ahead of Pro12
The 26-year-old out-half will hope to face Leinster in the RDS in two weekends’ time.
Munster set to sign Springbok Jaco Taute on short-term deal
The 25-year-old centre/fullback won all three of his international caps in 2012.
Ulster signing Coetzee flies in to get settled before he completes knee rehab
Meanwhile, Rory Best was determined to redefine the phrase ‘farmer’s tan’.
World Cup winner Pietersen to join Leicester next season
The winger has scored 22 tries in 66 Tests for the Springboks.
Argentina winger says he's on the verge of a move to Munster after the World Cup
Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino is joining the province on a short-term deal.