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Leinster scrum-half Osborne set for move to Munster at end of season

The 24-year-old Kildare man initially earned his place in the pro game by impressing in the AIL.

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Mar 9th 2021, 9:02 PM

'McGrath is particularly unlucky to miss out. He was impressive against Munster'

The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra breaks down Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad.

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Jan 25th 2021, 10:00 PM

Ulster scrum-half John Cooney set to miss out on Farrell's Ireland squad

The 30-year-old came off the bench three times during the Six Nations earlier this year.

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Oct 7th 2020, 8:13 PM

Cooney impresses in Ireland cameo but Murray 'will be happy enough'

Both Ireland scrum-halves contributed impressive moments against Scotland.

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Feb 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM

Connacht's Blade an option for Schmidt as scrum-half injuries mount

Could the 24-year-old be in line for a first international call-up this week?

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Jan 14th 2019, 6:31 PM