# Pen to Paper

This month

May 2023

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Connacht announce signing of JJ Hanrahan from the Dragons

Hanrahan previously spent seven years with Munster across two periods.

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May 19th 2023, 4:30 PM

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Gregor Townsend relishing the chance to push Scotland on after signing new deal

Scotland have also today named a 41-man pre-tournament training squad for the World Cup.

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May 9th 2023, 3:14 PM

This year

2023

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Armagh star Mackin makes AFLW move to join Melbourne

Mackin will link up with her younger sister Blaithin and Dublin player Sinead Goldrick.

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Mar 31st 2023, 9:41 AM

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Hurley signs professional contract and Moore extends Munster deal

Prop James French will depart the province for a new playing opportunity at the end of the season, Munster have also confirmed.

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Mar 15th 2023, 5:52 PM

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Tucker signs new contract to stay with Connacht under new head coach Wilkins

Tucker first joined the province as a coach development officer in 2015.

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Feb 28th 2023, 10:21 AM

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Connacht announce Pete Wilkins as new head coach on three-year deal

Wilkins first joined Connacht in 2017.

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Feb 21st 2023, 6:38 PM

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'A leader like Pete is invaluable' - O'Mahony signs central contract extension

The deal runs until the end of next season, incorporating the World Cup in France.

26.7k

Feb 20th 2023, 12:59 PM

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Cork City teenage striker makes move to Brighton, Maguire leaves Preston for Coventry

Elsewhere, former St Pat’s defender Luke McNally has left Burnley on loan.

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Jan 26th 2023, 5:05 PM

Last year

2022

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Struggling Wolves sign Atletico Madrid striker on loan

Matheus Cunha will join Wolves from 1 January.

5.9k

Dec 26th 2022, 9:43 AM

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Aine O'Gorman joins Shamrock Rovers for new WNL season

Rovers will enter the WNL season for the first time in 2023.

3.7k

Nov 24th 2022, 12:56 PM

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AFL champion Tuohy signs contract extension with Geelong Cats

Tuohy made his 250th appearance in the AFL last month.

4.9k

Oct 24th 2022, 7:31 AM

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Reece James signs new 6-year deal to stay at Chelsea until 2028

The England international has made 128 appearances for the Blues.

3.5k

Sep 5th 2022, 12:43 PM

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Former Derry footballer agrees new AFL deal with Greater Western Sydney Giants

Limavady Callum Brown has earned a one-year extension, having made the move to Australia at the age of 18.

5.8k

Aug 12th 2022, 3:06 PM

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New Zealand striker Mata signs two-and-a-half-year deal with Sligo Rovers

A tally of five goals since joining the club in February has earned the 22-year-old a contract extension.

4.4k

Jul 26th 2022, 5:34 PM

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Ireland U19 international signs extension with Shelbourne until end of 2024

Jad Hakiki has made seven appearances in the Premier Division this season.

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Jun 30th 2022, 3:23 PM

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Leeds sign Denmark defender from RB Salzburg

The 24-year-old has agreed a five-year deal at Elland Road.

6.4k

Jun 8th 2022, 8:04 PM

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Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard happy to sit tight on Philippe Coutinho deal

The club have the option to buy the Barcelona midfielder at the end of the season.

6.0k

Mar 9th 2022, 1:31 PM

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Jamie Osborne one of four players to sign first senior contract with Leinster

Cormac Foley, Joe McCarthy and Brian Deeny have also moved up from the Academy.

9.2k

Mar 8th 2022, 6:56 PM

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Leinster confirm new contracts for Ross Byrne, Max Deegan and Will Connors

It’s been another busy day of contract news for Leinster.

10.6k

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Mar 2nd 2022, 6:20 PM

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Brentford manager Thomas Frank signs new contract

The 48-year-old Dane, who was previously assistant head coach under Dean Smith, took charge of the Bees in October 2018.

3.9k

Jan 24th 2022, 11:01 AM

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Blade among five players to commit future to Connacht

Conor Oliver has also extended his stay in the West.

5.8k

Jan 13th 2022, 5:31 PM

All time

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Doak, McCloskey and McIlroy all sign up with Ulster

The province have now confirmed nine new contracts this week.

5.8k

Dec 23rd 2021, 6:18 PM

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Garry Ringrose signs new three-year IRFU contract

The new deal will keep the centre at Leinster until the end of the 2024/25 season.

7.4k

Dec 8th 2021, 11:15 AM

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Derry City announce return of Dundalk duo Duffy and McEleney

The pair were unveiled as official transfers at a press conference today after signing pre-contracts during the season.

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Nov 24th 2021, 6:12 PM

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Andy Carroll signs short-term deal with Reading

The former England striker has committed his future to the Berkshire club until mid-January.

7.6k

Nov 15th 2021, 6:27 PM

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Fabinho signs long-term contract with Liverpool

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 5:30 PM

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Ex-Munster wing Sweetnam signs for French club Oyonnax

Sweetnam had moved to France at the beginning of April as he joined La Rochelle.

11.0k

Jul 2nd 2021, 6:24 PM

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Ulster young gun Izuchukwu signs new contract

The Tullamore 21-year-old is staying put until 2023, with Brad Roberts also penning an extension.

6.6k

Apr 16th 2021, 11:06 AM

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McGrath and Cronin latest players to sign new deals with Leinster

The province have announced a string of new contracts this week.

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Apr 15th 2021, 3:28 PM

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Shelbourne confirm signing of Cork City star Noonan

Noonan won an FAI Cup medal with Cork City in 2017.

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Feb 11th 2021, 8:32 PM

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Middlesbrough hand first professional contract to son of ex-Ireland midfielder Graham Kavanagh

Calum Kavanagh has penned a three-year deal with the side.

10.1k

Sep 22nd 2020, 6:57 PM

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Former Cork City player makes move to Championship club Rotherham United

Kieran Sadlier has joined the newly-promoted Championship club.

9.7k

Aug 12th 2020, 9:02 AM

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Manu Tuilagi completes move to Sale Sharks

The 29-year-old will keep his England career alive by staying on home soil.

6.5k

Jul 13th 2020, 1:44 PM

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'Today Europe and the US are united like never before' - Ryder Cup captains Harrington and Stricker

The duo came together to pen a joint letter.

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Apr 7th 2020, 9:20 PM

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Irish teen signs first professional contract with Fulham

Ollie O’Neill has been integral to the club’s U18 side this season.

14.9k

Feb 20th 2020, 8:25 PM

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'I want to be in Kansas City for a long time' - Mahomes relaxed over contract talk

A bumper new contract is surely heading Patrick Mahomes’ way, though the Super Bowl LIV MVP is not worrying about when it might come.

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Feb 4th 2020, 8:47 AM

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Liverpool confirm signing of Minamino from Salzburg

The 24-year-old has already faced Liverpool twice this season in the Champions League.

10.4k

Dec 19th 2019, 8:21 AM

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St Pat's captain Bermingham signs new contract

The defender joined the club in January 2010.

3.3k

Nov 30th 2019, 12:50 PM

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St Pat's confirm signing of ex-Dundalk star Benson

The 27-year-old will join the Saints for the 2020 season.

4.9k

Nov 13th 2019, 2:02 PM

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Leeds tie key midfielder down to five-year deal amid Premier League offers

The Championship promotion hopefuls have managed to keep hold of one of their star assets in Kalvin Phillips.

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Sep 9th 2019, 8:46 PM