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# playmaker - Friday 17 May, 2019

From The42 'I felt when I came back my skills were probably better than when I got injured' Playmaker

'I felt when I came back my skills were probably better than when I got injured'

Fri 7:30 AM 6,049 Views 6 Comments

Luke Marshall hit the ground running after his long injury lay-off and is intent on helping Ulster get back to Glasgow in a week’s time.

# playmaker - Thursday 25 April, 2019

From The42 Days on the big stage leave 20-year-old Ulster star Lowry wanting more Playmaker

Days on the big stage leave 20-year-old Ulster star Lowry wanting more

Apr 25th 2019, 8:50 PM 7,131 Views 18 Comments

After a debut delayed by injury, Lowry has proven why he is one of the brightest prospects in the northern province this season.

# playmaker - Wednesday 27 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: How has Johnny Sexton been playing in the Six Nations? 10

Analysis: How has Johnny Sexton been playing in the Six Nations?

Feb 27th 2019, 4:04 PM 22,667 Views 30 Comments

The 33-year-old has provided quality at times but has been frustrated overall.

# playmaker - Thursday 10 January, 2019

From The42 'We're well able to match any Pro14 team,' says Carty as he targets a higher grade of European rugby Primary Goal

'We're well able to match any Pro14 team,' says Carty as he targets a higher grade of European rugby

Jan 10th 2019, 9:19 AM 5,836 Views 23 Comments

The in-form out-half has sampled two runs through the Champions Cup pool stage and wants to double that during his new contract.

# playmaker - Monday 26 November, 2018

From The42 Out-half Frawley's favoured position, but he'd 'play anywhere in the blue jersey' Playmaker

Out-half Frawley's favoured position, but he'd 'play anywhere in the blue jersey'

Nov 26th 2018, 6:00 AM 7,632 Views 8 Comments

The 20-year-old starred for Leinster in their big win over Ospreys on Friday night.

From The42 2018 the year when Johnny Sexton showed his permanent class POTY

2018 the year when Johnny Sexton showed his permanent class

Nov 26th 2018, 12:05 AM 9,316 Views 6 Comments

The Ireland and Leinster out-half was crowned World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday evening.

# playmaker - Thursday 1 November, 2018

From The42 Carbery set to steer the Ireland ship from 10 after settling in at Munster Playmaker

Carbery set to steer the Ireland ship from 10 after settling in at Munster

Nov 1st 2018, 6:30 AM 12,750 Views 5 Comments

The out-half turns 23 today in Chicago as Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to face Italy.

# playmaker - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

From The42 Chelsea star can fill role England missed at World Cup - Alonso Playmaker

Chelsea star can fill role England missed at World Cup - Alonso

Oct 16th 2018, 6:03 PM 7,201 Views 3 Comments

Ross Barkley made an impression upon his return to the Three Lions squad last night.

# playmaker - Sunday 2 September, 2018

From The42 'In Munster, there's always going to be competition' - JJ impresses at 10 Playmaker

'In Munster, there's always going to be competition' - JJ impresses at 10

Sep 2nd 2018, 11:00 AM 10,915 Views 6 Comments

The 26-year-old will be battling with Joey Carbery for the out-half slot at Munster.

# playmaker - Saturday 1 September, 2018

From The42 Naby Keita could be the missing piece in Jurgen Klopp's Premier League jigsaw Playmaker This post contains videos

Naby Keita could be the missing piece in Jurgen Klopp's Premier League jigsaw

Sep 1st 2018, 9:00 AM 8,723 Views 16 Comments

Liverpool have been piecing a squad together in recent years and the young Guinean is helping it all click together.

# playmaker - Tuesday 6 March, 2018

From The42 Murray not sore about losing kicking duels with Carbery after knee injury 'fright' Playmaker

Murray not sore about losing kicking duels with Carbery after knee injury 'fright'

Mar 6th 2018, 3:39 PM 25,857 Views 3 Comments

The Munster scrum-half showed off his impressive goal-kicking again in the win over Wales, but he feared he had suffered serious injury minutes earlier.

# playmaker - Saturday 11 November, 2017

From The42 'Bundee runs the show in Connacht, he has to bring a little bit of that to us' -- Rory Best Playmaker

'Bundee runs the show in Connacht, he has to bring a little bit of that to us' -- Rory Best

Nov 11th 2017, 8:05 AM 7,698 Views 40 Comments

The uncapped Aki has been at the centre of all this week’s debate and he will have ample opportunity to change the conversation tonight.

# playmaker - Tuesday 19 September, 2017

From The42 Blow for Ulster's Champions Cup opponents as Cipriani ruled out for 12 weeks Sting In The Tail

Blow for Ulster's Champions Cup opponents as Cipriani ruled out for 12 weeks

Sep 19th 2017, 6:12 PM 4,388 Views 2 Comments

Wasps have confirmed the out-half has suffered a medial ligament tear.

# playmaker - Saturday 29 July, 2017

From The42 Barcelona to remain 'discreet' in pursuit of Liverpool's Coutinho Kop Out

Barcelona to remain 'discreet' in pursuit of Liverpool's Coutinho

Jul 29th 2017, 12:25 PM 6,948 Views 36 Comments

The La Liga giants are reluctant to be drawn into a debate regarding the Brazil international.

# playmaker - Monday 15 May, 2017

From The42 Boost for Munster as Bleyendaal set to feature in Pro12 semi-final Playmaker

Boost for Munster as Bleyendaal set to feature in Pro12 semi-final

May 15th 2017, 1:17 PM 6,911 Views 4 Comments

Meanwhile, Alex Wootton has also recovered from injury ahead of the Ospreys clash.

# playmaker - Monday 20 March, 2017

From The42 Analysis: Jared Payne adds another dimension to Ireland's attack Playmaker

Analysis: Jared Payne adds another dimension to Ireland's attack

Mar 20th 2017, 5:55 AM 21,013 Views 22 Comments

The Ulsterman showed his attacking quality from fullback against England.

# playmaker - Thursday 12 January, 2017

From The42 In-form Munster midfielder Rory Scannell hopeful of getting Ireland call Robust

In-form Munster midfielder Rory Scannell hopeful of getting Ireland call

Jan 12th 2017, 8:00 AM 19,420 Views 26 Comments

The 23-year-old centre was involved during the November Tests and is hungry for more.

# playmaker - Thursday 5 January, 2017

From The42 'Rassie always preaches 'play what you see', even if it's on your own try-line' -- Keatley Playmaker

'Rassie always preaches 'play what you see', even if it's on your own try-line' -- Keatley

Jan 5th 2017, 6:15 AM 7,145 Views 39 Comments

The Munster out-half backed his skill-set on a tough night in Galway.

# playmaker - Saturday 15 October, 2016

From The42 'It never crossed my mind to stop' - Bleyendaal fit and eager to fire for Munster Tactician

'It never crossed my mind to stop' - Bleyendaal fit and eager to fire for Munster

Oct 15th 2016, 7:00 AM 4,990 Views 4 Comments

The 26-year-old New Zealander is enjoying linking up with Conor Murray.

# playmaker - Thursday 6 October, 2016

From The42 Bowe and Ronaldson back in starting slots as Connacht welcome unbeaten Ulster Playmaker

Bowe and Ronaldson back in starting slots as Connacht welcome unbeaten Ulster

Oct 6th 2016, 11:27 AM 6,108 Views 9 Comments

Pat Lam’s side are hoping to build on last week’s win over Edinburgh.

# playmaker - Saturday 17 September, 2016

From The42 Murray's return a boost with Munster eager to rebound from Cork defeat Playmaker

Murray's return a boost with Munster eager to rebound from Cork defeat

Sep 17th 2016, 7:00 AM 4,294 Views 9 Comments

Keith Earls is at 13 in an exciting backline, while Munster have picked a muscular pack for the Dragons.

# playmaker - Sunday 21 August, 2016

From The42 Ankle injury means Matt Giteau has probably played his last game for the Wallabies Playmaker

Ankle injury means Matt Giteau has probably played his last game for the Wallabies

Aug 21st 2016, 12:27 PM 8,189 Views 4 Comments

The Toulon star fractured his ankle in as the Wallabies were trounced in Sydney.

# playmaker - Thursday 16 June, 2016

From The42 Paddy Jackson aiming to get familiar faces outside him firing in Johannesburg Playmaker

Paddy Jackson aiming to get familiar faces outside him firing in Johannesburg

Jun 16th 2016, 4:20 PM 7,509 Views 11 Comments

Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are the only non-Ulster backs named for Ireland this weekend.

# playmaker - Tuesday 14 June, 2016

From The42 Millwall scout said Wes Hoolahan was 'too small' Playmaker

Millwall scout said Wes Hoolahan was 'too small'

Jun 14th 2016, 12:10 AM 8,832 Views 9 Comments

The former-Shelbourne-player-turned-Ireland-hero has spent a large portion of his career in the lower leagues

# playmaker - Thursday 2 June, 2016

From The42 'We have to move on' - Schmidt backs Jackson to fill Sexton's shoes Playmaker

'We have to move on' - Schmidt backs Jackson to fill Sexton's shoes

Jun 2nd 2016, 2:24 PM 9,682 Views 20 Comments

The Ulster out-half is now favourite to wear Ireland’s 10 shirt in South Africa.

# playmaker - Thursday 5 May, 2016

From The42 Clontarf playmaker Carbery showing Leinster quality in Ulster Bank League Talent

Clontarf playmaker Carbery showing Leinster quality in Ulster Bank League

May 5th 2016, 6:30 AM 9,847 Views 9 Comments

The 20-year-old is hoping for further playing opportunities under Leo Cullen next season.

# playmaker - Friday 15 April, 2016

From The42 Hurricanes 10 Barrett in impressive All Blacks audition against the Rebels Playmaker

Hurricanes 10 Barrett in impressive All Blacks audition against the Rebels

Apr 15th 2016, 3:37 PM 6,212 Views 5 Comments

Barrett is up against Aaron Cruden and Lima Sopoaga for the Kiwis’ 10 shirt.

# playmaker - Tuesday 8 March, 2016

From The42 'He cracks the whip': Trimble backs Jackson to threaten Sexton in Ireland shirt Playmaker

'He cracks the whip': Trimble backs Jackson to threaten Sexton in Ireland shirt

Mar 8th 2016, 8:00 AM 13,476 Views 33 Comments

It’s been another frustrating tournament for Jackson, but Joe Schmidt might just feel the need to test an alternative to his starting 10 before bigger Tests come back around.

# playmaker - Thursday 11 February, 2016

From The42 No Bastareaud coming down the tracks, but Sexton fit and ready for France and Danty Playmaker

No Bastareaud coming down the tracks, but Sexton fit and ready for France and Danty

Feb 11th 2016, 2:38 PM 6,590 Views 1 Comment

‘I probably felt the way front-rowers feel every day, but as a soft out-half I just didn’t hide it as well.’

# playmaker - Thursday 21 January, 2016

From The42 Quade Cooper has signed on with Australia for the Rio Olympic 7s Playmaker

Quade Cooper has signed on with Australia for the Rio Olympic 7s

Jan 21st 2016, 1:29 PM 5,990 Views 1 Comment

Toulon have granted the 27-year-old permission to pursue his Olympic ambition.

# playmaker - Saturday 26 September, 2015

From The42 Madigan undaunted by prospect of playing scrum-half for Ireland Playmaker

Madigan undaunted by prospect of playing scrum-half for Ireland

Sep 26th 2015, 6:00 AM 7,018 Views 8 Comments

The Leinster man starts in the 10 shirt against Romania, fulfilling a World Cup dream.

# playmaker - Tuesday 25 August, 2015

From The42 Foley feels Bleyendaal can bring 'a bit more variety' to Munster's game Playmaker

Foley feels Bleyendaal can bring 'a bit more variety' to Munster's game

Aug 25th 2015, 10:14 AM 8,605 Views 21 Comments

The New Zealander may pressure Ian Keatley at 10, while also offering an interesting option at inside centre.

# playmaker - Saturday 1 August, 2015

From The42 Maturing Paddy Jackson trusting his instincts ahead of World Cup Vision

Maturing Paddy Jackson trusting his instincts ahead of World Cup

Aug 1st 2015, 8:15 AM 6,228 Views 19 Comments

The Ulster out-half says the game is slowing down more for him as he gains experience.

# playmaker - Wednesday 17 June, 2015

From The42 Emre Can showed the value of playing him in midfield tonight Playmaker

Emre Can showed the value of playing him in midfield tonight

Jun 17th 2015, 8:15 PM 12,174 Views 9 Comments

The German showed his quality, creating space for a precise finish, for his country tonight.

# playmaker - Tuesday 16 June, 2015

From The42 Ireland can beat 'hungover' Germany, insists Eamon Dunphy Hope

Ireland can beat 'hungover' Germany, insists Eamon Dunphy

Jun 16th 2015, 9:50 AM 12,484 Views 42 Comments

“Anyone who thinks we don’t have the players should look at the teamsheet of Northern Ireland.”

# playmaker - Wednesday 3 June, 2015

From The42 21 reasons Andrea Pirlo is the ultimate midfield boss Bearded Gent

21 reasons Andrea Pirlo is the ultimate midfield boss

Jun 3rd 2015, 8:30 PM 9,354 Views 8 Comments

This is Pirlo’s game face. He’s THAT cool.

# playmaker - Saturday 30 May, 2015

From The42 Watch out, England: Quade Cooper is back and he's tearing defences apart Feelin' 22

Watch out, England: Quade Cooper is back and he's tearing defences apart

May 30th 2015, 12:13 PM 5,647 Views 2 Comments

The scored two tries on his return from injury for the Reds this morning.

# playmaker - Saturday 16 May, 2015

From The42 Everything Leinster fans wanted to see from Ian Madigan at 10 this season was on show today Playmaker

Everything Leinster fans wanted to see from Ian Madigan at 10 this season was on show today

May 16th 2015, 5:28 PM 8,617 Views 18 Comments

He kicked well, he sniped shrewdly and he put team-mates into space.

# playmaker - Tuesday 10 February, 2015

From The42 Mesut Özil pulls the strings for Arsenal while QPR move out of the bottom three Playmaker This post contains videos

Mesut Özil pulls the strings for Arsenal while QPR move out of the bottom three

Feb 10th 2015, 10:15 PM 9,278 Views 12 Comments

There was also a valuable win for Hull City that put Aston Villa into the relegation zone.

# playmaker - Tuesday 3 February, 2015

From The42 No extra pressure on fit-again Conor Murray despite Sexton's absence Playmaker

No extra pressure on fit-again Conor Murray despite Sexton's absence

Feb 3rd 2015, 2:27 PM 4,523 Views 11 Comments

The 25-year-old says he is ‘feeling good again’ and is ‘fit to play’ against Italy on Saturday.

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