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# playmaker - Friday 13 December, 2019
Fresh perspective keeping Billy Burns on upward curve with Ulster
Ulster’s 10 is playing a huge role in the province’s form under Dan McFarland.
# playmaker - Friday 22 November, 2019
Cooney's match-winner years in the making
Head coach Dan McFarland admits he was not initially confident his 9 had made the right call to go it alone.
# playmaker - Monday 14 October, 2019
Friend thrilled to see Fitzgerald's 'immense skill-set come to the fore'
The 22-year-old out-half is making the most of Jack Carty’s absence.
# playmaker - Wednesday 24 July, 2019
O'Driscoll: Carbery not a 'genuine threat' to Sexton as Ireland's starting RWC 10
Joe Schmidt’s chief playmaker is ‘vital to Ireland’s success at the World Cup’,
# playmaker - Sunday 7 July, 2019
€75-million man swayed by Barcelona's 'key player' promise
Frenkie de Jong impressed as Ajax won the Eredivisie title and reached the Champions League semi-finals last season.
# playmaker - Friday 17 May, 2019
'I felt when I came back my skills were probably better than when I got injured'
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
Days on the big stage leave 20-year-old Ulster star Lowry wanting more
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
Analysis: How has Johnny Sexton been playing in the Six Nations?
The 33-year-old has provided quality at times but has been frustrated overall.
# playmaker - Thursday 10 January, 2019
'We're well able to match any Pro14 team,' says Carty as he targets a higher grade of European rugby
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
Out-half Frawley's favoured position, but he'd 'play anywhere in the blue jersey'
The 20-year-old starred for Leinster in their big win over Ospreys on Friday night.
2018 the year when Johnny Sexton showed his permanent class
The Ireland and Leinster out-half was crowned World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday evening.
# playmaker - Thursday 1 November, 2018
Carbery set to steer the Ireland ship from 10 after settling in at Munster
The out-half turns 23 today in Chicago as Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to face Italy.
# playmaker - Tuesday 16 October, 2018
Chelsea star can fill role England missed at World Cup - Alonso
Ross Barkley made an impression upon his return to the Three Lions squad last night.
# playmaker - Sunday 2 September, 2018
'In Munster, there's always going to be competition' - JJ impresses at 10
The 26-year-old will be battling with Joey Carbery for the out-half slot at Munster.
# playmaker - Saturday 1 September, 2018
Naby Keita could be the missing piece in Jurgen Klopp's Premier League jigsaw
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
Murray not sore about losing kicking duels with Carbery after knee injury 'fright'
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
'Bundee runs the show in Connacht, he has to bring a little bit of that to us' -- Rory Best
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
Blow for Ulster's Champions Cup opponents as Cipriani ruled out for 12 weeks
Wasps have confirmed the out-half has suffered a medial ligament tear.
# playmaker - Saturday 29 July, 2017
Barcelona to remain 'discreet' in pursuit of Liverpool's Coutinho
The La Liga giants are reluctant to be drawn into a debate regarding the Brazil international.
# playmaker - Monday 15 May, 2017
Boost for Munster as Bleyendaal set to feature in Pro12 semi-final
Meanwhile, Alex Wootton has also recovered from injury ahead of the Ospreys clash.
# playmaker - Monday 20 March, 2017
Analysis: Jared Payne adds another dimension to Ireland's attack
The Ulsterman showed his attacking quality from fullback against England.
# playmaker - Thursday 12 January, 2017
In-form Munster midfielder Rory Scannell hopeful of getting Ireland call
The 23-year-old centre was involved during the November Tests and is hungry for more.
# playmaker - Thursday 5 January, 2017
'Rassie always preaches 'play what you see', even if it's on your own try-line' -- Keatley
The Munster out-half backed his skill-set on a tough night in Galway.
# playmaker - Saturday 15 October, 2016
'It never crossed my mind to stop' - Bleyendaal fit and eager to fire for Munster
The 26-year-old New Zealander is enjoying linking up with Conor Murray.
# playmaker - Thursday 6 October, 2016
Bowe and Ronaldson back in starting slots as Connacht welcome unbeaten Ulster
Pat Lam’s side are hoping to build on last week’s win over Edinburgh.
# playmaker - Saturday 17 September, 2016
Murray's return a boost with Munster eager to rebound from Cork defeat
Keith Earls is at 13 in an exciting backline, while Munster have picked a muscular pack for the Dragons.
# playmaker - Sunday 21 August, 2016
Ankle injury means Matt Giteau has probably played his last game for the Wallabies
The Toulon star fractured his ankle in as the Wallabies were trounced in Sydney.
# playmaker - Thursday 16 June, 2016
Paddy Jackson aiming to get familiar faces outside him firing in Johannesburg
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are the only non-Ulster backs named for Ireland this weekend.
# playmaker - Tuesday 14 June, 2016
Millwall scout said Wes Hoolahan was 'too small'
The former-Shelbourne-player-turned-Ireland-hero has spent a large portion of his career in the lower leagues
# playmaker - Thursday 2 June, 2016
'We have to move on' - Schmidt backs Jackson to fill Sexton's shoes
The Ulster out-half is now favourite to wear Ireland’s 10 shirt in South Africa.
# playmaker - Thursday 5 May, 2016
Clontarf playmaker Carbery showing Leinster quality in Ulster Bank League
The 20-year-old is hoping for further playing opportunities under Leo Cullen next season.
# playmaker - Friday 15 April, 2016
Hurricanes 10 Barrett in impressive All Blacks audition against the Rebels
Barrett is up against Aaron Cruden and Lima Sopoaga for the Kiwis’ 10 shirt.
# playmaker - Tuesday 8 March, 2016
'He cracks the whip': Trimble backs Jackson to threaten Sexton in Ireland shirt
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
No Bastareaud coming down the tracks, but Sexton fit and ready for France and Danty
‘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
Quade Cooper has signed on with Australia for the Rio Olympic 7s
Toulon have granted the 27-year-old permission to pursue his Olympic ambition.
# playmaker - Saturday 26 September, 2015
Madigan undaunted by prospect of playing scrum-half for Ireland
The Leinster man starts in the 10 shirt against Romania, fulfilling a World Cup dream.
# playmaker - Tuesday 25 August, 2015
Foley feels Bleyendaal can bring 'a bit more variety' to Munster's game
The New Zealander may pressure Ian Keatley at 10, while also offering an interesting option at inside centre.
# playmaker - Saturday 1 August, 2015
Maturing Paddy Jackson trusting his instincts ahead of World Cup
The Ulster out-half says the game is slowing down more for him as he gains experience.
# playmaker - Wednesday 17 June, 2015
Emre Can showed the value of playing him in midfield tonight
The German showed his quality, creating space for a precise finish, for his country tonight.
# playmaker - Tuesday 16 June, 2015
Ireland can beat 'hungover' Germany, insists Eamon Dunphy
“Anyone who thinks we don’t have the players should look at the teamsheet of Northern Ireland.”
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
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I'm not sure (593)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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