# playmaker

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2022

# playmaker

'He has loads of ability' - Munster impressed by Crowley's stint at centre

Denis Leamy gives his verdict on Sunday’s defeat to Toulouse and looks ahead to this weekend’s trip to Northampton.

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Dec 14th 2022, 3:54 PM

# playmaker

Leinster set for Russell's 'full box of tricks' for Racing 92

Hugo Keenan is expecting a big challenge in the backfield this Saturday.

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Dec 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

# rugby weekly extra

'He helps Munster get to places they have struggled to get without him'

Antoine Frisch came in for praise on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Dec 5th 2022, 1:15 PM

# playmaker

Carbery set to start at 10 for Ireland as Farrell makes changes for Fiji

Stuart McCloskey looks likely to continue at inside centre after overcoming an injury.

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Nov 9th 2022, 10:01 PM

# Team news

Frawley starts at 10 in strong Leinster team for Benetton clash

Leo Cullen has brought back a big crop of Ireland frontliners.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 12:12 PM

# playmaker

Ireland see Frawley as 'a guy who can lead from the front at 10'

Emerging Ireland boss Simon Easterby also explained why Andy Farrell won’t be touring.

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Sep 14th 2022, 3:18 PM

# playmaker

Kinghorn starts at 10 for Scots as Russell drops to bench for Ireland clash

The 25-year-old Edinburgh man makes just his second Test start at out-half.

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Mar 17th 2022, 12:28 PM

# Number 10

'He was excellent' - Carbery steps up for Ireland in Sexton's absence

The 26-year-old Munster man impressed his head coach, Andy Farrell.

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Feb 13th 2022, 7:00 AM

# playmaker

'It definitely helps us that we're not just relying on our 9s and 10s to run it'

Robbie Henshaw is happy to step up as a distributor for Leinster and Ireland.

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Jan 25th 2022, 7:51 PM

All time

# The Jukebox

'He's definitely up there in the top two or three in the world'

Tadhg Furlong’s brilliant form drew praise on today’s edition of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 8:40 PM

# playmaker

Prime opportunity for Carbery to push Ireland career on against Argentina

The 26-year-old is set for his chance with Johnny Sexton out injured.

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Nov 16th 2021, 12:30 PM

# ballplayer

Leinster believe Frawley can 'start knocking on the door' with Ireland

The 23-year-old is an intelligent presence at inside centre.

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Sep 29th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Potential

'I'd love to see him play Test rugby' - Michael Lowry continues to shine

The 22-year-old Ulster playmaker scored a cracking try against Harlequins on Sunday.

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Apr 6th 2021, 3:49 PM

# second receiver

Leinster 15 Keenan's influence against Munster shows his growing skillset

The 24-year-old has been encouraged to get involved as a distributor.

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Mar 31st 2021, 6:30 AM

# playmaker

'Joey is a world-class player, he'll take Munster's attack to another level'

Carbery is expected to start at out-half for Munster in the Pro14 final.

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Mar 24th 2021, 6:15 AM

# playmaker

Henry Slade emerges as a doubt for England's clash with Ireland

The Exeter centre won’t train today after picking up a leg injury.

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Mar 16th 2021, 12:17 PM

# Fitness

Playmaking 12 Frawley 'developing nicely' as he gets set for Leinster return

The 23-year-old Skerries man has had a frustrating time with injury.

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Mar 16th 2021, 6:30 AM

# playmaker

'I'd be really hungry to get back in the squad and be starting for Ireland'

28-year-old Jack Carty is determined to add to his 10 Ireland caps.

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Dec 17th 2020, 6:30 AM

# playmaker

George Ford back in England team for Wales clash

The out-half made his comeback from an Achilles injury as a replacement in last weekend’s win over Ireland.

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Nov 26th 2020, 11:24 AM

# Midfield

McCloskey impatient to get Ireland career going again with cap number four

The Ulster centre hasn’t played Test rugby since November 2018.

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Nov 25th 2020, 5:19 PM

# playmaker

'Look at Damien McKenzie and Beauden Barrett, they can play multiple positions'

Ulster’s 22-year-old Michael Lowry is comfortable at either out-half or fullback.

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Nov 16th 2020, 6:30 AM

England include Umaga in squad for title chase

The Wasps 10 is the nephew of All Black legend Tana.

12.5k

Oct 26th 2020, 1:39 PM

# Talent

22-year-old Lowry's classy touches a bright note in a tough fortnight for Ulster

The talented playmaker showed his promise after moving to out-half against Toulouse.

21.8k

Sep 22nd 2020, 12:00 PM

# playmaker

'He’s that second pair of hands' - Ciarán Frawley shines at 12 for Leinster

The 22-year-old Skerries man was excellent in Leinster’s victory over Ulster.

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Aug 29th 2020, 10:08 PM

# playmaker

Connacht's Jack Carty has the tools to break back into the Ireland mix

The 27-year-old out-half had his struggles post-World Cup but remains a classy operator.

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Aug 4th 2020, 8:03 PM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'Joey is still the key man. If Joey gets fit, then there's a lot you can do'

Bernard Jackman says the out-half can help get the best out of Munster’s new signings.

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Jul 2nd 2020, 5:20 PM

# Staying Put

All Blacks goal on hold as league sensation Kalyn Ponga signs new NRL deal

The 22-year-old has agreed a new four-year contract with the Newcastle Knights.

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Jun 16th 2020, 11:44 AM

# RISE UP

'Connacht as champions, the weeks that followed were just unbelievable'

Second row Aly Muldowney will retire from professional rugby this summer.

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Mar 24th 2020, 7:53 PM

# playmaker

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.

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Dec 13th 2019, 10:29 AM

# playmaker

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.

16.8k

Nov 22nd 2019, 10:50 PM

# playmaker

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.

10.0k

Oct 14th 2019, 7:58 AM

# understudy

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’,

14.1k

Jul 24th 2019, 4:40 PM

# playmaker

€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.

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Jul 7th 2019, 8:00 PM

# playmaker

'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.

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May 17th 2019, 7:30 AM

# playmaker

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.

7.2k

Apr 25th 2019, 8:50 PM

# 10

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.

22.9k

Feb 27th 2019, 4:04 PM

# primary goal

'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.

5.9k

Jan 10th 2019, 9:19 AM

# playmaker

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.

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Nov 26th 2018, 6:00 AM

# POTY

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.

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Nov 26th 2018, 12:05 AM

# playmaker

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.

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Nov 1st 2018, 6:30 AM