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Friday 4 December 2020
Head coach Andy Friend is pleased to see some young players coming through.
This week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra saw the lads discussing the potential of Ben Healy.
The 20-year-old finished ahead of Nicholas Roche to secure national honours after a stunning display.
Leinster boss Leo Cullen also outlined the thinking behind picking Caelan Doris at blindside flanker.
The 17-year-old scored a superb goal on his Republic of Ireland U19 debut last summer.
The 20-year-old furthered his footballing education by getting a taste of life in the lower leagues.
‘There was interest from other clubs, but my priority was always to return to Glasgow and play for Rangers,’ said the Romanian youngster.
The former Ireland U20 flyer is close to finalising a deal with Ealing Trailfinders.
The Tipperary woman made an impressive impact for Ireland during the Six Nations.
The 21-year-old number eight returned from a long-term knee injury at the start of this season.
The 20-year-old Leinster second row possesses remarkable athleticism.
Andy Farrell has named a 35-man training squad, with Will Addison missing.
Rathkeale Boxing Club’s Jason Harty won national Intermediate and Elite titles late last year, and joins his brother-in-law in the pro ranks.
The Shannon scrum-half showed his potential in a cameo off the bench at Thomond Park yesterday.
The attack happened in the south of the city last night.
In his first Munster start, Craig Casey helped the province to a Guinness Pro14 win over Connacht.
The 21-year-old has shown his potential in the Champions Cup over the past fortnight.
The Hammers have completed a move for highly-rated forward Ademipo Odubeko.
Shane Duffy and David McGoldrick will be given every chance to prove their fitness for this week’s double-header, meanwhile.
Aaron Connolly has recently played against Man City, Burnley, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Chelsea.
Dara O’Shea is among a number of young Irish players in action in the EFL Cup this evening.
Liverpool are among those understood to be scouting Evan Ferguson, who impressed in last night’s 1-1 draw against Frank Lampard’s side.
The Pat’s midielder talks to The42 ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Dundalk.
‘Given his recent performances, it is well deserved,’ team principal Dave Brailsford said of the 22-year-old’s inclusion.
Julian Brandt has been linked with summer switches to England and Italy, but he is tied to a contract with his current club in Germany.
The Shannon RFC scrum-half is an exciting prospect.
Pep Guardiola paid tribute to teenager Phil Foden after his winning goal against Tottenham on Saturday.
21-year-old Sunderland defender Jimmy Dunne talks about comparisons with Steve Staunton, his international prospects and lining out at Wembley Way.
Cork City’s exciting new signing Daire O’Connor chats to The42.
A former Ireland U20s captain, the number eight is highly-rated.
Brescia president Massimo Cellino said leading sides in England and Italy have enquired after the teenager.
The Stamford Bridge youngster is reportedly arising interest from the Bundesliga giants.
The 20-year-old joins Waterford off the back of an impressive 2018 where the club sealed Europa League football for next summer.
The Dubliner has impressed since joining the London club from Belvedere in July.
Michael Lowry has impressed his new Ulster team-mate, Billy Burns.
The 6’10 Clondalkin man was rated the 36th best player in the 2019 crop in the US.
The 20-year-old enhanced his burgeoning reputation with an exciting display against Leicester.
The northern province have named an exciting squad for Saturday’s game.
Seán McLoughlin has signed a new contract with the Premier Division champions until the end of 2019.
Ireland U19 internatonal Thomas Byrne scored his first goal for St Pat’s against Sligo yesterday.
RESTAURANTS AND GASTROPUBS are allowed to reopen across the country from today.
Ireland entered Level 3 restrictions earlier this week after spending six weeks at Level 5.
Non-essential shops and services have reopened, cultural institutions like cinemas and museums are back open and from today, you can once again dine in a restaurant.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan on going to a restaurant/gastropub this weekend?
Poll Results:
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