# Roots

This year

2023

# Roots

Hansen gets fresh trim and settles into new Galway house as Six Nations looms

The Canberra native he is taking nothing for granted about making this year’s Irish squad.

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Jan 10th 2023, 8:31 AM

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# Pride of Skerries

'It was clear from early doors that he would be the standout player'

Ireland call-up Ciarán Frawley was part of a talented Skerries team before advancing into pro rugby.

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Oct 23rd 2021, 8:30 AM

# Premier League

The Bishopstown Blade: John Egan’s journey from GAA roots to the Premier League

Egan was a promising GAA star before he set off in pursuit of a professional football career.

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Jul 10th 2020, 1:58 PM

# Grassroots

'In pro rugby, you're in a bit of a bubble. It's nice to come out of it for a while'

Jason Harris-Wright will look to help Clontarf to AIL glory before joining Pat Lam at Bristol.

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Apr 30th 2017, 9:30 AM

# Roots

From a South African farm to captaining Munster: The rise of CJ Stander

The 25-year-old was always a leader during his youth and his departure was a blow to South African rugby.

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Nov 12th 2015, 6:05 PM

# Irish Roots

'I'd love to play in an All-Ireland Final' admits England cricketer Eoin Morgan

The batsman also claims his hurling days don’t influence his cricket as much as many believe.

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Nov 14th 2014, 4:50 PM

# Roots

It's not just Gavin Duffy - the Sportsground is full of Gaelic footballers

We spoke to three more Connacht rugby players about their GAA links…

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May 15th 2014, 3:48 PM

# Home and Away

Welcome home, Quadey: Cooper checks in with old Irish friends

Top bloke is Quade. Why would anybody boo him?

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Nov 16th 2013, 12:45 PM

# Roots

Paul McShane is sponsoring his old GAA club's jerseys

Wicklow side Newtown wear the Ireland defender’s name on their shirts.

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Aug 13th 2013, 12:02 PM