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# Selection

Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
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Beth Mead misses out on place in England's World Cup squad
Sarina Wiegman today named her squad for the Women’s World Cup.
Last month
May 2023
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Murray, Nash, and Fekitoa back in Munster team for URC final
RG Snyman also returns but will be used off the bench against the Stormers.
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Snyman and Beirne return to Munster team for URC clash with Glasgow
There is again no place in the matchday squad for Joey Carbery.
This year
2023
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Team news: Eoin Murchan out for Dublin, Jimmy Hyland returns to Kildare squad
The sides meet in the Leinster semi-finals this weekend.
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Ferguson to lead the line alongside Ogbene as Irish team to face France is named
France have made three changes to their selection.
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Johnston receives first call-up as Kenny names Irish squad for France qualifier
France have also announced their squad for the game.
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Ben Healy named on Scotland bench for final Six Nations clash with Italy
The Munster out-half from Tipperary qualifies for Scotland through his grandmother.
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Injury blows are cruel but Ireland have depth to cope against England
Robbie Henshaw and Ryan Baird look set to come into the starting XV and there could be more change.
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Farrell backs impressive Ireland 23 to weather the Scottish storm
The Ireland boss says good preparation has remained key for his team.
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Aaron Gillane named on Limerick bench as Byrnes returns for Westmeath clash
John Kiely has named the team that will travel to Mullingar on Sunday.
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Owen Farrell dropped for England's clash with France
Marcus Smith will start at 10 with Steve Borthwick making the bombshell decision to start Farrell on the bench.
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European Indoors: Olatunde and English lead Irish team, Healy to miss 400m
The Championships take place in Istanbul next week.
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'Continuity is important' - Farrell warns that Ireland face tough task in Rome
Robbie Henshaw rejoined the Ireland squad last week as his recovery continued.
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World Cup competition heats up as Pauw prepares to name first Ireland squad of 2023
The Girls In Green travel to Marbella for a training camp, which concludes with an international friendly against China PR.
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Byrne and Crowley vie for back-up slot to Sexton against the Welsh
Andy Farrell’s bench selections could be pivotal against Wales.
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Gatland reveals hand by calling on the veterans for Wales against Ireland
The Wales boss has brought back some experienced heads alongside a sprinkling of youth.
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Sancho in contention for long-awaited Manchester United return in FA Cup
The England winger could be involved against Reading this weekend.
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Leinster hooker named captain as Ireland U20 Six Nations squad is announced
Ireland will face Wales in their opening tie after finishing last year’s campaign as Grand Slam winners.
Last year
2022
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O'Dowda given chance to shine, Ferguson on bench as Irish team to face Norway is named
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard starts for the visitors.
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Fiji clash provides Farrell with scope to make changes to Ireland XV
It is expected that the Ireland boss will use his wider squad in their second autumn clash.
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Memorable week continues for Munster's John Ryan as he is added to Barbarians squad
The 34-year-old tighthead will link up with Baabaas head coach Ronan O’Gara.
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Late Tyrone star Damian Casey named on Ring, Rackard and Meagher team of the year
Former Mayo footballer Keith Higgins has made the team for the second year in-a-row.
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Rowntree looks to some fresh faces to inject life into Munster's season
The English head coach has handed a full debut to 19-year-old academy graduate Edwin Edogbo.
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Two changes as Ireland team to face Armenia is named
Jeff Hendrick and Robbie Brady return to the starting side.
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Obafemi starts, Duffy and Coleman out as Kenny names Ireland team to face Scotland
Matt Doherty also returns to the starting XI.
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Gatland on Lions call over Sexton - 'I still probably ask myself now whether it was the right decision '
Sexton is one of nine Ireland players named in Gatland’s hypothetical 2022 Lions side.
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Do you agree with The Sunday Game's Hurler and Team of the Year?
Limerick again had the majority representation on the show’s XV of the 2022 season.
# full strength
Sexton starts for Ireland again but Carbery hasn't been denied chances
There are outside concerns about the out-half’s welfare and Ireland’s depth.
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Hansen back in Ireland mix as Farrell weighs up changes for second Test
The Ireland head coach’s options are limited in some areas of his team.
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Picking the Ireland teams for the midweek Māori game and first Test
Andy Farrell has some big calls to confirm next week in New Zealand.
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Roche recalled to Ireland squad after lengthy absence ahead of World Cup qualifier
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Naoisha McAloon has received a first senior call-up while Diane Caldwell has also been included.
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Scott Hogan starts as Kenny makes three changes for Ukraine clash
Ireland have a much-depleted back line for tonight’s game in Poland.
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Obafemi makes first start as Stephen Kenny rings the changes for Scotland clash
Troy Parrott and Jayson Molumby are also handed starts in a youthful Irish side.
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Two changes as Stephen Kenny names Irish team to face Ukraine
The visitors have changed almost their entire team.
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Ireland set to stick with Caoimhín Kelleher for rest of Nations League campaign
Gavin Bazunu has been ruled out with injury.
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Cullen happy to have 'close calls' for consideration as Leinster turn focus to the Bulls
The province welcome the South African side to the RDS next Friday.
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Bazunu misses out and Troy Parrott handed start as Kenny names team to face Armenia
Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal.
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First call-ups for Hodge and Adaramola as U21 squad named for decisive qualifiers
Jim Crawford’s side retain a chance of automatic qualification for the finals in Georgia and Romania.
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Leinster name unchanged team for semi-final meeting with Toulouse
The only alteration is on the bench, as Tommy O’Brien has been sidelined with a long-term knee injury.
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TJ Reid set to make first start of the season as Kilkenny prepare to host Laois
Brian Cody’s side will be looking to continue their winning start to the Leinster SHC this weekend.