# Signing

Last month

May 2023

# Incoming

Who have the Irish provinces signed ahead of next season?

Connacht have been busy, Munster have added two centres, and Ulster secured a world-class prop.

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May 4th 2023, 3:28 PM

This year

2023

# Analysis

How instinctive, creative Antoine Frisch has become a key man for Munster

The France native has helped to transform the southern province’s attack this season.

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Mar 30th 2023, 1:13 PM

# Signing

Chelsea beat Arsenal to Mykhailo Mudryk on eight-year deal worth €100 million

The 22-year-old is in attendance at his new club’s Premier League game today.

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Jan 15th 2023, 3:01 PM

Last year

2022

# Signing

Bradford boss Mark Hughes hails signing of in-demand Bohemians defender

Ciaran Kelly has joined the League Two club and will make his debut in the New Year.

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Dec 12th 2022, 9:39 AM

# Signing

Manchester United confirm €55 million signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax

The transfer is subject to a medical, player terms being finalised and UK visa requirements being met.

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Jul 17th 2022, 3:46 PM

# Signing

Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara joins Aston Villa

The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal.

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May 23rd 2022, 10:42 AM

# free transfer

Former Man United star Nani is heading to Serie A

The Portuguese winger joins Venezia having left Orlando City in November.

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Jan 15th 2022, 12:27 PM

All time

# make a mark

Duff's Shelbourne capture Finn Harps' 2021 Player of the Year

Mark Coyle is the Reds’ latest signing.

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Dec 6th 2021, 5:12 PM

# Serie A

Tammy Abraham seals €40m transfer to link up with Mourinho at Roma

The Chelsea forward will wear the number nine shirt after being deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea.

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Aug 17th 2021, 11:33 AM

# Gunners

Arsenal sign Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht

‘He is a very intelligent player who has shown great maturity in his performances during his development,’ says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

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Jul 19th 2021, 3:57 PM

# Like father...

Duncan Ferguson’s teenage son follows in his footsteps by signing for Newcastle

18-year-old former Everton and Tranmere striker Cameron Ferguson is one of three youngsters to join the Magpies’ Academy.

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Jun 30th 2021, 6:52 PM

# second row

Connacht confirm signing of Tongan international lock Leva Fifita

The 31-year-old will join from Grenoble this summer to replace Quinn Roux.

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May 31st 2021, 4:11 PM

# Addition

Munster set to sign South African lock Jenkins ahead of next season

The 25-year-old won his single Springboks cap back in 2018.

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Mar 29th 2021, 9:37 PM

# new recruit

Man United sign Dutch midfielder Van de Beek for a reported €40m

The 23-year-old joins from Ajax and is the Premier League club’s first summer arrival.

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Sep 2nd 2020, 5:44 PM

# Talent

Andy Cole worried new Man Utd signing could block Mason Greenwood

The former striker described the 18-year-old as “scary” but is concerned about his progress.

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Aug 20th 2020, 8:40 AM

# Big Addition

'I think I'm in the best place for him to bring me to a world-class level'

RG Snyman says head coach Johann van Graan was the key factor in attracting him to Munster.

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Aug 4th 2020, 5:14 PM

# lamps

Timo Werner says Frank Lampard was the main reason for joining Chelsea

The prolific Germany striker has completed his £54million move from RB Leipzig.

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Jul 28th 2020, 4:32 PM

# Magician

Premiership club Leicester Tigers have signed Harry Potter

Wallabies international lock Blake Enever will also join Geordan Murphy’s men.

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Jun 24th 2020, 12:09 PM

# Transfer

Geordan Murphy's Leicester confirm signing of imposing wing Nemani Nadolo

The 32-year-old will join the Premiership club from Montpellier this summer.

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Mar 2nd 2020, 1:50 PM

# Signing

Chelsea confirm five-year deal for Ajax forward

Hakim Ziyech was described as “one of the most dangerous attacking players in Europe” after finalising a contract with Chelsea.

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Feb 23rd 2020, 9:49 PM

# Gunners

Arsenal complete £27 million Saliba signing but defender loaned back to Saint-Etienne

The 18-year-old made 16 appearances for Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 last season as the club finished fourth.

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Jul 25th 2019, 5:38 PM

# Galacticos

Real Madrid complete €53 million signing of Lyon star defender Mendy

The 24-year-old has joined the La Liga giants on a six-year deal.

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Jun 12th 2019, 7:55 PM

# Exiles

All Blacks wing Naholo joins SOB and Jackson in signing for London Irish

Declan Kidney welcomed the addition of a ‘top-class player.’

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May 8th 2019, 11:07 AM

# Heading north

IRFU confirm Jack McGrath will join Ulster from Leinster next season

The 29-year-old has struggled for form and fitness this season with his native province.

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Apr 2nd 2019, 12:00 PM

# experience

Ulster set to pounce for Wallabies and Brumbies lock Sam Carter

The 29-year-old second row has won 14 caps for Australia.

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Jan 28th 2019, 10:17 PM

# PROMOTION PUSH

Another good signing for Shelbourne as former Rovers defender Luke Byrne joins

The Reds are putting together a promising squad ahead of their 2019 First Division campaign.

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Jan 15th 2019, 11:19 AM

# The Reds

Former Liverpool midfielder Alex O'Hanlon agrees deal to join Shelbourne

The promising 22-year-old has spent time with St Patrick’s Athletic and Glentoran since returning to Ireland.

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Dec 16th 2018, 2:34 PM

# seagulls flying high

Statement of intent as Bray snap up Waterford captain and ex-Leeds midfielder Keegan

The 34-year-old Dubliner joins the Seagulls having spent two seasons at the RSC.

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Dec 6th 2018, 3:49 PM

# communication needs

Hopes that Irish children's TV will follow UK and feature Lámh signing after viral video

Lámh is Ireland’s version of Makaton.

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Nov 24th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Transfer

Chelsea complete €65 million signing of Napoli star following appointment of Sarri

Italy international Jorginho has penned a five-year deal with the Blues, becoming Maurizio Sarri’s first signing for the club.

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Jul 14th 2018, 7:30 PM

# Concertina

'One thing's for sure - we are desperately keen for Ulster to be strong'

Joe Schmidt and the IRFU understand that Ulster need an out-half

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Jun 2nd 2018, 3:04 PM

# Transfer

Leinster close in on Wallabies international Joe Tomane

The Montpellier man has been primarily used as a centre in the last two seasons.

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May 29th 2018, 8:00 PM

# IQ

Munster set to sign Irish-qualified fullback Mike Haley from Sale Sharks

It’s understood that the IRFU’s IQ Rugby branch has played a central role in the move.

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Feb 27th 2018, 9:40 AM

# Signing

Bohs beat Shamrock Rovers to Leeds United youngster

The two clubs play each other tomorrow night and both were chasing Eoghan Stokes.

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Feb 15th 2018, 4:25 PM

# Shooting hoops

Shamrock Rovers snap up former Sheffield Utd and Ireland underage winger for 2018

‘He’s exactly what we need and the right fit for us.’

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Jan 16th 2018, 7:28 PM

# Signing

Celtic snap up experienced German defender from RB Leipzig

Marvin Compper has swapped the RB Leipzig bench for Scottish champions Celtic and will join his new team-mates in January.

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Dec 20th 2017, 7:04 PM

# Candystripes

Promising Ireland U21 and former Aston Villa midfielder links up with Derry City

Rory Hale has signed on a one-year deal from Galway United.

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Nov 9th 2017, 6:11 PM

# Done Deal

Manchester United confirm Nemanja Matic signing

The 28-year old signs from Chelsea.

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Jul 31st 2017, 4:12 PM

# Signing

Cork City announce signing of highly-rated local defender

John Caulfield makes preparations as Kevin O’Connor and Ryan Delaney could depart Turners Cross this season.

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Jun 7th 2017, 12:07 PM

# Sporting Memories

The child that inspired THAT Bebeto celebration has joined Portuguese club Sporting

Mattheus Oliveira was the inspiration for the iconic Brazilian celebration at the 1994 World Cup.

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May 16th 2017, 10:05 AM