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# signings

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2022
# signings
'Everyone will be saying he's the next Mack Hansen' - Connacht excited about additions
Andy Friend is enthused by Leinster players deciding to switch to Connacht.
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Mar 23rd 2022, 6:30 AM
# signings
Munster fullback and Ulster native joining van Graan in Bath next season
Matt Gallagher and Niall Annett are set to join the English Premiership outfit.
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Mar 1st 2022, 11:50 AM
# Roster
'A loss, no doubt' - DDA set for Japan as Munster line up new signings
Munster believe that RG Snyman will make a full recovery after signing a new two-year deal.
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Jan 20th 2022, 6:00 AM
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# new additions
Young defender Redmond joins Breslin and Doyle in signing with St Pat's
Joe Redmond and Mark Doyle follow their former boss Tim Clancy from Drogheda to Pat’s, while Anto Breslin makes the move from Bohs.
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Dec 18th 2021, 6:05 PM
# Pacific Islands
Moana Pasifika continue to announce new signings ahead of Super Rugby 2022
The Fijian Drua are also joining the competition next year.
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Oct 29th 2021, 11:27 AM
# signings
Kidney brings Redmond and ex-Munster prop Parker to London Irish
The Exiles have added to their squad ahead of Saturday’s game against Leicester Tigers in the Premiership.
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Oct 6th 2021, 6:55 PM
# Options
Connacht happy with depth for next season but Buckley injury a concern
Mack Hansen and Leva Fifita will join the province this summer.
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Jun 3rd 2021, 6:45 AM
# The42 Rugby Weekly
'It was one hour from the deadline and we got the paperwork back from Pretoria'
Bernard Jackman gave fascinating insight into rugby recruitment on The42 Rugby Weekly.
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Apr 16th 2021, 10:45 AM
# Claim
Jurgen Klopp: I don’t have authority to sign players at Liverpool
The transfer model created at Anfield has had many notable successes but it is not built on always spending large sums.
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Jan 22nd 2021, 6:04 PM
# Recruitment
'It’s a bit like shopping in Aldi as opposed to Brown Thomas'
Andy Friend says Connacht are always open to good players joining from other provinces.
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Jan 6th 2021, 8:00 PM
# double coup
Stade Francais sign former Munster lock Grobler and Tongan fullback Veainu
The pair both arrive in the Top 14 from English clubs.
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Jul 7th 2020, 2:01 PM
# SUAF
'It’s our job to get the message out about why Munster is so special'
CEO Ian Flanagan joined the province last year after years of working in football.
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Jun 24th 2020, 6:30 AM
# signings
Madigan and Mathewson are 'two quality additions' for Ulster
The 31-year-old out-half and 34-year-old scrum-half add depth to Dan McFarland’s squad.
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May 20th 2020, 7:46 PM
# Incoming
Racing 92 confirm signings of Wallabies Kurtley Beale and Luke Jones
The Australian duo will join a squad that is already littered with quality.
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May 11th 2020, 4:18 PM
# big signings
'Those two guys are world-class and they give Munster a better chance'
Johne Murphy believes the South African World Cup winners can also be an influence on young players.
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Apr 23rd 2020, 8:30 PM
# Wanted
13 League of Ireland summer transfers that could happen
Andy Boyle, Graham Cummins and Neil Farrugia are among the players to feature.
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Jun 20th 2019, 4:14 PM
# Incoming
Connacht still to announce three new signings, including a NIQ player
The western province’s head coach, Andy Friend, confirmed that more announcements are on the way.
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May 6th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Transfer Market
Munster may look at 'short-term' signings but back squad for next season
Johann van Graan says ‘it is this group again next season’.
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Apr 22nd 2019, 6:00 AM
# Contracts
Munster's Keatley ponders Italian switch as Leicester close in on Taute
Johann van Graan’s squad is likely to see some change ahead of next season.
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Jan 7th 2019, 9:40 PM
# signings
UCD snap up Irish attacker from Reading as Derry City bring in Scottish full-back
Conor Davis and Kevin McHattie have completed moves to the SSE Airtricity League.
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Aug 2nd 2018, 11:04 AM
# Incoming
North, Carbery, Tomane: All the Pro14 signings for the 2018/19 season
We’ve rounded up all the additions ahead of the upcoming Pro14 campaign.
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Jul 25th 2018, 7:30 PM
# Interview
Ron Atkinson on the Desailly controversy, Paul McGrath and his best-ever signings
The former Manchester United manager chats to The42 about an eventful career in football.
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Nov 26th 2016, 10:05 AM
# Transfers
Here’s who the Top 14 clubs have signed for the 2016/17 season
As always, a handful of big-name Southern Hemisphere stars have joined the French clubs.
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Jul 29th 2016, 2:51 PM
# Backs to the future
Ulster snap up a pair of young out-halves as they look to the future
Brett Herron has signed from Bath as Jonny McPhillips is upgraded to a development contract.
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Apr 6th 2016, 10:29 AM
# west reawakens
Lam able to increase focus on detail for third year in charge of Connacht
The Samoan and his team are regrouping for another shot at the same targets.
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Aug 4th 2015, 4:46 PM
# Transfers
Here's who the Pro12 clubs have signed for the 2015/16 season
The Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Italian sides have struggled to compete with French and English wealth.
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Jul 23rd 2015, 7:42 PM
# signings
Manchester United will sign Darmian, confirms Torino coach
The Red Devils are on the verge of completing a deal worth up to £14.3 million for the 25-year-old right-back.
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Jul 9th 2015, 8:43 AM
# Transfers
Here's who the Top 14 clubs have signed for the 2015/16 season
The French sides absolutely love a bit of recruitment.
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Jul 7th 2015, 12:55 PM
# dream team
Just how good could Mourad Boudjellal's Toulon be next season?
It doesn’t look like the Top 14 giant’s European dominance will fade any time soon.
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Jun 3rd 2015, 1:30 PM
# buzzing
Wasps could play with an Irish centre pairing next season after confirming 4 new signings
Dai Young has recruited two Dubliners with a 10-year age gap.
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May 22nd 2015, 3:03 PM
# Boost
Muliaina, Aki and McCartney to provide Connacht with 'a real injection'
Two of the Kiwi trio are still involved in New Zealand’s ITM Cup.
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Oct 7th 2014, 4:28 PM
# JOC
O'Connor gets 'second chance' as Australian union bankroll Hunt capture
The ARU have revealed their financial assistance to the Reds in securing the former AFL and NRL player.
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Aug 30th 2014, 11:31 AM
# Transfers
Here’s who the Premiership clubs have signed for the 2014/15 season
We’ve rounded up all the business done on the transfer market in England this summer.
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Jul 16th 2014, 7:30 AM
# Sealed
All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden is off the post-RWC2015 transfer market
The 25-year-old has signed a new contract which will see him stay in New Zealand until 2017.
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Jun 17th 2014, 1:17 PM
# higher powers
O'Connor: Leinster need 'five or six players' to challenge Toulon's European dominance
The former Tigers coach has also promised his side will play ‘better footy’ over the next 12 months.
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Jun 3rd 2014, 2:13 PM
# Fergie Time
Fergie - 8 signings to remember and 8 signings to forget
From Keane to Kleberson, Ronaldo to Ricardo and Van Persie to Veron.
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May 8th 2013, 1:51 PM
# Double trouble
Shamrock Rovers signal title intent by signing Quigley and O'Connor
New Hoops boss Trevor Croly has pulled off a transfer coup by snatching the PFAI Player of the Year from Sligo.
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Nov 18th 2012, 12:39 PM