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# starters

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2022

Is too much made of Ireland's lack of Premier League starters?

There were just two top-flight regulars in Stephen Kenny’s team to face Scotland.

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Sep 25th 2022, 8:45 AM

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Dublin and Kilkenny, Limerick and Tipperary name teams for provincial hurling final showdowns

Waterford have also unveiled their side ahead of a big weekend of hurling action.

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Jul 16th 2021, 9:10 PM

9 Irish Lions off to Australia but only Sexton and Healy guaranteed starters

Brian O’Driscoll, Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien have good chances but the other Irishmen may be dirt-trackers.

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May 4th 2013, 10:15 AM