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January 2023
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Jared Payne takes interim charge at Clermont following Jono Gibbes' exit
The former Ireland international joined Clermont as defence coach last summer.
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Jan 16th 2023, 8:02 PM
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'International quality' Osborne impressing Leinster as Henshaw in race to be fit for Six Nations
Henshaw has yet to fully recover from wrist surgery in November.
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Jan 10th 2023, 8:03 PM
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2022
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Jeremy Loughman to make Test debut as Ireland team to face Fiji is named
Tadhg Furlong will become the 109th player to captain Ireland.
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Nov 10th 2022, 1:29 PM
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'I knew I'd be back' – Baloucoune out to take his chance against the Springboks
The Ulster winger has had to wait for his chance after winning his first two caps for Ireland last year.
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Nov 3rd 2022, 8:00 PM
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Lowry ready to take leading role in Ulster backline
The 24-year-old could somehow find himself as the most experienced of Ulster’s back three for Saturday’s URC clash with the Ospreys.
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Oct 7th 2022, 6:00 AM
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England could turn to Henry Arundell as Jonny May set to miss second Test against Australia
The wing also missed the first Test defeat in Perth due to Covid.
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Jul 5th 2022, 8:19 AM
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Ferreira confident 'passionate' Rowntree can build on Munster continuity
The outgoing defence coach is following Johann van Graan to Bath at the end of the season but insists the province is in good hands.
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Apr 27th 2022, 11:45 AM
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Inspirational Peter O'Mahony leads Munster to thrilling win over Exeter
The province have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup thanks to a superb 26-10 win at Thomond Park.
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Apr 16th 2022, 4:55 PM
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'I'm ready' - Rowntree excited to tackle top job at Munster
The Munster job will be Rowntree’s first as a head coach.
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Apr 12th 2022, 2:03 PM
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Ulster happy to see hard work paying off for young stars
Ulster skills coach Craig Newby was in the Aviva Stadium to watch Mike Lowry score two tries on his Test debut.
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Mar 1st 2022, 8:55 AM
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Ireland U20s captain Reuben Crothers aiming to lead by example
The Ulster flanker is preparing for his second U20s Six Nations campaign.
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Jan 31st 2022, 7:15 AM
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'He’s been outstanding all year' - Friend backs Marmion for Ireland recall
The scrum-half was last capped at Test level in November 2020.
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Jan 12th 2022, 7:15 AM
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'For a lot of our blokes this will be the biggest stage they've been on'
Connacht are preparing for a trip to play Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers on Sunday.
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Dec 15th 2021, 7:00 AM
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In-form Emile Smith Rowe gets first England call-up
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has dropped out of the squad.
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Nov 8th 2021, 5:42 PM
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'There's no doubt he's got talent' - Doak backed to shine in Cooney's absence
The 19-year-old Ulster scrum-half has been handed some gametime as John Cooney rehabs a hamstring problem.
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Oct 5th 2021, 8:03 AM
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O'Sullivan: Physical edge helping Cork close the gap on Dublin
The Cork star believes they have been guilty of letting Dublin ‘bully’ them in recent seasons.
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Jun 10th 2021, 7:15 AM
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Tuchel says Mount is now 'key player' for Chelsea following first Champions League goal
The 22-year-old opened the scoring against Porto with a memorable strike.
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Apr 8th 2021, 10:49 AM
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'Every time I go out I have something to prove' - Van der Flier making most of latest opportunity
The flanker also discussed the need for accuracy at the breakdown following Peter O’Mahony’s red card against Wales.
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Feb 11th 2021, 6:30 AM
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Wayne Rooney to prepare Derby’s next match after Phillip Cocu departure
Derby have managed just six points this season and sit bottom of the table.
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Nov 14th 2020, 7:39 PM
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Dubliner O'Shea makes Premier League debut but West Brom easily beaten by Leicester
Jamie Vardy scored a brace of penalties in a 3-0 win for the Foxes.
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Sep 13th 2020, 4:15 PM
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Keenan and Connors 'deserve their chances' after strong Leinster form
Leo Cullen said Devin Toner was back in the starting XV for his lineout nous.
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Sep 3rd 2020, 6:00 PM
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Munster promote 21-year-old hooker Barron to senior squad
The Cashel native has signed a one-year deal with the province.
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Jun 9th 2020, 1:33 PM
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All-time record World Cup goalscorer Klose named Bayern Munich's assistant coach
The former striker spent four years at the Bavarian giants during his playing days, and has most recently worked with their U17s.
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May 7th 2020, 6:27 PM
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Shanahan hopes to step out of Cooney's shadow
Reserve scrum-half finally gets his shot after patiently waiting for his chance all season.
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Feb 15th 2020, 8:27 AM
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Van Graan hands first start to Academy out-half Healy
Munster have made a number of changes for the meeting with Edinburgh ahead of their Champions Cup games against Saracens.
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Nov 28th 2019, 12:15 PM
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'I’m not going to try to be Johnny or Joey' - Carty set for biggest test yet
The 27-year-old Connacht man has improved many aspects of his game in the past two seasons.
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Sep 27th 2019, 1:00 AM
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Larmour set for aerial test from Scotland in Ireland's World Cup opener
The 22-year-old starts at fullback in the absence of Rob Kearney.
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Sep 21st 2019, 3:00 AM
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'If it's a case that Rob's not there, we'd be very happy with the guys'
Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour could have important roles against Scotland.
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Sep 19th 2019, 7:56 AM
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'I have got a bit of a lashing from people outside' - CJ Stander steps up
The Ireland back row was busy after moving to blindside flanker against Wales.
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Sep 9th 2019, 6:30 AM
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'Everyone wrote us off' - Lennon defiant after Old Firm win
The Scottish champions produced a faultless performance to move three points clear of their Glasgow rivals.
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Sep 1st 2019, 8:00 PM
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Ex-Leinster and Munster back row Coghlan earns Tigers move
The 26-year-old becomes the third Irish player to sign for Leicester this summer.
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Jul 2nd 2019, 3:56 PM
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Larmour slots in seamlessly to underline his credentials at fullback
The 21-year-old was excellent against France after being drafted in to replace the injured Rob Kearney.
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Mar 10th 2019, 8:15 PM
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Vunipola backs Farrell to 'lead by example' in solo leadership role after Hartley absence
Billy Vunipola believes Owen Farrell can thrive as captain in the absence of Dylan Hartley during the Six Nations.
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Jan 17th 2019, 8:14 PM
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IRFU back Andy Farrell for daunting task of succeeding Joe Schmidt
Ireland’s current defence coach will step up to the top job next year.
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Nov 26th 2018, 12:10 PM
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Ruddock to captain Ireland as Chicago clash offers important opportunities
The halfback positions are one of the most interesting areas ahead of the clash against Italy.
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Oct 31st 2018, 3:12 PM
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Gundogan ready to step up in absence of injured De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly in danger of a three-month injury lay-off, but Ilkay Gundogan is hoping to kick on and step up in his absence.
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Aug 15th 2018, 10:28 PM
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Monaghan teenager McKenna to fight live-dog opponent in California on Thursday
‘The Silencer’ returns to Fantasy Springs on Thursday night for his third professional bout.
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Apr 10th 2018, 5:42 PM
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'Chris's temperament tells me that he won't get spooked by all of that'
Bernard Jackman knows Ireland centre Chris Farrell better than most, having worked with him in Grenoble.
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Feb 22nd 2018, 6:00 AM
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Leading the charge! Westmeath name football and hurling captains for 2018
John Heslin will captain the footballers while Tommy Doyle is set to lead the hurlers.
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Jan 22nd 2018, 4:08 PM
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2017 Dublin minor boss takes charge of talented Sky Blues U20s side for next season
Tom Gray led Dublin to the Leinster minor football title earlier this summer.
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Dec 7th 2017, 11:03 AM
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