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IRFU director of women’s and 7s rugby Anthony Eddy spoke to the media yesterday.
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IRFU director of women’s and 7s rugby Anthony Eddy spoke to the media yesterday.
Meanwhile, Dan Biggar is on track to be fit for tomorrow’s second Test.
He finished ahead of Sligo’s Ed McGinty and Drogheda’s David Odumoso.
The former winger is out raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society today.
Virgil van Dijk may have scooped up the Men’s Player of the Year prize, but Jurgen Klopp insists it was a prize for all of Liverpool.
The Ballaghaderreen forward continues to deliver for James Horan’s men.
Jonny Petrie is eager to keep the focus on rugby in Ulster.
Now a senior player in the squad, the scrum-half is positive about the province’s future.
Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss tells The42 about being the boss.
All three nominees from yesterday’s Munster SHC semi-final were Waterford players.
The Cork man is hopeful of retaining his position into next season.
The Dundalk midfielder picked up the trophy for the league’s best performer, while Lilywhites boss Stephen Kenny was also recognised.
Defence coach Kurt McQuilkin has also extended his contract to two years.
Bob Casey has accepted the top position at the Exiles.
These are just the tip of the iceberg.
The Leinster head coach said he’d like to see his side ‘get over the paint,’ but kicking penalties was the natural choice.
Cycling’s world number nine stopped in to check on the progress of a new ultrasound suite.
The former No. 8 has not had the easiest ride in his opening months as Munster head coach.
The Bective Rangers clubman continues a long-standing tradition by taking over from Pat Fitzgerald.
Ruane, who represented his province and Galwegians in the 1990s, will take over in the summer after 15 years in the banking sector.
The 14-time major winner withdrew from the Honda Classic on Sunday with back spasms.
The Dubs face Mayo in the All-Ireland decider later this month.
The former Ireland international and RTÉ pundit is constantly talked of as a replacement for Declan Kidney.
Not that we’re biased.
FIFA and France Football announce the three finalists for the prestigious award in Sao Paulo today.
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The ‘honoured’ Harlequins captain has previously skippered Stuart Lancaster’s side.
The Holywood man is on a roll and he’s opened up a bit of a lead at the top of the world rankings.
The 33-year-old Kiwi replaces Paul O’Connell, and is just the second overseas player to captain the province.
“I don’t think I’ve let it sunk in yet … I’m speechless,” McIlroy said of his remarkable win.
The Shannon man takes over from Shaun Payne who is returning to his native South Africa.
The game in Newcastle will be the first time the Western Force captain has led Australia at full international level.
The two have been duelling for the top spot for the past three months with the position changing hands several times.
Donald deposed Irishman Rory McIlroy who held the top ranking since 6 May.
Luke Donald’s slip-up at the Heritage tournament means the Holywood native wakes up as the world’s top golfer again.
The 22-year-old finished third at the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Sunday thanks to a late surge.
The great Jack Nicklaus essentially told McIlroy that par golf would probably be enough to win on Sunday. It was.
Precocious star Canning has been touted as the next big thing for years but Galway fans are arguably yet to see the best of him in a maroon shirt.
When he’s good, he’s really good. Roger Federer claimed his sixth end-of-tour Championship on Sunday – a new record in tennis.