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# versatile
'People see I'm tall and assume I am slow and unagile, but I'm comfortable in midfield'
Nathan Collins reflects on his wonder-goal against Ukraine and his early days as a midfielder.
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Jun 15th 2022, 11:00 PM
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'For me it's about adapting to do whatever is needed to carve out a career'
Ryan Manning was brought to England by Harry Redknapp as an attacking midfielder but the Galwegian learned quickly not to be pigeon holed.
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Mar 30th 2022, 11:00 PM
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Rafael Benitez defends decision to play Seamus Coleman on the left
The Irish international started the defeat to Brighton in an unfamiliar role.
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Jan 3rd 2022, 3:37 PM
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# prop life
Ireland still open to prospect of Porter switching to loosehead as Furlong returns
The 25-year-old has been crucial at tighthead for Leinster and Ireland in the past six months.
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Jan 28th 2021, 6:00 AM
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Adama Traore approached by NFL teams, says Wolves team-mate Saiss
The pacy attacker is having the best season of his career.
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Jan 7th 2020, 10:35 AM
# flyer
Kildare man O'Brien benefits from stint in 7s as he pushes on with Leinster
The 23-year-old has shone at outside centre and fullback early on this season.
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Nov 27th 2019, 10:03 AM
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'I’d love to be more advanced and scoring goals, but wherever he puts me, I’m happy'
Alan Browne helped Ireland claim a deserved win over New Zealand last night.
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Nov 15th 2019, 1:05 PM
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Deegan slips into his favourite position as Leinster face toughest test of young season
The back row has had to divide his time across three positions, but starts at 8 for the second time this season.
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Nov 8th 2019, 6:00 AM
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Jack of all trades Carbery covering scrum-half for Ireland against Russia
The 23-year-old Munster man will be wearing the number 21 shirt tomorrow in Kobe.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 6:16 AM
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Carbery comes through 'nervous days' of injury to make the World Cup
The 23-year-old had a real scare when he injured his ankle in Ireland’s first warm-up game.
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Sep 18th 2019, 12:45 PM
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Matt Doherty open to playing unfamiliar right-wing role for Ireland
The Wolves wing-back may be pressed into a new position against Gibraltar.
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Mar 20th 2019, 11:50 AM
# Max Power
Leinster's Deegan benefits from starting opportunities in a 'seven-and-a-half role'
The 22-year-old was excellent during the province’s Pro14 victory over the Cheetahs last weekend.
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Mar 6th 2019, 6:30 AM
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Fabinho prepared to fill in at centre-back after becoming a regular for Liverpool
The Brazilian was deployed at the heart of the Reds defence in last weekend’s win over Brighton due to injuries.
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Jan 17th 2019, 1:49 PM
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Ulsterman Addison hungry for more after Ireland debut in Chicago
The 26-year-old is pleased his move to Ulster is paying off.
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Nov 4th 2018, 8:15 PM
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Cullen 'looking at the broader picture' as O'Brien slots in at number eight
The 31-year-old is named in an exciting back row unit alongside Rhys Ruddock and Dan Leavy for Saturday’s clash with Munster.
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Oct 5th 2018, 2:38 PM
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'Whether you find the Dublin hip hop duo funny or not, there's no excuse for Versatile's racist lyrics'
If you think Versatile’s work is satirical, you probably don’t understand satire.
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Oct 2nd 2018, 8:00 AM
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Reddit doesn't know what to make of Lifestyle Sports' new ad with Dublin rap duo Versatile
Yup the lads!
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Jun 22nd 2018, 1:33 PM
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'He's got all the attributes -- his leap, his athleticism, great right and left feet, going forward and defensively'
Dundalk defender Brian Gartland was singing the praises of Sean Hoare after last night’s man-of-the-match display against Bohemians.
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May 19th 2018, 11:47 AM
# walk the walk
Carbery happy to take charge in backline, even when it means over-ruling Sexton
A year on from his famous debut, the Athy man is doing more than operating as understudy.
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Nov 8th 2017, 6:43 AM
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10 or 15? Leinster just happy to see Carbery continuing to improve
The Ireland international is learning with every game as he manages two positions.
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May 9th 2017, 8:00 AM
# Pro12
Niggling injuries behind him, Jordi Murphy ready to reach for top form again
Leinster’s flanker has endured a difficult season`after years of constant improvement, but he’s fit and firing again in time for the business end.
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May 19th 2016, 6:50 AM
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Ireland set to turn to McClean with just one fit striker for Slovakia
Martin O’Neill hinted that the West Brom winger could be in line for a different role tomorrow evening.
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Mar 28th 2016, 2:40 PM
# midfield magician
Ireland international Olding eyeing Ulster's 12 shirt on return from ACL injury
The 22-year-old has been through tough times in the last two seasons.
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Jan 27th 2016, 7:00 AM
# 13 or 15?
'You could play him at 10 and he'd do a job' - Payne shows class for Ulster
The 30-year-old Ireland international was in superb form in yesterday’s win over Oyonnax.
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Jan 24th 2016, 7:30 AM
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Ian Madigan may get a run at scrum-half against Romania - Schmidt
The Leinster man starts at out-half, but may move inside for the closing stages at Wembley.
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Sep 25th 2015, 6:11 PM
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Zebo at fullback and more talking points from Schmidt's Ireland XV
Jack Conan makes his debut, Madigan steers the ship and D’Arcy returns.
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Aug 13th 2015, 2:03 PM
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Ruddock ready for Georgian power after starring in Boks beating
The Leinster flanker turned 24 today and now feels a settled part of Joe Schmidt’s group.
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Nov 13th 2014, 6:00 AM
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Higgins happy to be back in the corner as the Green and Red seek fourth straight title
The versatile Ballyhaunis man had no complaints when moved into the forward line, but is taking back his familiar jersey.
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Jul 12th 2014, 9:00 AM
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5 hurling goalkeepers who can play a bit outfield
They can stop scores at one end and strike them at the other.
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Mar 9th 2013, 8:00 AM
# Forward Thinking
Guinness Series: Ryan hoping to knock the stuffing from the Springboks
The Munster forward believes he has been bred for rugby challenges that sides like South Africa are sure to pose.
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Nov 6th 2012, 3:51 PM