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#versatile

# versatile - Wednesday 15 June, 2022

'People see I'm tall and assume I am slow and unagile, but I'm comfortable in midfield'
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

'People see I'm tall and assume I am slow and unagile, but I'm comfortable in midfield'

Jun 15th 2022, 11:00 PM 17,433 Views 0 Comments

Nathan Collins reflects on his wonder-goal against Ukraine and his early days as a midfielder.

# versatile - Wednesday 30 March, 2022

'For me it's about adapting to do whatever is needed to carve out a career'
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

'For me it's about adapting to do whatever is needed to carve out a career'

Mar 30th 2022, 11:00 PM 8,121 Views 1 Comment

Ryan Manning was brought to England by Harry Redknapp as an attacking midfielder but the Galwegian learned quickly not to be pigeon holed.

# versatile - Monday 3 January, 2022

Rafael Benitez defends decision to play Seamus Coleman on the left
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Rafael Benitez defends decision to play Seamus Coleman on the left

Jan 3rd 2022, 3:37 PM 6,915 Views 2 Comments

The Irish international started the defeat to Brighton in an unfamiliar role.

# versatile - Thursday 28 January, 2021

Ireland still open to prospect of Porter switching to loosehead as Furlong returns
# Prop Life
From The42
# Prop Life

Ireland still open to prospect of Porter switching to loosehead as Furlong returns

Jan 28th 2021, 6:00 AM 6,589 Views 18 Comments

The 25-year-old has been crucial at tighthead for Leinster and Ireland in the past six months.

# versatile - Tuesday 7 January, 2020

Adama Traore approached by NFL teams, says Wolves team-mate Saiss
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Adama Traore approached by NFL teams, says Wolves team-mate Saiss

Jan 7th 2020, 10:35 AM 13,554 Views 3 Comments

The pacy attacker is having the best season of his career.

# versatile - Wednesday 27 November, 2019

Kildare man O'Brien benefits from stint in 7s as he pushes on with Leinster
# Flyer
From The42
# Flyer

Kildare man O'Brien benefits from stint in 7s as he pushes on with Leinster

Nov 27th 2019, 10:03 AM 7,129 Views 2 Comments

The 23-year-old has shone at outside centre and fullback early on this season.

# versatile - Friday 15 November, 2019

'I’d love to be more advanced and scoring goals, but wherever he puts me, I’m happy'
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

'I’d love to be more advanced and scoring goals, but wherever he puts me, I’m happy'

Nov 15th 2019, 1:05 PM 5,779 Views 0 Comments

Alan Browne helped Ireland claim a deserved win over New Zealand last night.

# versatile - Friday 8 November, 2019

Deegan slips into his favourite position as Leinster face toughest test of young season
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Deegan slips into his favourite position as Leinster face toughest test of young season

Nov 8th 2019, 6:00 AM 7,390 Views 9 Comments

The back row has had to divide his time across three positions, but starts at 8 for the second time this season.

# versatile - Wednesday 2 October, 2019

Jack of all trades Carbery covering scrum-half for Ireland against Russia
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Jack of all trades Carbery covering scrum-half for Ireland against Russia

Oct 2nd 2019, 6:16 AM 11,317 Views 20 Comments

The 23-year-old Munster man will be wearing the number 21 shirt tomorrow in Kobe.

# versatile - Wednesday 18 September, 2019

Carbery comes through 'nervous days' of injury to make the World Cup
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Carbery comes through 'nervous days' of injury to make the World Cup

Sep 18th 2019, 12:45 PM 8,951 Views 16 Comments

The 23-year-old had a real scare when he injured his ankle in Ireland’s first warm-up game.

# versatile - Wednesday 20 March, 2019

Matt Doherty open to playing unfamiliar right-wing role for Ireland
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Matt Doherty open to playing unfamiliar right-wing role for Ireland

Mar 20th 2019, 11:50 AM 6,115 Views 10 Comments

The Wolves wing-back may be pressed into a new position against Gibraltar.

# versatile - Wednesday 6 March, 2019

Leinster's Deegan benefits from starting opportunities in a 'seven-and-a-half role'
# Max Power
From The42
# Max Power

Leinster's Deegan benefits from starting opportunities in a 'seven-and-a-half role'

Mar 6th 2019, 6:30 AM 6,648 Views 5 Comments

The 22-year-old was excellent during the province’s Pro14 victory over the Cheetahs last weekend.

# versatile - Thursday 17 January, 2019

Fabinho prepared to fill in at centre-back after becoming a regular for Liverpool
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Fabinho prepared to fill in at centre-back after becoming a regular for Liverpool

Jan 17th 2019, 1:49 PM 5,486 Views 7 Comments

The Brazilian was deployed at the heart of the Reds defence in last weekend’s win over Brighton due to injuries.

# versatile - Sunday 4 November, 2018

Ulsterman Addison hungry for more after Ireland debut in Chicago
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Ulsterman Addison hungry for more after Ireland debut in Chicago

Nov 4th 2018, 8:15 PM 9,002 Views 18 Comments

The 26-year-old is pleased his move to Ulster is paying off.

# versatile - Friday 5 October, 2018

Cullen 'looking at the broader picture' as O'Brien slots in at number eight
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Cullen 'looking at the broader picture' as O'Brien slots in at number eight

Oct 5th 2018, 2:38 PM 7,614 Views 6 Comments

The 31-year-old is named in an exciting back row unit alongside Rhys Ruddock and Dan Leavy for Saturday’s clash with Munster.

# versatile - Tuesday 2 October, 2018

'Whether you find the Dublin hip hop duo funny or not, there's no excuse for Versatile's racist lyrics'
# Versatile
From The Daily Edge
# Versatile

'Whether you find the Dublin hip hop duo funny or not, there's no excuse for Versatile's racist lyrics'

Oct 2nd 2018, 8:00 AM 72,446 Views 12 Comments

If you think Versatile’s work is satirical, you probably don’t understand satire.

# versatile - Friday 22 June, 2018

Reddit doesn't know what to make of Lifestyle Sports' new ad with Dublin rap duo Versatile
# Versatile
From The Daily Edge
# Versatile

Reddit doesn't know what to make of Lifestyle Sports' new ad with Dublin rap duo Versatile

Jun 22nd 2018, 1:33 PM 12,003 Views 2 Comments

Yup the lads!

# versatile - Saturday 19 May, 2018

'He's got all the attributes -- his leap, his athleticism, great right and left feet, going forward and defensively'
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

'He's got all the attributes -- his leap, his athleticism, great right and left feet, going forward and defensively'

May 19th 2018, 11:47 AM 5,674 Views 1 Comment

Dundalk defender Brian Gartland was singing the praises of Sean Hoare after last night’s man-of-the-match display against Bohemians.

# versatile - Wednesday 8 November, 2017

Carbery happy to take charge in backline, even when it means over-ruling Sexton
# Walk The Walk
From The42
# Walk The Walk

Carbery happy to take charge in backline, even when it means over-ruling Sexton

Nov 8th 2017, 6:43 AM 10,457 Views 24 Comments

A year on from his famous debut, the Athy man is doing more than operating as understudy.

# versatile - Tuesday 9 May, 2017

10 or 15? Leinster just happy to see Carbery continuing to improve
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

10 or 15? Leinster just happy to see Carbery continuing to improve

May 9th 2017, 8:00 AM 10,322 Views 20 Comments

The Ireland international is learning with every game as he manages two positions.

# versatile - Thursday 19 May, 2016

Niggling injuries behind him, Jordi Murphy ready to reach for top form again
# Pro12
From The42
# Pro12

Niggling injuries behind him, Jordi Murphy ready to reach for top form again

May 19th 2016, 6:50 AM 3,690 Views 15 Comments

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.

# versatile - Monday 28 March, 2016

Ireland set to turn to McClean with just one fit striker for Slovakia
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Ireland set to turn to McClean with just one fit striker for Slovakia

Mar 28th 2016, 2:40 PM 5,623 Views 11 Comments

Martin O’Neill hinted that the West Brom winger could be in line for a different role tomorrow evening.

# versatile - Wednesday 27 January, 2016

Ireland international Olding eyeing Ulster's 12 shirt on return from ACL injury
# Midfield Magician
From The42
# Midfield Magician

Ireland international Olding eyeing Ulster's 12 shirt on return from ACL injury

Jan 27th 2016, 7:00 AM 5,782 Views 14 Comments

The 22-year-old has been through tough times in the last two seasons.

# versatile - Sunday 24 January, 2016

'You could play him at 10 and he'd do a job' - Payne shows class for Ulster
# 13 Or 15?
From The42
# 13 Or 15?

'You could play him at 10 and he'd do a job' - Payne shows class for Ulster

Jan 24th 2016, 7:30 AM 9,942 Views 38 Comments

The 30-year-old Ireland international was in superb form in yesterday’s win over Oyonnax.

# versatile - Friday 25 September, 2015

Ian Madigan may get a run at scrum-half against Romania - Schmidt
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Ian Madigan may get a run at scrum-half against Romania - Schmidt

Sep 25th 2015, 6:11 PM 7,697 Views 11 Comments

The Leinster man starts at out-half, but may move inside for the closing stages at Wembley.

# versatile - Thursday 13 August, 2015

Zebo at fullback and more talking points from Schmidt's Ireland XV
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Zebo at fullback and more talking points from Schmidt's Ireland XV

Aug 13th 2015, 2:03 PM 13,076 Views 14 Comments

Jack Conan makes his debut, Madigan steers the ship and D’Arcy returns.

# versatile - Thursday 13 November, 2014

Ruddock ready for Georgian power after starring in Boks beating
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Ruddock ready for Georgian power after starring in Boks beating

Nov 13th 2014, 6:00 AM 3,070 Views 3 Comments

The Leinster flanker turned 24 today and now feels a settled part of Joe Schmidt’s group.

# versatile - Saturday 12 July, 2014

Higgins happy to be back in the corner as the Green and Red seek fourth straight title
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

Higgins happy to be back in the corner as the Green and Red seek fourth straight title

Jul 12th 2014, 9:00 AM 3,201 Views 2 Comments

The versatile Ballyhaunis man had no complaints when moved into the forward line, but is taking back his familiar jersey.

# versatile - Saturday 9 March, 2013

5 hurling goalkeepers who can play a bit outfield
# Versatile
From The42
# Versatile

5 hurling goalkeepers who can play a bit outfield

Mar 9th 2013, 8:00 AM 4,470 Views 0 Comments

They can stop scores at one end and strike them at the other.

# versatile - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

Guinness Series: Ryan hoping to knock the stuffing from the Springboks
# Forward Thinking
From The42
# Forward Thinking

Guinness Series: Ryan hoping to knock the stuffing from the Springboks

Nov 6th 2012, 3:51 PM 1,081 Views 0 Comments

The Munster forward believes he has been bred for rugby challenges that sides like South Africa are sure to pose.

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