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# Young blood

This year
2023
'He’s told me that his dream is to play with Ireland' - Anagu one to watch for U20s
Richie Murphy is delighted to have Ike Anagu on board for the forthcoming U20 Six Nations.
Gauff edges Raducanu in battle of the prodigies to book third-round spot
The pair tussled for an hour and 42 minutes at the Australian Open.
Last year
2022
Waterford and Ballygunner’s new star Fitzgerald hailed as 'Dessie Hutchinson 2.0’
The teenager scored 1-4 in Munster final win over Ballyea.
Ireland U19s qualify for Euros Elite Phase after big win over Wales
Tom Mohan’s side struck twice late on to seal their progression with a game to spare.
Leinster confirm seven new Academy players
Ben Brownlee, James Culhane, Aitzol Arenzana-King, Diarmuid Mangan, Rory McGuire, Sam Prendergast and Charlie Tector all join ahead of the 2022/23 season.
Dillon fears 'sting in the Galway tail' as Mayo chase All-Ireland minor glory
The neighbours face off in the first-ever all-Connacht national final
Former Pat’s and Sligo midfielder appointed Airdrie player-manager at 29
Rhys McCabe is ‘raring to go’ with the Scottish League One side.
All time
On our radar! 10 young ladies football and camogie players to watch in 2021
You’ll be hearing a lot about these rising stars when inter-county action returns.
Another stunning victory as Yan Bingtao upsets Higgins to win Masters title
The Chinese star became the youngest Masters champion since Ronnie O’Sullivan in 1995.
AC Milan sign promising Norwegian striker who impressed against them in Europa League
Meanwhile, Lucas Paquetá has left the club to join Lyon.
'He's my childhood hero... I'm stuck for words' - Cork teen star after incredible win over O'Sullivan
Aaron Hill let his lead slip before rallying to defeat The Rocket at the European Masters.
'I felt like I had been transported back to Ireland, listening to my Granny saying 'Go on, Go on, Go on''
Alli Murphy is among the new faces in Vera Pauw’s Ireland side for their clash with Germany.
'She was scoring 100-metre tries' - Ireland lament loss of teen sensation for remainder of Six Nations
Adam Griggs says he wasn’t surprised to see Beibhinn Parsons make a huge impact in their opening games.
Penalties needed to separate Connacht rivals but Galway U20 footballers progress to last four
The Tribesmen edged past Mayo at MacHale Park.
‘He is a player I like' - Solskjaer confirms Man United's interest in teenage star Haaland
The boss has expressed his admiration towards a fellow Norwegian who has been heavily linked with a January move to Old Trafford.
Star forward retains Cork captaincy after back-to-back club All-Ireland wins
Doireann O’Sullivan leads Ephie Fitzgerald’s Rebels again in 2020.
'The two will be free to fight': Ferrari will allow Leclerc to challenge teammate Vettel
Sebastian Vettel’s status as ‘champion’ will not stop Charles Leclerc from competing, says team boss Mattia Binotto.
Rovers and Waterford announce exciting double swoops ahead of season opener
The Hoops have signed a Bosnian striker and a German keeper with ‘two very good, young, athletic strikers’ joining Waterford on loan.
Koscielny returns as Lacazette's goal helps youthful Arsenal get the job done
Already through to the next stage, they ran out 1-0 winners over Qarabag in the Europa League.
A first professional defeat but James Ryan's remarkable rise continues
The 21-year-old had another impressive outing against the Wallabies last weekend.
Cork City sign 'exciting' 18-year-old attacking talent on loan from Preston
Michael Howard will link up with John Caulfield’s League of Ireland champions until June.
17-year-old Simon Carr one of four debutants in Ireland's Davis Cup squad
Conor Niland’s senior men’s team get their 2018 campaign underway in February.
Castlebar Mitchels' defender and 2016 All-Ireland U21 winner among starters for Mayo
Castlebar hosts Saturday night’s tie.
Youth the best policy for Leinster as Academy conveyor belt continues to produce
Three of the club’s home-grown players are set to make their international debuts this weekend, as the next crop prepare to take on Zebre.
All Blacks hand debut to 21-year-old centre for Wallabies clash in Wellington
Anton Lienert-Brown has been named to start by Steve Hansen in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test.
5 U21 players to start in Kildare senior side against Offaly
The Faithful county have named three championship debutants.
Simon Hick's View from the Frontline: You will meet a tall, dark stranger
Declan Kidney has gambled a lot on Conor Murray’s being the man to do a job at scrum half – in just his second senior Ireland start.
Tipp minors seal stunning All-Ireland football victory
Dessie Farrell’s Dublin were denied after a cracking curtain-raiser at Croke Park this afternoon.
Watch the best bits from last night's epic Munster U21 decider
This extraordinary provincial final will be long remembered, check out some of the scoring at the Gaelic Grounds here.
Tale of the tape: McGeeney v McGuinness
Two of the GAA’s brightest young managers square up at Croke Park tomorrow as Kildare face Donegal.