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# Midfield

This month
December 2023
Aki on top as young guns aim to break established order
The Irish midfield has a settled look but there are others intent on shaking it up.
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Dec 2nd 2023, 7:30 AM
Top-end prospects mean Irish back row depth is in good order
Crop of exciting young Irish locks can add to Farrell's frontline trio
Last month
November 2023
Leinster's Osborne continues to show why Andy Farrell rates him
The uncapped 22-year-old has had a good start to the season in midfield.
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Nov 20th 2023, 7:30 PM
This year
2023
'Hopefully I've shown I can really achieve and perform at this level'
Stuart McCloskey knows he’s in a battle to make the World Cup squad.
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Aug 8th 2023, 6:00 AM
Music man Henshaw hoping for better luck in third World Cup
The 30-year-old has been injured the week before the last two tournaments.
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Jul 21st 2023, 6:00 AM
Jordie Barrett a growing force at 12 for the All Blacks
The 26-year-old shone against Argentina but faces a real test from the Springboks.
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Jul 12th 2023, 6:30 AM
Fekitoa's season of two halves ends on a glorious high with Munster
The Tongan centre will move on to Benetton this summer after a rollercoaster year.
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May 29th 2023, 9:36 AM
How instinctive, creative Antoine Frisch has become a key man for Munster
The France native has helped to transform the southern province’s attack this season.
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Mar 30th 2023, 1:13 PM
McCloskey starts for Ireland as Ringrose ruled out of Italy clash
Jimmy O’Brien comes into the number 23 shirt.
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Feb 24th 2023, 1:23 PM
Last year
2022
'Stu has done exceptionally well' - McCloskey makes Ireland chances count
The Ulster man will start his third consecutive Test tomorrow against Australia.
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Nov 18th 2022, 2:42 PM
'I didn’t expect to be in the squad or the team, so it was a shock'
19-year-old Aoife Dalton enjoyed a promising Ireland debut last weekend.
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Aug 27th 2022, 7:30 AM
Ulster centre McCloskey called up to Ireland squad in New Zealand
His provincial team-mate James Hume suffered an injury against the Māori All Blacks.
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Jul 2nd 2022, 1:25 PM
Breen keen on England test after 'unbelievable' experience in Musgrave Park
The 22-year-old UL Bohs centre could come into the starting XV this weekend.
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Apr 21st 2022, 6:30 AM
Wales 'really healthy' as Halaholo ticks boxes for Ireland game
The Cardiff centre is set to be available for selection for the clash in Dublin.
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Feb 1st 2022, 1:39 PM
Ireland midfielder Ronan's strike enough for St Mirren to see off Aberdeen
It was a third victory of 2022 for Jim Goodwin’s side.
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Jan 25th 2022, 10:39 PM
'He's definitely an x-factor player' - Munster linked with Fekitoa
The former All Black centre was discussed on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
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Jan 10th 2022, 9:00 PM
Munster still in market for a centre with Morris set to renew Sarries contract
Damian de Allende is out of contract at the end of the season and currently expected to leave.
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Jan 8th 2022, 6:00 AM
Ulster's thrilling centre combination is an increasingly key weapon
Stuart McCloskey and James Hume have built a strong understanding.
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Jan 6th 2022, 7:00 PM
Munster make move to sign Irish-qualified centre Morris from Saracens
The 24-year-old centre could join the Irish province ahead of next season.
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Jan 5th 2022, 8:30 PM
All time
Criminology student Higgins solving the challenges of playing 13
The 22-year-old impressed for Ireland against Italy last weekend.
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Sep 23rd 2021, 7:30 AM
Henshaw primed to play a central role in a dangerous Lions backline
20-year-old Louis Rees-Zammit has been included among the Lions’ back three options.
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Jun 19th 2021, 7:30 AM
Jones names Daly at 13 as Slade ruled out of England's clash with Ireland
Joe Marchant comes onto the bench for the trip to Dublin but England are unchanged otherwise.
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Mar 18th 2021, 11:11 AM
Munster will look to impact of 'world-class' centre De Allende in Europe
The Springboks midfielder has settled into life in Limerick very well.
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Dec 11th 2020, 6:30 AM
McCloskey impatient to get Ireland career going again with cap number four
The Ulster centre hasn’t played Test rugby since November 2018.
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Nov 25th 2020, 5:19 PM
'Ireland v England, it doesn't come any bigger than that. I'd love a crack at it'
Chris Farrell hopes to retain his place but Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are also in contention.
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Nov 16th 2020, 1:01 AM
Chris Farrell relishing overdue reunion with Henshaw
The Munster centre is also enthusiastic about playing with rather than against the ‘fiery’ James Lowe.
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Nov 10th 2020, 4:27 PM
Henshaw and Aki set for titanic midfield battle against Fickou and Vakatawa
The Leinster man was sharp off the bench against Italy last weekend.
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Oct 27th 2020, 12:00 PM
22-year-old Hume shining for Ulster as he knuckles down to show potential
The outside centre scored an excellent try in last weekend’s Pro14 final against Leinster.
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Sep 18th 2020, 7:00 AM
Ex-Connacht man Ahki wary of threat Ulster's McCloskey poses to Toulouse
The New Zealander enjoyed his time in Galway but has thrived with the Top 14 club.
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Sep 18th 2020, 6:00 AM
Everton complete new-look midfield by signing Frenchman Doucoure
The 27-year-old arrives at Goodison Park from relegated Watford, following moves for Allan and James Rodriguez.
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Sep 9th 2020, 10:19 AM
Ireland U19 midfielder Joe Hodge named Man City's Scholar of the Year
The 17-year-old scored a superb goal on his Republic of Ireland U19 debut last summer.
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Jul 31st 2020, 2:34 PM
Scarlets confirm Wales centre Parkes' exit ahead of expected Japan move
The 32-year-old will be ineligible for the Welsh if he heads abroad.
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May 13th 2020, 5:20 PM
'I really think Ringrose is a strong option' - Picking the 2021 Lions centre pairing
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly saw the lads choose their midfields and back threes.
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May 7th 2020, 5:09 PM
Ringrose nailed on at 13, so who plays 12? - Ireland's midfield for the Six Nations
Chris Farrell and Stuart McCoskey are also vying for centre places under Andy Farrell.
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Jan 25th 2020, 9:00 AM
'A lot of countries would choose Stuart McCloskey in their Six Nations squad'
Ulster boss Dan McFarland said the centre is ‘really disappointed’ after missing out.
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Jan 19th 2020, 8:45 AM
Henshaw and Ringrose the more tested midfield combo against All Blacks
The All Blacks have plenty of experience but some relatively new combinations.
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Oct 17th 2019, 1:04 PM
'Robbie is a big player for us' - Ireland feel Henshaw is worth the World Cup wait
The Leinster centre hasn’t featured in Japan yet due to a hamstring injury.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 5:55 AM
Still no Henshaw - Ireland carrying the centre shows his importance to Schmidt
The 26-year-old has played just 80 minutes of rugby since 25 May.
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Oct 1st 2019, 7:18 AM
'People have their own opinions' - Aki proud to represent Ireland at the World Cup
The Connacht man says he has been embraced by the Irish rugby public since moving to Galway in 2014.
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Sep 16th 2019, 1:00 AM
'I thought the dream had gone' - Farrell earns World Cup spot with Ireland
The Munster midfielder will be competing with Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw in Japan.
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Sep 13th 2019, 8:30 AM
Aki and Henshaw make impact as Ireland's midfield competition heats up
Joe Schmidt has strong options, with Garry Ringrose and Chris Farrell also in his World Cup squad.
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Sep 7th 2019, 7:00 PM
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