# Debut

This year

2023

# Interview

The Scottish-born winger who caught the eye on his Ireland debut

Mikey Johnston enjoyed a memorable first appearance against Latvia.

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Mar 25th 2023, 12:59 AM

# starting out

Matt Doherty makes La Liga bow for Atletico, Ebosele handed full Serie A debut

The 20-year-old Ebosele joined at the beginning of the season after his contract elapsed at Derby.

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Mar 4th 2023, 10:09 PM

# hot prospect

Praise for Irish teenager after making Celtic debut

Bosun Lawal made another significant step in his development on Saturday.

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Jan 22nd 2023, 3:24 PM

Last year

2022

# Debut

'I don’t want to make it a one-cap thing, I want to keep driving on'

Jeremy Loughman reflects on a week to remember after winning his first Test cap for Ireland.

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Nov 12th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Flying the flag

Meath and Cork stars confirmed for AFLW debuts on Saturday

Vikki Wall and Erika O’Shea will both feature for North Melbourne.

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Aug 24th 2022, 3:57 PM

# New Signings

Southampton hand Gavin Bazunu Premier League debut, Nathan Collins starts for Wolves

Bazunu starts in goal as the Saints take on Tottenham Hotspur in London.

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Aug 6th 2022, 2:51 PM

# first impression

Nunez's impact hailed by Klopp after eye-catching debut

The Uruguay striker played a key role as Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-1 in Leicester.

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Jul 30th 2022, 10:29 PM

# Debut

Stephen Kenny's son in line for second Northern Ireland start after debut against Manchester United

The Dundalk player qualifies having been born in Derry while his father was manager of the Candystripes.

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Jul 26th 2022, 12:30 PM

# first cap

Max Spring handed his France debut in second Test against Japan

Fabien Galthié’s team is otherwise unchanged for the clash in Tokyo.

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Jul 7th 2022, 11:32 AM

# hot prospect

Man City teenager surprised to make Northern Ireland debut

Shea Charles provided one of the high points of an often flat night at Windsor Park.

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Jun 3rd 2022, 11:11 PM

# Debut

'I’d say it’ll hit me in a few more weeks how amazing it was'

Ireland fullback Molly Scuffil-McCabe first took up the game at the encouragement of an Irish rugby legend.

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Apr 27th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Debut Day

'It's something you dream of when you first start playing' - from rugby roots to Ireland's call

Aoibheann Reilly will make her Ireland 15s debut this weekend.

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Mar 25th 2022, 3:25 PM

# Dream Debut

'It shows he's a baller. He likes to rove and make things happen'

Mack Hansen’s performance against Wales drew praise on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Feb 7th 2022, 8:03 PM

# opener

Ireland set to name settled team with Hansen in the mix for possible debut

Andy Farrell will tomorrow confirm big calls in the midfield and back three.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 9:34 PM

# The Return

'I missed the Premier League,' says Coutinho, after unforgettable debut

The Brazilian latched onto Jacob Ramsey’s low cross with a cool finish from close-range to cap Villa’s fightback.

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Jan 16th 2022, 12:01 AM

All time

# highly anticipated

Duane Vermeulen could make his Ulster debut away to Clermont this weekend

The World Cup-winning Springbok ‘remains well’ following a period of self-isolation due to Covid-19.

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Dec 8th 2021, 3:15 PM

# hot prospect

Ireland U21 international Noss makes Bundesliga debut

The midfielder came off the bench in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 4-0 win over Furth.

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Nov 21st 2021, 5:26 PM

# Debut

'My brother literally flew in from France on the morning of the game'

Maeve Óg O’Leary was impressive on her first cap for Ireland on Friday night.

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Nov 15th 2021, 10:34 AM

# Relief

18-year-old starlet inspires Barcelona to win

Ansu Fati came to the rescue again for Ronald Koeman’s side.

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Oct 17th 2021, 10:40 PM

# southampton to sligo

'It's been a long time coming, I'm over the moon' - Dream debut for Ireland's newest star Lucy Quinn

The English-born attacker made her impact felt immediately, after a lengthy process to confirm her eligibility.

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Sep 22nd 2021, 9:54 AM

# Influence

Lionel Messi brought 'calmness' to PSG on debut

The Argentina international’s arrival was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from the 6,000 travelling fans.

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Aug 30th 2021, 11:54 AM

# Impact

Dream debut for Hendrikse as South Africa beat Argentina

The scrum-half dived over in the corner to secure the third try in Gqeberha that left the Springboks level with New Zealand on five points at the top of the table.

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Aug 14th 2021, 7:50 PM

# Local Lad

'It's been a long time coming' - McCarthy buzzing to finally be back at boyhood club Celtic

The Glasgow-born Ireland midfielder, who had a brief spell with the Hoops as a teenager, is ready to make his debut this weekend.

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Aug 6th 2021, 3:52 PM

# Team news

Tierney-Martin set for Connacht debut off the bench tomorrow night

Andy Friend has rejigged his team for the visit to Scarlets.

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Mar 21st 2021, 1:27 PM

# Irish Abroad

23-year-old Birr man Regan makes Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders

The Crusaders came out on top in the Super Rugby Aotearoa opener in Dunedin.

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Feb 26th 2021, 8:07 AM

# Irish Abroad

'It was great to see an Irish international playing Super Rugby'

34-year-old Rob Kearney impressed for the Force in their defeat to the Brumbies.

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Feb 22nd 2021, 4:26 PM

# Boost

Irish international marks full debut with superb goal in Preston victory

Greg Cunningham was making his first start since re-joining the club.

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Feb 12th 2021, 10:14 PM

# Debut

Rob Kearney makes first Western Force appearance ahead of new Super Rugby AU season

Irish rugby’s most decorated player signed for the Force in September and made to move to Australia just after Christmas.

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Feb 9th 2021, 10:54 AM

# Debut

O'Sullivan 'extremely proud' after road to Ulster leads on to first Ireland cap

The 25-year-old prop came off the bench in the win over Scotland.

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Dec 7th 2020, 7:15 AM

# first cap

'It's massively deserved' - Ulster man O'Sullivan set for Ireland debut against Scots

The 25-year-old prop has been included on the bench for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup clash.

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Dec 3rd 2020, 8:29 PM

# Ready to go

Ireland U21 and Liverpool goalkeeper handed Champions League debut

Regular number one Alisson misses out as a precaution due to a tight leg muscle, paving the way for Caoimhín Kelleher to make a surprise start.

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Dec 1st 2020, 6:57 PM

# step up

'I reckon I've got a target on my back!' - Lowe loves first taste of Test rugby

The Leinster wing got stuck in against Wales and is now targeting a win in Twickenham.

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Nov 17th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Team news

Keenan and Connors handed debuts as Stockdale moves to 15 for Ireland

Ed Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park are set for their first caps off the bench against Italy.

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Oct 21st 2020, 12:29 PM

# Comeback

Beauden Barrett to make Blues debut at 15 as Savea returns for Hurricanes

The two-time World Rugby player of the year hasn’t played since the World Cup.

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Jun 12th 2020, 8:55 AM

# Irish Abroad

20-year-old Louth native Michael McDonald makes Super Rugby debut

The 20-year-old scrum-half was a key player for the Australia U20s last year.

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Mar 6th 2020, 12:31 PM

# Rising Star

'This is a different ball game': Ex-Meath captain making her presence felt on international rugby stage

Leinster 20-year-old Judy Bobbett made her Six Nations debut in the Ireland second row on Sunday.

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Feb 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

# fresh face

'We think he'll add a dimension to us, especially in attack off the bench'

Max Deegan is set for his Ireland debut against Wales on Saturday.

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Feb 4th 2020, 4:02 PM

# standing out

'He’s exactly the type of player that we wanted' - Bilic praises Irish international's impact

Callum Robinson enjoyed an eye-catching debut for West Brom.

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Feb 3rd 2020, 11:35 AM

# Team news

England hand fullback Furbank a debut in Paris as Curry moves to number eight

Bath prop Will Stuart is also set for his first cap off the bench at Stade de France.

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Jan 31st 2020, 10:57 AM

# Debut

Mourinho blames 'fatigue and emotions' for late West Ham fightback

Late goals from Michail Antonio and Angelo Ogbonna ensured endured a nervy finale on his first game in charge of Tottenham.

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Nov 23rd 2019, 3:44 PM