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# fresh face
Stephen Bradley excited by potential of new Shamrock Rovers signing Simon Power
“He’s got great strength and speed and can play all over midfield, centrally, on the right and left, and behind the front two as well also defensively.”
# fresh face
'I saw Aoife in Dubai, my very first day in the job, and I was like, 'Who is this person?''
The Enniscorthy RFC product is set for her Ireland debut against Italy this weekend.
# fresh face
QPR coach Eustace replaces Anthony Barry on Ireland coaching staff
Stephen Kenny has added to his staff ahead of the friendly double-header with Belgium and Lithuania.
All time
# uncapped
Ulster prop O'Sullivan called up to Ireland squad ahead of Georgia clash
The 24-year-old loosehead has been in strong form for the northern province.
# 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.
# fresh face
RTÉ announces new Nationwide presenter following retirement of Mary Kennedy
The next season of the show will air in 2020.
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Ex-Highlander Faddes feeling right at home with Ulster's style of play
The South Islander was not put off by his first visit to Belfast with the Barbarians three years ago.
# fresh face
Doon's Mikey O'Brien handed debut as All-Ireland champions Limerick make eight changes for Cork clash
John Kiely’s side have won all three of their opening Division 1A fixtures, including last week’s dismantling of Kilkenny.
# fresh face
Ireland set to hand 'smart kid' Byrne debut from bench against Wallabies
The 23-year-old out-half has been included among the replacements for Saturday’s clash in Sydney.
# fresh face
Tadhg Beirne bringing 'good energy' as he gets set for Ireland debut
The 26-year-old will be covering the second row and blindside flank on Saturday against the Wallabies.
# graft
The Uber-driving Mormon missionary who is set for a Wallabies debut
Queensland Reds back row Caleb Timu is expected to feature against Ireland on Saturday.
# cast out
Cuba on the cusp of new era as Castro to relinquish power this week
It’ll be the first time in nearly 60 years a Castro has not ruled Cuba.
# Powerhouse
Timani to make first Wallabies start in Argentina clash at Twickenham
Michael Cheika’s side can still finish second in the Rugby Championship if results go their way.
# fresh face
Liverpool have a new first-choice goalkeeper as Simon Mignolet is dropped
Loris Karius was signed from Mainz in the summer.
# fresh face
Dublin's newest senior hurling recruit is a Kerry native
Darragh O’Connell was handed his debut in a challenge game last night by manager Ger Cunningham.
# Pro12
JJ Hanrahan hungry for more action with Munster after senior debut
The promising out-half replaced Ronan O’Gara in his side’s home win over Dragons at Thomond Park.