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Saturday 5 December 2020
Head coach Andy Farrell feels he needs to keep creating more competition for places.
Ed Byrne, Will Connors, Jamison Gibson-Park, Shane Daly, Hugo Keenan, and Ryan Baird have been included.
Isi Naisarani, Jack Dempsey, and Tevita Kuridrani miss out on the 44-man selection.
Niall Murray, Sean Masterson, Conor Dean, Colm Reilly, Peter Sullivan and Jordan Duggan have earned pro contracts.
The new Labour leader appointed leadership rival Lisa Nandy as shadow foreign secretary.
The English have a new forwards coach, attack coach, number eight, and fullback.
There will be dozens of new – and old – faces in the 33rd Dáil.
We profile some of the recent arrivals ahead of the start of the new campaign this Friday.
The new Ireland head coach has made some big calls ahead of the Six Nations.
The Munster scrum-half is focused on enjoying his rugby again after the dejection in Japan.
Head coach Noel McNamara will trim this group to 28 men for a testing campaign in Argentina.
Centre Tom Farrell and half-back pairing Caolin Blade and Jack Carty are in line to earn their first caps this spring.
Fionn McDonagh, Colm Moran and Brian Reape are all included, while Aidan O’Shea is missing for Sunday’s game.
Paul Osam’s U16s suffered a 3-1 defeat in Tralee.
We’ve picked out some big summer signings and younger players to keep an eye on.
There are three ‘development players’ included in Adam Griggs’ selection.
The former Leinster out-half got a rousing reception at Thomond Park.
Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan and sub-academy wing Angus Kernohan could debut off the bench.
Les Bleus are trailing in the series heading to Wellington.
John Sugrue has made the changes after his team’s extra-time victory over Wexford in the opening round of the Leinster SFC.
James Ryan is set to return to Ireland’s second row for the Six Nations clash with Wales.
Meanwhile, Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson and James Ryan are progressing on the injury front.
Jono Gibbes has named his first Guinness Pro14 squad.
Harry Byrne, the brother of Leinster out-half Ross, has been named in the 10 shirt.
Steve Hansen has made some interesting changes to his backline.
Warren Gatland is set to bring in additional players for his midweek team.
The Red Hand boss has made five changes from the team that started against Kerry last month.
The Rebels host Clare tomorrow night in the league opener.
Rassie Erasmus has promoted the Dubliner to replace Cathal Sheridan.
A new season starts for the All-Ireland finalists next Sunday.
Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland misses out while number 8 Taulupe Faletau is included despite question marks over his fitness.
Paul Manafort, the Trump campaign chairman, has come under scrutiny for his links to the pro-Russia former president of Ukraine.
The Ireland head coach is set to announce his squad next week before the Pro12 final.
It’s no longer all male – and there are some new faces.
Stuart McCloskey, Ultan Dillane and Josh van der Flier may be called upon.
Derek McGrath’s side will be without a number of their big names.
The training squad of 33 has been trimmed down to 23.
Anthony Foley’s men face Treviso in the Guinness Pro12 tomorrow night.
Lima Sopoaga and James Broadhurst will make their international bows at Ellis Park.
Nigel Carolan has brought Connacht wing Ciaran Gaffney back in after his ankle injury.
THIS WEEKEND MARKS the first Saturday and Sunday since six weeks of Level 5 restrictions across the country ended on 1 December.
Many will use the occasion to socialise and see people whom they haven’t been able to meet since October, particularly after the re-opening of pubs and restaurants yesterday.
Others have already used the days since the return to Level 3 on Tuesday to meet people.
However, public health officials are still urging the public to limit their social contacts in order to prevent another rise in cases over the festive period.
Today we’re asking: Has your number of social contacts increased since the end of Level 5 restrictions?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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