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# New Era

This week
28th May 2023 - 30th May 2023
# New Era
'They might be gone from the Sunday Game but these lads still have something to offer'
Michael Lyster, Pat Spillane and Tomás Mulcahy have launched a new GAA podcast called ‘The Game On Sunday.’
Last month
April 2023
# New Era
'Everyone has become so precious, haven’t they?' - Dyche
The Everton boss was unhappy with the reaction of Tottenham striker Harry Kane during Monday’s 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
# New Era
Eddie Jones includes 6 uncapped players in his first Wallabies squad
Overseas-based stars such as Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley were not considered for their three-day camp on the Gold Coast in a fortnight.
Last year
2022
# New Era
England's 'superiority complex' held them back for decades, so what has changed?
Paul Hayward discusses his new book and how a sense of entitlement has hampered the English game for years.
# New Era
World Cup winner White warns 'naive' South Africans ahead of Champions Cup debut
White’s Bulls team face Lyon and Exeter this month.
# New Era
Waterford sign former Premier League defender Alex Baptiste
Baptiste played in the Premier League for Blackpool.
# New Era
Audi to enter Formula 1 for first time in 2026
The German car manufacturer will announce the team they will supply by the end of the year.
# New Era
Fekitoa and 18-year-old Quinn included in Rowntree's first Munster matchday squad
Three academy players are in line for their first tastes of senior action for Munster against Gloucester, as is new arrival Chris Moore.
# New Era
From working in the Shamrock Rovers gym to Southampton's €18.5 million man - Bazunu's big week
Technical director Stephen McPhail explains why Ireland’s newest Premier League star has all the tools to reach the top.
# New Era
Keena double helps Sligo secure north-west derby win over Finn Harps
The Mullingar-man scored twice as Sligo Rovers got new boss John Russell’s tenure off to a dream start.
# New Era
Pre-season friendly confirmed as Ten Hag's first home match as Man United boss
The Old Trafford side will face Rayo Vallecano next month.
# New Era
Champions League qualification is 'first target' for new Man United boss Ten Hag
The Dutchman has big plans for the Old Trafford club.
# New Era
Andi Kyriacou confirmed as Munster forwards coach under Rowntree
The former Munster, Ulster, Saracens and Cardiff hooker has signed a two-year deal.
# New Era
'Premier League is totally different to Holland' - United legend Stam sends warning to ten Hag
Erik ten Hag is the new manager at Manchester United.
# New Era
Erik ten Hag confirmed as Manchester United's new manager
The Dutchman is set to start at Old Trafford in June.
# New Era
Nine uncapped players as Greg McWilliams announces first Six Nations squad
Cliodhna Moloney and Sene Naopu are among the notable absentees, while the head coach will name his captain closer to the tournament.
# New Era
Man United confirm Ed Woodward's successor
Richard Arnold is set to become chief executive on 1 February.
All time
# New Era
Manchester clubs part of five given the go-ahead for safe standing trial next year
The trial marks the end of a 25-year blanket ban on standing in the top two tiers of English football.
# New Era
'It was a tight ship, we had to keep it that way' - Galway chief on quiet Shefflin appointment
The Kilkenny legend was confirmed as the new hurling boss last night.
# Anticlimax
Spurs spoil the party as new era begins at Newcastle
The match was overshadowed by a medical emergency in the crowd.
# New Era
Saracens set for major investment after agreeing takeover deal
World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar is a member of the incoming consortium.
RTÉ and TG4 reveal free-to-air TV schedule for Irish provinces as URC partnership begins
Connacht and Leinster will both be live on Rugbaí Beo in two weekends’ time, while Munster will kick off on RTÉ’s ‘URC Live’.
# New Era
No Messi, no problem as Barcelona defeat Juventus
Memphis Depay opened the scoring for Barcelona after just three minutes.
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Pro Evolution Soccer to rebrand as digital-only, fully free-to-play game on range of consoles
The game will henceforth be known as eSoccer and will get free annual updates on all platforms.
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Andy Farrell: 'The new caps should be proud of how they handled themselves'
Eight players made their debut last night as Ireland romped to a 71-10 win over the USA.
# New Era
Andy Lee to join BBC commentary legend Mike Costello on DAZN's new boxing broadcast team
BBC veteran Costello and Lee will provide commentary while Maya Jama will present the coverage for future Matchroom shows in the UK.
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United Rugby Championship to kick-off in September with South African sides
The 16-team competition will use one league table and have 18 regular-season rounds.
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'They are big boots to fill but I can’t see why Gavin can’t step into CJ's role'
Stander is leaving Munster at the end of this season – with Coombes set to fill the No8 shirt.
# New Era
'It will be better for everyone. The South African teams will mean bigger, tougher games'
The Sharks, Bulls, Stormers and Lions are due to join European rugby next season – what lies ahead?
# New Era
French rugby permits transgender women to play women's rugby
This is a ground-breaking decision that goes against the recommendations of World Rugby.
# New Era
Diversity in England team helping to change rugby’s 'image problem'
Beno Obano believes the diversity of race and class evident in the current side.
# New Era
All-Ireland finals set for July as motion proposing GAA split-season passed
The new format will come into effect in 2022.
# New Era
'We want to play but we won’t be taking stupid risks' - Evolution not revolution under Kenny, says Randolph
The Irish squad trained under their new manager for the first time today, ahead of a Uefa Nations League meeting with Bulgaria on Thursday.
# New Era
Two new call-ups and several notable absentees as Kenny names his first squad
Michael Obafemi doesn’t make the Republic of Ireland manager’s inaugural squad while Shane Long and James McCarthy return.
# New Era
NFL ex-Redskins to be Washington Football Team for 2020
The team made the announcement in the wake of growing US social movements against racist symbols and monuments.
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‘There’ll be very little change’ – The man entrusted to succeed Stephen Kenny
Jim Crawford on his recent appointment as Ireland U21 boss.
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Keane’s Ireland future looks bleak as FAI hold talks with Celtic over Duff
Stephen Kenny’s backroom team will not be announced until a sign-off is secured from Celtic while Keith Andrews prepares for life as Ireland assistant manager.
# The Boss
Winning, fresh faces, and his 'ideas man' - Farrell launches the new Ireland era
‘I’ll always be myself otherwise I wouldn’t be true to what I believe in.’
# New Era
Clifford on pressure of captain role and Kerry duo set to miss league
David Clifford was named Kerry captain last night.
# New Era
Heffernan eyes vacant Irish hooker slot after inclusion in Farrell's Six Nations squad
‘Obviously Rory Best had the jersey pretty much locked down for the last number of years. There probably is a bit of an opening there.’