# New kid on the block

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Casey: ‘It is about time we brought a trophy back here’

Player of the match Craig Casey has backed his Munster team-mates to end the province’s 10-year trophy drought.

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Sep 25th 2021, 9:41 PM

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Ulster give Doak chance to shine against Saracens in glamour friendly

The scrum-half has been lighting it up in pre-season training.

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Sep 2nd 2021, 12:18 PM

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3-11 in two games, much more to come - Meath have unearthed a gem in Nobber youngster Morris

20-year-old Jordan Morris has really announced himself on the senior inter-county stage.

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Nov 13th 2020, 7:00 AM

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'He's very professional and dedicated in everything he does' - youngest county boss making waves

At just 32, Wicklow manager Davy Burke has compiled quite the CV.

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Nov 8th 2020, 8:15 AM

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Son of France legend Lilian Thuram receives first call up to senior national side

Borussia Moenchengladbach attacker could make his debut against Finland next Wednesday.

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Nov 5th 2020, 4:02 PM

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'They're wise heads' - A first start for Ireland in experienced company as Six Nations resumes

Dorothy Wall has been named to start against Italy after some impressive appearances earlier this year.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 6:14 PM

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Hat-trick in a Cork final, downing All-Ireland club champions and dual code county titles for a teen star

19-year-old Fiona Keating has had a hectic few weeks with West Cork Ladies and Courcey Rovers.

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Oct 4th 2020, 7:30 AM

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Cyrname and Altior's superstar showdown lived up to the billing

Paul Nicholls’ young pretender ended the great Altior’s unbeaten record over jumps.

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Nov 23rd 2019, 5:41 PM

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Contepomi and Ruddock influence helping Harry Byrne 'declutter' his game

The younger Byrne brother has no shortage of influential figures as he sharpens his attacking instincts.

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Jan 31st 2019, 7:00 AM

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'I didn't think when I left Derry six months ago that I'd be here right now'

A delighted Ronan Curtis made his senior Ireland debut in the scoreless draw with Northern Ireland.

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Nov 16th 2018, 11:37 AM

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Lowry moves on from Zebo incident ahead of third straight Ulster start

The 20-year-old has found himself in the headlines in recent weeks for differing reasons.

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Oct 26th 2018, 6:30 AM

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'You've a handful here, boy'- Donaghy's warning to a Longford defender before the Star was born

Longford defender Barry Gilleran recalls marking Kieran Donaghy in 2006 when he made his breakthrough for Kerry.

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Sep 15th 2018, 8:00 AM

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Barcelona splash out €30 million for 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder

Arthur has attracted comparisons with Andres Iniesta, and will line up from July onwards at Camp Nou after the clubs agreed a transfer.

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Mar 11th 2018, 5:29 PM

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'Cian Healy produced a picture from 2009 when Jordan was one of the mascots'

Ireland captain Rory Best has been impressed by Jordan Larmour’s impact on the squad.

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Feb 9th 2018, 1:17 PM

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'It's extremely overwhelming' - Surprise for Kerry youngster at Aussie Rules breakthrough

Mark O’Connor will make his bow at the MCG on Saturday.

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May 11th 2017, 5:00 PM

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Liverpool teenager included in Wales squad for World Cup qualifier against Ireland

17-year-old Ben Woodburn has been called up by Chris Coleman.

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Mar 16th 2017, 11:12 AM

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Rapid Revolution: the Irishman making waves in the American sports landscape

Padraig Smith has been in Colorado for the last two years as the franchise’s sporting director.

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Mar 5th 2017, 10:44 PM

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Ex-Leinster player Te'o in line to make England debut against South Africa

The Worcester Warriors player is named on the bench.

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Nov 10th 2016, 11:38 AM

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A former CIA agent is running against Donald Trump to be the next US president

Former CIA counter-terrorism agent, Evan McMullin officially launched his White House bid today.

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Aug 8th 2016, 5:09 PM

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The Dublin-based teacher who is the first Kerry senior from Templenoe since the Spillanes

Tadhg Morley has burst onto the scene with Kerry.

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Jul 1st 2016, 12:05 AM

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Louis van Gaal lauds 'unbelievable' Rashford after dream debut

Two goals on his debut as a last-minute call-up. Not a bad night’s work if you can get it.

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Feb 26th 2016, 8:53 AM

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Adam Byrne using his sporting background to full effect to carve out career in rugby

The Leinster winger comes from a supremely talented family with his younger brother on the books at Everton.

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Feb 24th 2016, 7:30 AM

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Ciaran Carey hands debut to All-Ireland minor football winner in league opener as Kerry boss

Kerry travel to O’Moore Park on Sunday to face Laois.

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Feb 11th 2016, 9:46 PM

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A Sligo 19-year-old could make his Connacht debut this weekend

Conan O’Donnell is included in a matchday squad for the very first time.

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Oct 2nd 2015, 3:53 PM

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'I know I'm good and can compete with the best but it's now about fulfilling that potential'

The42 meets Ireland’s only female professional golfer currently on the LPGA tour, Stephanie Meadow.

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Aug 9th 2015, 8:00 AM

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Juventus win the race to sign the €32m Argentine striker dubbed 'the new Messi'

21-year-old Paulo Dybala, one of the most promising young footballers in the world, has agreed to join the Italian champions.

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Jun 4th 2015, 4:02 PM

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Great news as another Irish player will make his AFL debut this weekend

Louth’s Ciaran Byrne has been named to start for Carlton Blues.

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Apr 16th 2015, 10:10 AM

# Wow

Donegal's Joseph Duffy made a spectacular start to his UFC career tonight in Dallas

The 27-year-old lightweight defeated Jake Lindsey with a first-round TKO.

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Mar 14th 2015, 11:04 PM

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Ireland is getting a new bank, just for small businesses

The Government is floating the idea of a bank specifically for SMEs, with an €800 million budget.

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May 19th 2014, 5:31 PM

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Diarmuid O'Connor set for Mayo senior debut as 11 of All-Ireland side to face New York

The Connacht championship opening round tie takes place in Gaelic Park next Sunday evening.

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May 1st 2014, 6:30 AM

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Better off red: Munster snap up former All Black Laulala

Centre Casey Laulala will join Munster from the Cardiff Blues on a two-year contract at the end of the season.

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Feb 9th 2012, 6:53 PM