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September 2023
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Irishman could be set for rare Champions League start
Celtic’s Liam Scales would follow in the footsteps of a select group of players.
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Sep 18th 2023, 7:05 PM
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Brighton's latest rising Irish star joins Blackburn on loan
Andrew Moran has made move having signed new four-year deal with Premier League club in April.
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Aug 26th 2023, 11:27 AM
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Keane at Leeds: Allardyce's coaching call could shape Robbie's future in the game
From a motorbike getaway to riding in on Sam Allardyce’s Leeds United rescue act, opportunity now knocks for Robbie Keane.
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May 3rd 2023, 5:38 PM
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5 uncapped players who could feature in Ireland squad to face France
Stephen Kenny will confirm the players he has chosen for the vital qualifier tomorrow.
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Mar 15th 2023, 7:00 PM
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‘I was always watching LOI and the Irish team. And I just thought: there's a market there’
Pat Deane on the challenges of the transfer window and working for more than 20 years as a football agent.
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Jan 14th 2023, 9:00 AM
Last year
2022
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As they approach the half-way mark, Connacht's season is finally set to begin
Fixture list has been cruel for Andy Friend’s side but with the tougher games out of the way, they can view the rest of the campaign with hope.
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Dec 3rd 2022, 7:34 AM
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Ex-Celtic star ‘re-energised’ after joining West Brom
Tom Rogic left the Scottish club at the end of last season.
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Sep 12th 2022, 9:33 PM
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Ciaran Frawley: ‘you don’t want to be that Jack of all trades; you want to find a position’
The Leinster player is capable of fulfilling a number of roles but has a chance tomorrow to show Andy Farrell he is the right man to back up Johnny Sexton.
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Jul 11th 2022, 9:46 AM
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‘If we’re being frank and honest, it’s about the money’
Shane McEleney is hoping Derry City can secure a financial boost with a good run in the Europa Conference League.
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Jul 7th 2022, 6:00 AM
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Former Man United and City striker Carlos Tevez moves into management
The 38-year-old former Argentina international announced he was hanging up his boots on 4 June.
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Jun 22nd 2022, 11:38 AM
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This can be the day Ulster lose their nearly men tag and storm their way into a final
Dan McFarland’s team take on Stormers today in the URC semi-final with the winners set to host the Bulls in next week’s decider
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Jun 11th 2022, 7:00 AM
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Cullen on Ross Molony: 'He's unlucky to miss out on the national squad but he's going well'
Six years on from his European debut, the big second row is ready for his second coming.
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Jan 22nd 2022, 7:30 AM
All time
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Kavanagh determined to stun dominant champ Cyborg in tonight's world title bid
The 35-year-old Dubliner is in Florida as she aims to inflict a rare defeat on Brazilian veteran Cris Cyborg.
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Nov 12th 2021, 7:20 AM
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Kelleher set for Premier League start in Liverpool's clash with Watford
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Alisson won’t be available for tomorrow’s game.
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Oct 15th 2021, 2:48 PM
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'He did a good job' - Irish youngster looks set for second Premier League start
Nathan Collins is expected to feature with Burnley captain Ben Mee ruled out after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Oct 14th 2021, 7:31 PM
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New-look Leinster out to make a statement against Zebre
A number of players will make their first apperance of the season at the RDS today.
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Oct 9th 2021, 7:45 AM
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Hearn confirms offer to Jason Quigley to fight for middleweight world title
Talks continue between the two parties.
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Sep 3rd 2021, 7:12 PM
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Championship loan move for Ireland youth international Mipo Odubeko
The 18-year-old striker from Dublin is set to spend the rest of the season with Huddersfield Town.
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Aug 31st 2021, 12:56 PM
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Ireland international Shane Duffy makes first Premier League start in over a year
Meanwhile, Seamus Coleman features for Everton in Rafa Benitez’s first game in charge.
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Aug 14th 2021, 3:15 PM
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After over a year without a club, Daniel Sturridge to begin training with Real Mallorca
The 31-year-old last played for Turkey’s Trabzonspor during the 2019-20 season.
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Jul 13th 2021, 3:43 PM
# COYI
West Ham on the brink of Europa League spot after come-from-behind victory at West Brom
Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph made a rare Premier League start for the Hammers.
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May 19th 2021, 10:29 PM
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Celtic youngster among 3 replacement call-ups to Ireland U21 squad
Luca Connell has been given the nod, while Ademipo Odubeko will not be available.
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Mar 22nd 2021, 6:07 PM
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Cormac Izuchukwu to make first Ulster start
The 21-year-old has been included in the starting XV to play Zebre.
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Mar 18th 2021, 12:26 PM
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Dead rubber can offer a little bounce for Connacht
It’s a Connacht side with debuts and full debuts to celebrate.
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Mar 13th 2021, 6:15 AM
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Tigers the focus for Connacht as they prepare to rotate in Pro14
Andy Friend and Denis Buckley have their eye on European silverware.
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Mar 10th 2021, 6:44 AM
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Amid another injury blow for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp backs Ozan Kabak to handle pressure
The centre-back could replace injured Fabinho against Leicester this weekend.
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Feb 12th 2021, 7:21 PM
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Former Leicester and Swansea boss named new Poland coach
Ex-Juventus midfielder Paulo Sousa spent two years in Britain managing.
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Jan 21st 2021, 10:29 PM
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'When I retired, Banty was on to me within the 24 hours' - Dundalk legend joins Monaghan setup
Gary Rogers on his decision to become Monaghan GAA’s goalkeeper coach.
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Jan 6th 2021, 3:47 PM
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Randolph makes first Premier League appearance in a year for West Ham
The Ireland goalkeeper has replaced Lukasz Fabianski for this evening’s game against Everton.
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Jan 1st 2021, 5:50 PM
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The Irishman aiming to fill David McGoldrick's boots
James Collins is hoping he can carry his encouraging club form onto the international scene.
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Dec 19th 2020, 10:20 AM
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Now is the time for McCarthy to show he can help Doherty and Stevens shine for Ireland
Mounting injuries and a lack of game-time for key players ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-final play-off with Slovakia means there is more responsibility to get the best from two of the best wing backs in the Premier League.
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Mar 4th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Ciaran Clark's injury has given an Irish teenager a chance to impress at Newcastle
Oisin McEntee has been drafted into the first-team picture at the Premier League club this week.
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Feb 28th 2020, 12:12 PM
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Idah in line for Old Trafford start as Norwich boss confirms striker shortage
Teemu Pukki and Josip Drmic will both be absent for the Canaries’ clash with Manchester United.
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Jan 10th 2020, 1:52 PM
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Toronto chance too good for Sonny Bill Williams to turn down
The New Zealand star will return to rugby league for a third time in his career.
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Nov 14th 2019, 4:40 PM
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McCarthy on Ireland teen sensation Connolly: 'He deserves this chance'
The 19-year-old Galway native scored twice for Brighton against Tottenham on Saturday.
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Oct 6th 2019, 8:44 PM
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Irish U21 goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher handed Liverpool first-team debut by Jurgen Klopp
He becomes the first Irish player picked for the club since Robbie Keane played against Wigan almost 4,000 days ago.
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Sep 25th 2019, 6:33 PM
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Cullen excited to see Leinster's young guns after 'digging a bit deeper into the system'
The eastern province face Coventry in their first pre-season friendly this weekend.
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Aug 15th 2019, 6:45 PM
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Bath wing and 7s specialist to make debut as England name side to face Wales
Ruaridh McConnochie has overcome a hip problem and is set to feature.
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Aug 15th 2019, 2:48 PM
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Wallin warns Fury has 'everything to lose' in Las Vegas
The Swede knows he will be an underdog against the Briton, but insists it will be in for a rude awakening at the T-Mobile Arena.
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Aug 14th 2019, 12:06 PM
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Irish rider Eddie Dunbar named in Team Ineos squad for Giro D'Italia
‘Given his recent performances, it is well deserved,’ team principal Dave Brailsford said of the 22-year-old’s inclusion.
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May 7th 2019, 3:39 PM
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