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August 2023
# Opportunity
Tom Stewart handed first Test start in much-changed Ireland team to face Samoa
Andy Farrell’s side take on Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday.
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Aug 24th 2023, 1:58 PM
This year
2023
# Opportunity
Conor Hourihane to coach Aston Villa U16s next season
The Cork man will continue his playing career by day while coaching at former club Villa by night.
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Jun 8th 2023, 5:00 PM
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Armagh star earns Ireland Sevens trial
A once-unlikely Olympic dream could become a reality for Niamh Marley.
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Feb 16th 2023, 9:10 PM
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Ireland will play in World Hockey's Pro League next season
Mark Tumilty’s side replace inaugural Nations Cup champions South Africa in the division.
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Feb 14th 2023, 1:52 PM
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'It’s making sure that the group are mentally refreshed' - Cullen aims to make most of downtime
Leinster boss hoping his players can use next couple of months as springboard for latte stages of season.
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Jan 30th 2023, 6:00 AM
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Harry Byrne handed first start of season for Leinster's trip to Ospreys
Rhys Ruddock captains a side that contains 10 full internationals.
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Jan 6th 2023, 12:18 PM
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Underdog Munster champions 'can do damage' against All-Ireland favourites Kilmacud Crokes
Tommy Walsh is gearing up for an All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park with Kerins O’Rahillys.
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Jan 4th 2023, 3:03 PM
Last year
2022
Shels lose talented defender Negru to Oxford United
The defender will join the English club on New Year’s Day.
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Dec 15th 2022, 1:00 PM
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Tadgh McElroy earns chance to shine at Leinster with short-term contract
The former Ireland U20 hooker was recently with London Irish in the English Premiership.
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Oct 10th 2022, 2:50 PM
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Ireland U21 midfielder Smallbone joins Stoke on loan from Southampton
The 22-year-old was a first-team regular at Southampton before an ACL injury last January wrecked his last couple of seasons.
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Jul 23rd 2022, 1:31 PM
# Optimism
'I feel like there’s a huge opportunity for me to push on' - Connacht's Tierney-Martin
The 22-year-old recently returned to action again after a lengthy injury setback.
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May 18th 2022, 6:15 AM
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Molumby's chance to put down roots and reinvigorate a career that still offers so much
Despite a new three-year contract at West Brom, the past number of months have seen his influence with Ireland wane, and he has not featured in the last six games.
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May 4th 2022, 4:11 PM
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Ruddock: South Africa trip perfect preparation for Champions Cup date with Tigers
The province take on the Sharks and the Stormers in South Africa before heading to Welford Road.
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Apr 23rd 2022, 9:00 AM
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Lewis Hamilton chasing trophies and profit with Chelsea bid consortium
The seven-time world champion has been named as part of Sir Martin Broughton’s group hoping to complete a takeover of the west London club.
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Apr 22nd 2022, 2:44 PM
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Ulster face a tough task but they are capable of delivering a big performance in Toulouse
Dan McFarland’s face the defending champions in the first leg of their round of 16 tie.
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Apr 9th 2022, 6:15 AM
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'Caoimhín is in a good position now' - Kelleher gets his chance to stake starting claim
With Gavin Bazunu and Mark Travers out, the Liverpool goalkeeper has the chance to make his case to be Stephen Kenny’s first-choice.
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Mar 24th 2022, 4:12 PM
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Irish underage international McCann 'buzzing' after first-team debut for Rangers
The teenager left Manchester United for Ibrox in the summer.
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Feb 13th 2022, 2:44 PM
All time
# Opportunity
Frawley starts as Covid-hit Leinster name team to face Bath
Earlier on Friday, the province reported four positive cases of Covid-19 in their set-up.
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Dec 10th 2021, 12:23 PM
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'We’re keen to see Harry in a big game, and this is a big game for us'
Leo Cullen has handed Harry Byrne another chance to impress with the 22-year-old set to start against Connacht on Friday.
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Dec 2nd 2021, 2:21 PM
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'Pressure is a privilege' for Ireland's US-born striker and Danish club's captain
The door could be opened for Kyra Carusa against Georgia, with Heather Payne back in the US due to college commitments.
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Nov 29th 2021, 7:00 AM
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'The League of Ireland is the perfect platform for English clubs to send their players to play'
Dundalk’s new owners hope to tap into English market to find uncut gems.
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Nov 18th 2021, 8:21 AM
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Caoimhin Kelleher to start against Qatar but Kenny says he won't make 'wholesale changes'
He will be the first Liverpool player to start for Ireland since Robbie Keane.
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Oct 11th 2021, 4:05 PM
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Connacht look to lay down a marker as Bulls come to town
Andy Friend’s team welcome the South African side to the Sportsground this evening.
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Oct 1st 2021, 7:15 AM
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Ireland U21 winger Tyreik Wright joins Salford on loan from Aston Villa
The Cork man joins the Class of ’92-backed club after an impressing loan spell at Walsall from January onwards last season.
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Aug 17th 2021, 5:46 PM
# Changes
Potential opportunity for Irish international as Begovic leaves Bournemouth
Mark Travers could be set for a run in the first team following the Bosnia international’s departure.
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Jul 20th 2021, 9:04 PM
# Opportunity
Shamrock Rovers handed favourable draw in third qualifying round of Europa Conference
Bohemians and Dundalk will face tougher tasks should they win their second-round ties.
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Jul 19th 2021, 1:33 PM
# fresh faces
Much-changed Ireland U20s have great chance to impress against Italy
Ireland are in action at 2pm in Cardiff today.
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Jul 7th 2021, 7:45 AM
# hot prospect
'He jumped at the opportunity' - The Spanish-born, German-based Irish starlet set for U21s debut
Anselmo Garcia MacNulty is one of a number of new players called up by Jim Crawford.
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May 30th 2021, 12:01 AM
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'If he gets his chance he'll certainly be ready' - Farrell backs Casey to debut against Italy
The Munster scrum-half is set to win his first cap against Italy on Saturday.
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Feb 25th 2021, 1:27 PM
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Farrell tells players to seize their chance as his Six Nations plans go wildly off script
Ireland head into Sunday’s game against France without the services of four key leaders.
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Feb 13th 2021, 5:00 PM
# out of form
Kelleher impresses but Brighton condemn toothless Liverpool to another Anfield defeat
Jurgen Klopp’s side are now seven points off leaders Manchester City after a 1-0 loss.
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Feb 3rd 2021, 10:21 PM
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O'Gorman hopes new sponsorship can end 'pay to play' culture in Women's National League
The domestic league is amateur, with many players having to cover some of their own costs to represent their clubs.
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Jan 20th 2021, 8:05 PM
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Australia propose idea of holding a mini World Cup in 2021
The aim would be to provide an injection of cash to unions across the world.
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Jan 15th 2021, 9:33 PM
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Sexton returns from injury as O'Sullivan is lined up for debut
Uncapped Eric O’Sullivan has been named on the bench by Andy Farrell for the Scotland match on Saturday
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Dec 3rd 2020, 2:14 PM
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Ryan Baird's comeback continues as Leinster hand him Cardiff start
Leo Cullen has kept faith in the backline that impressed against Edinburgh last Monday
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Nov 21st 2020, 12:23 PM
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'Pressure is a privilege' - Giovagnoli admits Dundalk's Euro play-off is the biggest moment of his career
The Lilywhites face KI of the Faroe Islands tomorrow night for a place in the Europa League group stages.
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Sep 30th 2020, 6:00 PM
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Rob Howley handed chance to rebuild coaching career with Canada
It is his first role since serving a ban for betting on rugby matches.
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Sep 23rd 2020, 10:33 AM
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Kilkenny native Áine Power lands major role at European football's governing body
She has been drafted onto the disciplinary board and will have a direct say in punitive measures taken against clubs who break Uefa rules.
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Jun 18th 2020, 9:05 PM
# The42 Rugby Weekly
'There's potentially an embarrassment of riches for Munster in that position'
Ben Healy, Jack Crowley, and Jake Flannery will all be hoping for senior team action next season.
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May 21st 2020, 4:11 PM
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Rory Best says virus can lead to global rugby alignment
The former Ireland captain is convinced that switching the seasons would boost northern hemisphere nations’ chances of winning the World Cup.
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Apr 21st 2020, 10:23 PM
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