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# Selection

Last month
November 2023
Robinson and Ferguson to lead line for Ireland against Netherlands
Andrew Moran is among the substitutes.
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Nov 18th 2023, 6:39 PM
Our 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division team of the year
David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan thrash out the standout performers.
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Nov 14th 2023, 7:00 PM
October
October 2023
Johnston returns and Collins dropped as Ireland ring changes against Gibraltar
Jamie McGrath and Ryan Manning start.
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Oct 16th 2023, 6:42 PM
Scales handed first start as Ireland name team to face Greece
Evan Ferguson leads the line.
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Oct 13th 2023, 6:43 PM
This Ireland team are more than capable of making history this weekend
Andy Farrell has total confidence in his players and the feeling is reciprocated.
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Oct 12th 2023, 4:18 PM
Ireland increasingly optimistic on Lowe while Hansen not ruled out yet
Second row James Ryan remains a doubt for the quarter-final.
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Oct 10th 2023, 1:16 PM
All Blacks XV has changed notably since losing series to Ireland
The Kiwis look stronger for some new faces and switching certain players’ roles.
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Oct 10th 2023, 7:30 AM
Irish squad: Luckless Kelleher out with training ground injury, retiring McClean on standby
Stephen Kenny has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming games with Greece and Gibraltar.
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Oct 5th 2023, 2:37 PM
Farrell should stick with Ireland's winning formula for Scotland clash
Shaking things up at this stage would be tempting fate.
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Oct 3rd 2023, 2:20 PM
Wing call the big decision in settled Scotland team for Ireland clash
Gregor Townsend’s side will be very familiar to the Irish players.
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Oct 2nd 2023, 4:00 PM
September
September 2023
Full steam ahead or a few changes? Ireland will respect the Scots
After a short holiday, the Irish squad are back in camp in Tours from today.
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Sep 27th 2023, 6:30 AM
'It's not a must-win but it's pretty important to both teams'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell welcomed the return of hooker Dan Sheehan.
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Sep 21st 2023, 3:34 PM
Back five of the scrum and bench calls seem tightest for Ireland
It could be a very familiar-looking selection from Andy Farrell in the end.
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Sep 18th 2023, 11:35 AM
Farrell's selection for Tonga will be intriguing and it could be crucial
The Ireland boss will confirm his matchday 23 in Nantes tomorrow afternoon.
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Sep 13th 2023, 7:30 PM
Farrell expected to rotate for Tonga but Sexton wants to go again
The 38-year-old has a maximum of six games left in his professional career.
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Sep 11th 2023, 6:30 AM
Doherty and McClean return for Netherlands showdown
Stephen Kenny’s side welcome the Dutch to Dublin tonight.
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Sep 10th 2023, 6:31 PM
Shane Duffy returns from the cold to start Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier against France
Stephen Kenny has named his injury-hit starting team for tonight’s game in the Parc des Princes.
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Sep 7th 2023, 6:32 PM
Formidable Irish team gives insight into Farrell's World Cup strategy
The Ireland boss has included many of his Grand Slam front-liners against Romania.
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Sep 7th 2023, 1:57 PM
August
August 2023
Prendergast, McCloskey, or a selection surprise for Ireland?
Head coach Andy Farrell will confirm his final 33-man selection on Monday.
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Aug 25th 2023, 6:00 AM
McCloskey in midfield, Baird's big role, and Samoan showdown
Andy Farrell has shaken things up for Ireland’s final World Cup warm-up.
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Aug 24th 2023, 2:35 PM
All Blacks name team for final World Cup warm-up game
Back-rower Luke Jacobsen will make his first Test start of the year in clash with South Africa.
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Aug 23rd 2023, 3:57 PM
'It changes your mind all the time' - Farrell hones in on final 33-man squad
The Ireland boss has another week-and-a-half before he names his World Cup group.
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Aug 18th 2023, 7:00 AM
Ireland go close to full tilt with a dash of adventure
Andy Farrell has picked a strong team and wants a big performance against England.
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Aug 17th 2023, 9:18 PM
Ireland set to welcome front-liners back with Byrne in 10 shirt
Andy Farrell is expected to name a strong team for the clash with England.
Ireland cut Coombes and four others from World Cup training squad
'Extremely proud' Earls set to earn 100th Ireland cap
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Aug 16th 2023, 6:48 PM
Adeleke and Mageean headline largest ever Irish squad selected for World Championships
It is the largest Irish contingent ever to compete at a World Championships.
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Aug 4th 2023, 3:29 PM
Ireland squad named for India T20 International series
The three-match series will take place between 18 and 23 August.
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Aug 4th 2023, 2:20 PM
Adeleke and Mageean headline 23-strong Irish team selected for World Championships
It is the largest Irish contingent ever to compete at a World Championships.
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Aug 4th 2023, 11:00 AM
Marcus Smith set to make cut in England's World Cup squad
Head coach Steve Borthwick has indicated he will take three out-halves to the tournament.
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Aug 3rd 2023, 7:03 PM
This year
2023
Do you agree with the Sunday Game's football team of the year?
The panel also awarded their Footballer of the Year gong.
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Jul 30th 2023, 11:37 PM
Stephen O'Brien named to start for Kerry in All-Ireland final
Jack O’Connor has named his side for Sunday’s decider against Dublin.
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Jul 27th 2023, 8:17 PM
Farrell has tricky calls to make with Ireland's World Cup spots
With the first pre-season game looming, the competition will only heat up.
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Jul 22nd 2023, 6:30 AM
Stephen Kenny rings the changes for Ireland's clash with Gibraltar
Michael Obafemi, Jamie McGrath, and Dara O’Shea are among those earning a chance to impress.
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Jun 19th 2023, 6:39 PM
Idah and Smallbone handed starts against Greece
Darragh Lenihan is preferred to Dara O’Shea in the back three.
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Jun 16th 2023, 6:36 PM
Beth Mead misses out on place in England's World Cup squad
Sarina Wiegman today named her squad for the Women’s World Cup.
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May 31st 2023, 3:09 PM
Murray, Nash, and Fekitoa back in Munster team for URC final
RG Snyman also returns but will be used off the bench against the Stormers.
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May 26th 2023, 12:03 PM
Snyman and Beirne return to Munster team for URC clash with Glasgow
There is again no place in the matchday squad for Joey Carbery.
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May 5th 2023, 12:07 PM
Team news: Eoin Murchan out for Dublin, Jimmy Hyland returns to Kildare squad
The sides meet in the Leinster semi-finals this weekend.
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Apr 28th 2023, 10:21 AM
Ferguson to lead the line alongside Ogbene as Irish team to face France is named
France have made three changes to their selection.
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Mar 27th 2023, 6:10 PM
Johnston receives first call-up as Kenny names Irish squad for France qualifier
France have also announced their squad for the game.
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Mar 16th 2023, 1:25 PM
Ben Healy named on Scotland bench for final Six Nations clash with Italy
The Munster out-half from Tipperary qualifies for Scotland through his grandmother.
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Mar 16th 2023, 11:00 AM
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