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# STANDOUT

This year
2023
Bugler the best version of himself in Dublin's Leinster final landslide
The St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh man finished a huge shift with 1-3.
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May 15th 2023, 7:00 PM
Last year
2022
Tadhg Beirne went to a phenomenal place to help Ireland seal the series
The Munster man delivered some massive moments in the endgame.
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Jul 16th 2022, 11:42 AM
Kieran Treadwell's stock rises for Ireland in excellent win over the Māori
The Ulster man was one of several players who put their hands up for Andy Farrell’s side.
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Jul 12th 2022, 10:24 AM
'Sammy Bill' Monaghan goes from strength to strength in Ireland's second row
The Wasps lock has impressed in this Six Nations.
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Apr 11th 2022, 7:00 AM
All time
Henshaw shows he is among game's elite with outstanding Test series
The Leinster and Ireland centre did his best to drag the Lions back in front last night.
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Aug 8th 2021, 12:08 PM
Van der Flier outstanding for Ireland after missing out on Lions call-up
Ireland boss Andy Farrell praised the openside’s contribution against Japan.
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Jul 4th 2021, 7:30 AM
Ireland's Dorothy Wall planning to juggle 7s and 15s commitments
The Tipperary woman has become a starter for Adam Griggs’ 15s team.
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Jun 14th 2021, 9:32 AM
Irish winger Aiden McGeady's superb season recognised
The Sunderland star features in the PFA League One team of the year.
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Jun 3rd 2021, 10:47 PM
'In three or four years' time, he could be another Richie McCaw'
Despite still being just 22, Tom Curry is already a dominant force in Test rugby.
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Mar 17th 2021, 2:30 PM
Connors takes his chance in Rome to push for Ireland start against Scotland
The 24-year-old openside was among the best performers in a six-try win for Andy Farrell’s side.
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Feb 28th 2021, 11:45 AM
Top carrier, tackler, passer, and jackler - Tadhg Beirne's best game yet for Ireland
The Munster lock was superb as Ireland came up short against Wales last weekend.
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Feb 9th 2021, 5:18 PM
'He's pretty special' - Ireland excited about Doris' impact in first year of Test rugby
The 22-year-old has quickly become an important figure for Andy Farrell’s side.
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Dec 5th 2020, 6:17 PM
There is no question who should have been awarded the Ballon d'Or this year
Robert Lewandowski completed a memorable season by helping Bayern win the Champions League last night.
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Aug 24th 2020, 7:15 AM
John Egan a strong contender for Irish player of the season - and it could be about to get even better
The Sheffield United centre-back has been a key figure amid a remarkable season for the club.
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Jul 9th 2020, 7:30 AM
'Irrepressible' Larmour shines for Ireland with man-of-the-match display
The 22-year-old shone at fullback in a big win over Samoa.
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Oct 12th 2019, 4:22 PM
'Who is this kid?' - Smalling recalls moment Man United stars took notice of Rashford
The centre-back has described how the youngster made a big impact in a 2016 practice match.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 1:19 PM
Koeman hails Barcelona-bound star's outstanding display
The Dutch manager was in no doubt who was the star of the show for Netherlands as they beat England.
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Jun 7th 2019, 12:48 AM
'It was as physical as it gets... It was definitely Test match standard'
James Ryan delivered another superb showing for Leinster in defeat to Saracens.
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May 12th 2019, 7:30 AM
'Outstanding. Man of the match by a million miles'
Ryan Giggs reserved high praise for skipper Ashley Williams after he helped Wales beat Ireland 1-0.
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Oct 17th 2018, 4:35 PM
Iain Henderson makes huge Lions statement in second Test audition
Rory Best and CJ Stander were strong too, but Robbie Henshaw was injured in the first half.
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Jun 27th 2017, 11:19 AM
Who deserves the man-of-the-match award from today's All-Ireland final?
Fans were treated to an enthralling game at Croke Park today.
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Sep 18th 2016, 6:46 PM
Clontarf resigned to losing 'very, very special player' Carbery to the big stage
‘Tarf coach Andy Wood says his young out-half is a formidable operator with and without the ball.
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May 9th 2016, 7:23 AM
CJ Stander man of the match on barnstorming Ireland debut against Wales
The Munster back row was superb on his Test debut for Joe Schmidt’s side.
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Feb 7th 2016, 5:07 PM
Bayern Munich star named player of first half of season
The 25-year-old Brazilian, a summer signing from Shakhtar Donetsk, received just over 30 percent of the vote.
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Jan 4th 2016, 10:47 PM
Henry, Strauss and Gilroy emerge from Barbarians defeat with credit
While Ireland’s team performance was sloppy, there were some solid displays at Thomond Park.
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May 29th 2015, 8:30 AM
No prizes for guessing the Airtricity League Player of the Month for April
Shamrock Rovers striker Mikey Drennan and Bohemians goalkeeper Dean Delany finished second and third respectively.
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May 14th 2015, 7:50 PM
Analysis: Robbie Henshaw shows rich promise as Six Nations star
The 21-year-old was remarkably effective in his first campaign as Ireland’s inside centre.
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Mar 26th 2015, 8:27 AM
3 players who stood out in Ireland U20s dominant win over Italy
Nigel Carolan’s men made a strong start to their Six Nations campaign in Biella.
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Feb 7th 2015, 11:47 AM
4 Wolfhounds who put their hands up for Six Nations selection
Picking out individuals was no easty task, but these men may have increased their Six Nations chances.
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Jan 30th 2015, 10:11 PM
Reid stands out as Leinster's attack progresses in win over Connacht
The 24-year-old centre was named man of the match after the inter-pro clash at the RDS.
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Dec 20th 2014, 8:00 AM
Here's our GAA football team of the weekend
It’s our pick of the bunch from the Leinster championship and qualifier action.
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Jun 30th 2014, 6:45 PM
Here's your GAA football team of the weekend
There are 12 different counties on the team following the weekend’s Munster, Connacht and qualifier action.
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Jun 23rd 2014, 5:59 PM
Here's our hurling XV from the weekend's championship action
Cork make up much of the spine of this weekend’s hurling fifteen.
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Jun 16th 2014, 5:45 PM
Here’s our GAA football team of the weekend
There are a lot of Monaghan men in this weekend’s team as they finally got one over on Tyrone.
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Jun 16th 2014, 3:21 PM
Here’s our hurling XV from the weekend's championship action
Lots of Kilkenny names in this weekend’s team as they began their 2014 championship on Saturday.
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Jun 9th 2014, 7:01 PM
Here’s our GAA football championship team of the weekend
All four provinces were in action this week, but who makes our best 15?
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Jun 9th 2014, 2:40 PM
Here's our GAA football championship team of the weekend
There were three games played this weekend across two provinces, one of which dominates this weekend’s team.
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May 26th 2014, 7:00 PM