# Talent

This year

2023

# Talent

'He has a massive future... he reminds me of a Furlong-type of player'

Ireland U20s prop Paddy McCarthy has impressed performance analyst Eoin Toolan.

11.0k

Jul 12th 2023, 2:26 PM

# Talent

'It’s clear there’s a pathway to the first team' - Irish teenager explains West Ham move

Sean Moore has signed a three-year deal with the Premier League club.

5.4k

Jun 30th 2023, 12:53 PM

# Talent

Prendergast among U20 stars included in Leinster 30-man squad for SA

Four of the young Grand Slam winners have been named in Leo Cullen’s squad.

14.1k

Apr 11th 2023, 5:00 PM

# keep an eye

Ireland players to watch as the 2023 Women's Six Nations kicks off

Greg McWilliams’ side open their campaign away to Wales this afternoon.

3.1k

Mar 25th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Talent

Celtic's sharpshooter praised after instrumental role in cup final success

Cameron Carter-Vickers has spoken about Kyogo Furuhashi’s ‘special’ goalscoring abilities.

2.6k

Feb 27th 2023, 8:01 PM

# Talent

Clare's rising star continues to shine on biggest stage

As the Camogie League got off to an explosive start, Ziyan Spillane helped her side stun All-Ireland champions Kilkenny.

10.1k

Feb 25th 2023, 8:32 AM

# eyes peeled

The young footballers to watch in the 2023 Allianz League

Here’s six rising stars to keep an eye on.

10.6k

Jan 28th 2023, 9:00 AM

# IQ

O'Gara hopes to give Waterford-born wing Anagu his Top 14 shot soon

Ike Anagu joined La Rochelle’s academy in 2021 and is now with the Ireland U20s.

13.6k

Jan 17th 2023, 6:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Talent

Bradley has 'no doubts' Farrugia good enough to play for Ireland

The wing-back impressed during Shamrock Rovers’ draw with Gent last night.

4.5k

Oct 28th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Talent

Simon Easterby named in charge of Emerging Ireland squad for South Africa tour

Supported by Paul O’Connell, Mike Catt and John Fogarty, the 35-player group will feature a number of U20s who have impressed in recent years.

7.2k

Aug 31st 2022, 11:58 AM

# Talent

Ireland's newest Tullow star has 'something very special' at just 18

Dannah O’Brien starts at 10, as part of a very young backline, against Japan on Saturday.

8.3k

Aug 18th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Talent

Exciting English teen inspires Dortmund's comeback win

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens was hailed afterwards as a ‘game changer’.

13.5k

Aug 12th 2022, 11:30 PM

# Talent

Praise for West Ham youngster starring at Pat's ahead of another big European night for Irish football

Joseph Anang was key as the Irish side overcame Mura on penalties in the last round.

6.9k

Aug 4th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Talent

Caoimhin Agyarko defeats Lukasz Maciec to claim WBA International title

The 25-year-old Belfast boxer comfortably overcame his Polish opponent via unanimous decision.

6.5k

Jul 9th 2022, 9:34 PM

# Talent

'He's a special guy' - Kendellen thriving with opportunities in Munster's back row

The 21-year-old was excellent against Toulouse two weekends ago.

11.4k

May 18th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Talent

Eddie Jones says attack-minded teen star reminds him of Matt Giteau

Henry Arundel ls one of 10 uncapped players included in a 36-man training group

11.9k

May 17th 2022, 10:16 PM

# Talent

Teenage sensation Adeleke breaks another Irish record Stateside

The 19-year-old clocked 50.70 in her outdoor debut over 400m.

11.3k

May 16th 2022, 8:25 AM

# Talent

'He epitomises everything we are' - Praise for Ireland's Premier League-bound goalkeeper

Mark Travers picked up the Championship’s golden gloves for his displays this season.

13.6k

May 8th 2022, 3:16 PM

# Talent

Representing Ireland at the Olympics, featuring in Game of Thrones and 'the answer' to his problems

Daniel Wiffen reflects on becoming one of the stars of Irish swimming.

6.3k

Mar 13th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Talent

Havertz in awe of 'special' James as he makes scoring return for Chelsea

“He’s a full-back but he scores goals, he assists goals, and I think that’s very important for us. He’s a great character and a great player.”

4.3k

Mar 6th 2022, 5:21 PM

# Talent

Ireland's most promising young players join new 'Women's National Talent Squad'

The programme aims to help develop players for senior international rugby.

4.7k

Mar 2nd 2022, 12:08 PM

# Talent

Ulster sign promising youngster from AIL

City of Armagh fullback Shea O’Brien his inked a professional deal.

11.8k

Mar 1st 2022, 12:32 PM

# Talent

'She's an exceptional athlete' - the newest Irish face in the AFLW

Multi-sport Mayo star Rachel Kearns is one of 14 Irish players involved this season.

50.5k

Updated

Jan 4th 2022, 8:27 PM

All time

# Talent

'This is a small crowd for Pat, he's played in Croke Park in front of 50,000!'

Munster academy boss Ian Costello was proud of the young players’ impact in Coventry.

22.7k

Dec 13th 2021, 7:10 AM

# Talent

The trailblazing Irish athlete who's just become a world champion

Bray’s Amy Wall has taken the kickboxing world by storm.

49.5k

Nov 28th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Talent

The Irish teen living the American dream

Éabha O’Mahony on her big decision to move to the US.

61.2k

Updated

Nov 23rd 2021, 8:31 AM

# Talent

'He's exceptionally quick' - Ireland wary of Man United youngster's threat ahead of Sweden showdown

Anthony Elanga has six goals from six matches in the campaign thus far.

14.9k

Nov 15th 2021, 7:48 PM

# Talent

Shamrock Rovers' matchwinner would 'certainly not' look out of place in Ireland squad

Danny Mandroiu scored his 11th and 12th goals of the season on Friday.

8.6k

Oct 31st 2021, 12:05 AM

# Star

'Rachel is a unique talent. That's her stage, that's where she wants to be'

Multi-talented athlete Kearns hit 1-5 and was a shining light for Mayo in their semi-final loss to Dublin.

9.0k

Aug 16th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Talent

'Like a new signing' - The ex-Man City youngster starting to thrive in Irish football

Will Patching was on target as Dundalk comfortably overcame Newtown last night.

9.3k

Jul 9th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Potential

Ireland's Dorothy Wall planning to juggle 7s and 15s commitments

The Tipperary woman has become a starter for Adam Griggs’ 15s team.

3.0k

Jun 14th 2021, 9:32 AM

# Talent

'He's a throwback' - The former Celtic youngster making a big impact in Ireland

Liam Burt has impressed since joining Bohemians.

10.0k

May 26th 2021, 7:05 AM

# player profile

'In Beibhinn, Ireland have someone who can do things that other people can't do'

19-year-old Ballinasloe RFC product Beibhinn Parsons is a rising star of Irish rugby.

37.0k

Updated

Apr 10th 2021, 9:19 AM

# Irish Abroad

Ireland U18 international Karl Martin signs for Top 14 club Montpellier

The Drogheda man will pursue a professional career in France.

14.3k

Apr 2nd 2021, 5:43 PM

# Talent

Ulster's exciting all-Irish team to give a glimpse of the future

Dan McFarland has picked a promising young side for tonight’s clash with Zebre.

12.7k

Mar 19th 2021, 10:30 AM

# Irish Abroad

Irish back row prospect Hickey set to sign for the Ospreys in Wales

The 19-year-old captained the Leinster at U19s and has played for the province’s A team.

18.8k

Feb 4th 2021, 2:45 PM

# Be Yourself

'My dad gave me a good piece of advice at Christmas. He said, 'Just play like a kid.''

Beibhinn Parsons has been named Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Women’s Player of The Year.

10.5k

Jan 21st 2021, 9:10 AM

# academy

'We’ve all been jealous of Leinster for that' - Ulster aim to keep closing gap

The northern province’s young guns showed their quality again last Friday night.

8.3k

Jan 19th 2021, 5:50 PM

# Talent

Johnston kicks 17 points as Ulster A notch impressive win over Leinster

Aaron Sexton scored two tries from fullback, while captain David McCann was superb for Ulster.

16.3k

Jan 15th 2021, 4:49 PM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'The opportunity is going to be lost for some guys who have been late developers'

The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly included a discussion on the pandemic’s impact on Irish rugby’s talent pipeline.

19.9k

Jan 14th 2021, 8:08 PM