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# Team news

Last week
24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
# Team news
Ireland U20 star Gleeson set for debut as Munster name teams for Baa Baas double-header
Thomond Park set to host historic double-header as Munster’s men meet the Barbarians for the first time.
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Last month
September 2023
# Team news
Hayes debuts, Toland returns to XI as Gleeson rings the changes for Aviva showdown
The Republic of Ireland face Northern Ireland in their historic Women’s Nations League opener.
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Sep 23rd 2023, 12:07 PM
# Team news
Ireland make one change to team for Saturday's massive World Cup clash with South Africa
Andy Farrell has gone for his tried-and-trusted combinations for the clash in Paris.
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Sep 21st 2023, 2:08 PM
# Team news
Ireland make one change to XV for Boks as Sheehan returns on bench
Andy Farrell has gone for his tried-and-trusted combinations for the clash in Paris.
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Sep 21st 2023, 1:47 PM
# RWC23
Ludlam starts for England, Leitch to set Japan record for World Cup appearances
Steve Borthwick’s side face the Brave Blossoms in Nice on Sunday.
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Sep 15th 2023, 5:39 PM
# Team news
Australia recall veteran Slipper, Tuisova and Botia back for Fiji
Another change sees Nick Frost partner captain Will Skelton at lock with Richie Arnold dropping to the bench.
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Sep 15th 2023, 3:53 PM
# Team news
Fekitoa and Piutau start in Tonga team to face Ireland in Nantes
Toutai Kefu’s side includes lots of firepower.
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Sep 14th 2023, 6:08 PM
# Team news
Rugby World Cup: Ireland make four changes for Tonga as Sexton captains again
Andy Farrell has gone with a very strong selection for the clash in Nantes.
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Sep 14th 2023, 2:53 PM
# Team news
Ireland make four changes for Tonga as Sexton captains again
Andy Farrell has gone with a very strong selection for the clash in Nantes.
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Sep 14th 2023, 2:41 PM
# RWC23
Jelonch captains France against Uruguay on injury return
The Toulouse back-rower is one of 12 changes for Thursday’s game in Lille.
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Sep 12th 2023, 2:42 PM
# RWC23
Russell to pull Scottish strings against South Africa as Healy misses out
Ireland’s Pool B opponents go head-to-head on Sunday.
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Sep 8th 2023, 4:41 PM
# Team news
Frawley gets start at 10 for Leinster, Munster welcome back Conway
The provinces face off in a pre-season friendly in Cork tomorrow.
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Sep 7th 2023, 3:25 PM
# RWC23
Australia's Kerevi returns for Rugby World Cup opener
Eddie Jones’ side take on Georgia on Saturday.
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Sep 7th 2023, 2:26 PM
# Team news
Johnny Sexton returns to captain strong Ireland team against Romania
The 38-year-old starts at out-half in Ireland’s World Cup opener in Bordeaux.
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Sep 7th 2023, 1:12 PM
# Team news
Sexton returns to captain strong Ireland team against Romania
The 38-year-old starts at out-half in Ireland’s World Cup opener in Bordeaux.
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Sep 7th 2023, 12:37 PM
August
August 2023
# Team news
Will Skelton to captain Australia in World Cup warm-up against France
Eddie Jones has picked the La Rochelle lock as his captain for the World Cup.
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Aug 25th 2023, 10:35 AM
# Team news
Courtney Lawes to captain England when he wins 100th cap against Fiji
George Ford continues as chief conductor in a new-look half-back combination that includes Alex Mitchell.
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Aug 24th 2023, 1:06 PM
# Team news
Moodie at centre in revamped Springbok side for All Blacks World Cup warm-up
Makazole Mapimpi, a try-scorer in South Africa’s 2019 World Cup final win over England in Japan, and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been named on the left and right wings.
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Aug 21st 2023, 1:46 PM
# Team news
Ford starts at 10 for England as Farrell red card furore rumbles on
Steve Borthwick has included Marcus Smith on the bench.
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Aug 17th 2023, 5:26 PM
# Rugby
Prendergast starts at 8 in strong Ireland team to face England
Andy Farrell has brought back many of his key players for Saturday’s clash in Dublin.
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Aug 17th 2023, 2:32 PM
# Team news
Prendergast starts at 8 in strong Ireland team to face England
Andy Farrell has brought back many of his key players for Saturday’s clash in Dublin.
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Aug 17th 2023, 2:01 PM
# Team news
La Rochelle's Hastoy starts at 10 as Alldritt to lead France against Fiji
Antonie Hastoy takes over at out-half for the injured Romain Ntamack.
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Aug 17th 2023, 12:19 PM
# LGFA
No changes as Dublin and Kerry unveil sides for All-Ireland final
Throw-in at Croke Park is 4pm on Sunday.
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Aug 11th 2023, 1:04 PM
# Team news
Provinces name teams for opening round of Women's Interpros
The tournament kicks-off tomorrow.
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Aug 11th 2023, 12:38 PM
# Team news
Scotland play down Ben White injury concerns as stars return for France
White has been left out of the squad set to take on a strong Les Bleus side in Saint-Etienne on Saturday.
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Aug 10th 2023, 10:48 AM
# Team news
Crowley at out-half for Ireland as lock McCarthy gets first Test start
Andy Farrell has named his matchday 23 to face Italy on Saturday.
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Aug 3rd 2023, 2:06 PM
# Azzurri
Italy name two new caps for Ireland clash while Garbisi returns at 10
Kieran Crowley has announced a strong matchday 23.
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Aug 3rd 2023, 1:11 PM
# Team news
Marcus Smith given chance to earn World Cup spot with start against Wales
England and Wales have named their teams for Saturday’s clash in Cardiff.
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Aug 3rd 2023, 12:54 PM
July
July 2023
# Team news
22-year-old Gordon gets first Wallabies start as All Blacks make one change
Captain Sam Cane is missing for New Zealand.
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Jul 27th 2023, 9:29 AM
# Team news
Ireland forced into late change as O'Gorman replaces injured Payne
Lucy Quinn also starts Ireland’s crucial Group B clash against Canada in Perth.
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Jul 26th 2023, 12:45 PM
# Team news
Duane Vermeulen leads new-look Springbok team against Argentina
Jacques Nienaber makes nine changes to the starting team that lost to the All Blacks.
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Jul 25th 2023, 12:38 PM
# xi
No surprises in Ireland team named for World Cup opener
Kick-off is fast approaching at Sydney’s Stadium Australia.
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Jul 20th 2023, 10:05 AM
# Team news
Kerry unchanged for All-Ireland semi-final date with Derry
Killian Spillane misses out on the matchday squad despite recently returning to full training after injury.
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Jul 13th 2023, 8:58 PM
# Team news
All Blacks make 5 changes for 'special' Springboks showdown
New Zealand host South Africa at Mount Smart Stadium after both teams recorded emphatic opening-round wins.
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Jul 13th 2023, 10:34 AM
# Team news
Kyle Hayes named at centre-back for Limerick, Gearóid Hegarty moves to wing-back
Cian Lynch in starting side for Saturday’s semi-final against Galway, while Adrian Mullen named to start for Kilkenny against Clare.
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Jul 7th 2023, 1:06 PM
# Team news
Winger Narawa set for All Blacks debut in Argentina
Meanwhile, Chiefs team-mate Damian McKenzie gets the nod at fly-half.
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Jul 6th 2023, 10:57 PM
# Team news
Ireland U20s ring the changes ahead of Fiji encounter
Richie Murphy’s side need a win to ensure a semi-final spot.
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Jul 2nd 2023, 5:33 PM
June
June 2023
# Jack's Back
McCaffrey set to start for Dublin, Ruane and O'Hora return for Mayo
Dessie Farrell and Kevin McStay have named their sides for Sunday’s quarter-final showdown.
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Jun 30th 2023, 11:14 AM
# Team news
Kelly and Comer start for Galway while O'Connor named on Mayo bench
The two Connacht rivals meet at Pearse Stadium on Sunday.
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Jun 23rd 2023, 11:40 AM
# Selection
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
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