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July
July 2024
Team news
Kelly named to start as Galway reveal team for All-Ireland SFC final
26 Jul
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Paris 2024
‘It was quite unusual’: How trials with hurdlers and GAA players founded Ireland's Sevens Originals
In 2015, the IRFU relaunched their men’s 7s programme with the aim of one day claiming Olympic glory.
24 Jul
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RELATED
Dear Old Skibbereen: Attending a training session at the club that made Olympic champions
21 Jul
The Champion Kiely: The Irishman who became the best athlete on the planet
20 Jul
saffrons
Darren Gleeson steps down as Antrim manager
22 Jul
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Green shoots
Promising Ireland U20s group learn tough lesson against New Zealand
20 Jul
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Transfer
Ireland forward Sinclair Armstrong completes Bristol switch
19 Jul
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4
Man in the Middle
Tyrone's Sean Hurson to referee All-Ireland SFC final
18 Jul
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4
Exit
Forwards coach Roddy Grant departs Ulster
18 Jul
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9
boks office
Ireland summon one last push to end long, gruelling season on a high
13 Jul
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4
Ready to Rock
'I don’t want to be a tourist amongst the best athletes in the world. I want to own it'
13 Jul
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0
Same Again
Armagh and Kerry name unchanged teams for All-Ireland SFC semi-final clash
Updated 12 Jul
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Second chance
'There's another level in how we can play' - Ringrose
12 Jul
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2
Transfer
Ireland international Alan Browne signs for Sunderland
11 Jul
3.0k
2
Analysis
How Jamie Osborne recovered from tough start on encouraging Ireland debut
10 Jul
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Rebels
Noel Furlong appointed manager of Cork U20 hurlers
9 Jul
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Transfer
Dundalk defender Davies joins Carlisle United
9 Jul
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Rained Off
Ireland U20s qualify for World Championship semi-finals after final pool game cancelled
9 Jul
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Transfer
Bohemians sign New Zealand international Greive from St Mirren
8 Jul
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0
Transfer
Drogheda's Wogan to join Stockport for club record fee
8 Jul
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Liveblog
Limerick v Cork, All-Ireland SHC semi-final
Relive all the action from Croke Park as it happened.
7 Jul
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the mighty finn
Treacy's late try sees Ireland U20s snatch dramatic win against Georgia
4 Jul
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35
Sevens
Keenan: Leaving Leinster was tough but Olympic dream 'too hard to turn down'
4 Jul
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14
SUAF
Munster confirm pre-season games against Bath and Gloucester
3 Jul
2.6k
8
Luck of the Draw
Provinces set to face some familiar foes in next season's Champions Cup
2 Jul
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Familiar Foes
Champions Cup pool draw: Leinster to face La Rochelle again, Munster play Northampton
2 Jul
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Sevens Rugby
'We definitely can say we're contenders for a medal. We're going for gold'
1 Jul
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June
June 2024
Sevens Rugby
'I've been inspired through the Olympics. It's an honour we now get to be that inspiration'
29 Jun
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Olympic dreams
'The IRFU offered me a contract. That same night I found out I was pregnant'
Ashleigh Orchard thought her Olympic dream was over when she stepped away from Sevens in 2018, but next month she’ll represent Ireland in Paris.
22 Jun
6.0k
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Rebels
Harnedy returns to Cork team for All-Ireland SHC quarter-final with Dublin
20 Jun
3.3k
0
Swimming
Danielle Hill wins 50m Backstroke gold at European Championships
20 Jun
1.4k
2
Road to Paris
Highs and lows in Abbotstown as Sevens squads prepare for Olympic spotlight
19 Jun
1.6k
3
Fixture
Ulster to play Queensland Reds in Belfast next February
18 Jun
2.8k
30
Below par
Regrets will haunt Munster as golden opportunity slips from their reach
17 Jun
3.2k
10
Reaction
'It’s going to take a while for that to sink in. It's hugely frustrating'
15 Jun
4.4k
15
Report
Munster fall flat at Thomond as Glasgow book place in URC final
The province paid the price for an error-ridden display in Limerick.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Thomond Park
15 Jun
6.7k
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zebo
'I've always considered him the most talented rugby player I’ve come across'
15 Jun
7.9k
2
Preview
Munster back their bench to power past Glasgow
15 Jun
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3
Team news
Dublin unchanged for clash with Mayo; Galway welcome back Kelly and Finnerty
Updated 14 Jun
2.9k
2
Last Four
Munster welcome Nankivell back for Glasgow semi but Nash ruled out
14 Jun
5.9k
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Super Sub
'There's no point in crying over these things. I've still got a job to do'
14 Jun
5.5k
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live and learn
How Glasgow lessons put Munster on road to boasting best defence in URC
The province worked hard on improving their defence after two worrying performances against the Warriors.
Ciarán Kennedy
14 Jun
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