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October
October 2024
Update
McCarthy, O'Brien and Postlethwaite released from Emerging Ireland squad
7 Oct
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Leading The Way
Kendellen's breakdown work and Prendergast's kicking central to Emerging Ireland win
7 Oct
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emerging ireland
'It's a really big result for a team that's only been together for 11 or 12 days'
6 Oct
7.8k
5
Two from two
Strong first half lays platform as Emerging Ireland beat Western Force
Jude Postlethwaite, Chay Mullins, Sean Jansen and Alex Kendellen were the try-scorers in Bloemfontein.
6 Oct
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Emerging Ireland v Western Force
6 Oct
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7
Preview
Expectations rise as Ireland head into testing Canada clash
5 Oct
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1
fresh faces
Three players earn first starts for Ulster in Bulls clash
4 Oct
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17
Brisbane Lions
James Madden plans GAA return after calling time on AFL career
4 Oct
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3
WXV1
Enya Breen captain for first time as Ireland make four changes for Canada
4 Oct
1.9k
3
emerging ireland
'I've been dreaming about it for a long time' - Ward makes his mark on 15s return
4 Oct
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3
super saint
Mason Melia called into Ireland U21s squad for first time ahead of crunch Euro qualifiers
3 Oct
2.5k
4
emerging ireland
'I thought on the whole we were outstanding' - Easterby pleased with winning start
3 Oct
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12
Pumas v Emerging Ireland
2 Oct
13.6k
23
Preview
Pumas first up on Emerging Ireland's testing South Africa schedule
Simon Easterby’s team are in action in Bloemfontein today.
Ciarán Kennedy
2 Oct
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Geezer
Kieran McGeeney to continue as Armagh manager for 2025
1 Oct
1.3k
1
Setback
McCloskey injury leaves Ulster facing selection dilemma at centre
1 Oct
2.5k
3
Update
Abrahams and Daly ruled out of Munster's clash with Ospreys
1 Oct
3.5k
11
September
September 2024
off the pace
Munster's leaky defence proves costly on damaging day in Parma
29 Sep
3.8k
10
Open de Espana
Lowry nine off lead as Hidalgo remains in control at Spanish Open
28 Sep
909
3
Italian Job
Six-try Zebre come from behind to shock Munster in Parma
28 Sep
8.3k
95
Preview
Munster's rejigged backline adds intrigue to Zebre trip
28 Sep
3.2k
2
looks whos back
Bealham returns for Connacht as Buckley reaches 250 caps
27 Sep
2.7k
16
Changes
Butler and Nash start as Burns and Nankivell ruled out of Munster's trip to Zebre
27 Sep
4.0k
12
Day One
'We want to try really push the boys' - Emerging Ireland squad get to work in Abbotstown
23 hrs ago
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4
lights camera action
IRFU launch new streaming platform to cover AIL and Emerging Ireland fixtures
25 Sep
6.0k
18
Ready to go
'He's well able' - Munster back Butler to step up as Burns nurses shoulder injury
24 Sep
4.7k
10
Analysis
Connacht's new halfbacks excite in Thomond thriller
Ben Murphy and Josh Ioane impressed as they made their competitive debuts.
Ciarán Kennedy
23 Sep
2.4k
5
Update
RG Snyman nears return as Tommy O'Brien a doubt for Emerging Ireland tour
23 Sep
4.3k
23
Up and Running
'We've got plenty in the tank' - Rowntree encouraged by Munster's resolve in Connacht win
23 Sep
3.6k
13
Room to improve
'There's so much to be proud of, but it's balanced with the feeling of a missed opportunity'
22 Sep
3.2k
5
Reaction
'We were brilliant or average throughout the game, and got there in the end'
21 Sep
4.0k
6
Derby
Munster edge Connacht in 10-try thriller at Thomond
The two provinces scored five tries each with Graham Rowntree’s men winning by two points.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Thomond Park
21 Sep
8.3k
99
Analysis
Cordero has potential to ignite Connacht's explosive back three in Thomond
21 Sep
2.0k
0
ligue of his own
Trent Alexander-Arnold makes €100m bid to purchase FC Nantes - reports
20 Sep
8.2k
19
Jack Conan
'Things change pretty quickly. You realise what's important in life and what's not'
20 Sep
3.2k
9
Derby
'Thomond Park, an interpro, it’s always a high level of emotion'
20 Sep
2.3k
23
Preview
Sam Prendergast gets early chance to stake claim for Leinster 10 shirt
20 Sep
1.5k
1
Drop
Republic of Ireland slip to 62nd in latest Fifa world rankings
19 Sep
3.3k
30
Top 10
Connacht backing new recruit Josh Ioane to add 'X-factor'
18 Sep
3.1k
5
Update
Henderson returns but Ulster dealing with long injury list for URC opener
17 Sep
6.6k
5
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