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March
March 2024
our man down under
Eoin Toolan reunites with Joe Schmidt for Wallabies coaching role
14 Mar
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Mac Éireann
'It was cool to see where my mum grew up. It's now a Chinese takeaway, which was funny enough'
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13 Mar
6.4k
4
tarzan
Ulster confirm signing of all-action Sharks winger Werner Kok
13 Mar
5.7k
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Schools Rugby
'We'll see him on a bigger stage' - O'Leary-Kareem among the standouts in thrilling Munster final
12 Mar
8.1k
0
tation once again
Pres hold off Christians fightback in sensational final to nudge ahead in Munster
12 Mar
5.9k
4
Controversial
Gráinne Walsh robbed of Olympic spot after wild judging in split-decision defeat
Updated 11 Mar
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Boxing
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9 Mar
1.3k
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Report Card
Our player ratings as Ireland's Grand Slam dream ends at Twickenham
Gavan Casey’s marks out of 10.
9 Mar
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Liveblog
England v Ireland, Six Nations
9 Mar
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Talking Points
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9 Mar
1.2k
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generational
Cork greats Ciara and Doireann O'Sullivan retire from inter-county duty
The Mourneabbey stars won 13 All-Ireland titles during their glittering Rebel careers.
Updated 8 Mar
2.0k
2
Italy
Tokyo medallist Aidan Walsh beaten in Olympic qualifier
7 Mar
2.5k
0
eagles' best
Ireland's Izzy Atkinson voted Championship Player of the Month just weeks into Palace career
7 Mar
1.4k
0
Big Mac
Galway talent Martin McDonagh moves to within two wins of booking Olympic spot
6 Mar
1.7k
0
Signed And Sealed
Hume, O'Toole and Reffell commit futures to Ulster
6 Mar
3.6k
11
squad update
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4 Mar
3.4k
0
Castlerea
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Updated 2 Mar
7.5k
URC
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1 Mar
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13
February
February 2024
URC
Butler partners Casey at half-back as Munster name team to play Zebre
29 Feb
7.3k
7
AFL
Port Adelaide player receives landmark 4-game ban for high shot on Cork's Mark Keane
28 Feb
3.9k
4
Update
Brighton's Mitoma likely out for rest of season but Ferguson should be fit for Fulham trip
27 Feb
2.0k
0
Oli Jager
'I felt it when the anthems came on and I just managed to push it back down'
26 Feb
6.9k
2
Report Card
Our player ratings as Ireland earn bonus-point win over Wales
Andrew Porter, Tadhg Furlong, and Ireland’s bench were hugely influential in Ireland’s 31-7 success.
24 Feb
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Liveblog
Ireland v Wales, Six Nations
24 Feb
30.5k
64
Calcutta Cup
Borthwick's big call at fullback, Kinghorn's influence, and the battle for title contention
24 Feb
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7
Sanction
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23 Feb
1.5k
5
LOI
Bohs turn to MLS and LSL as they bolster defence with four new signings
Updated 22 Feb
3.5k
4
National Hurling League
Kyle Hayes among nine All-Ireland starters in Limerick team named to face Dublin
22 Feb
3.6k
Pristina
Ireland edged by hosts Kosovo in first ever World Cup qualifier
22 Feb
1.8k
3
BIG GUNS
Henderson and Stockdale start for Ulster's meeting with Ospreys
16 Feb
4.5k
5
Shuffle
Cathal Forde returns as Connacht make four changes for Cardiff trip
16 Feb
4.1k
8
Debut
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16 Feb
9.4k
65
spotless
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16 Feb
2.5k
9
latest
Hugo Keenan still in contention to face Wales as he continues to rehab knee injury
15 Feb
3.7k
14
BIG GUNS
Snyman, Ahern and Haley return to Munster's starting lineup for Scarlets trip
15 Feb
7.9k
38
WNT
Four back from long-term injuries and one new call-up as Ireland name first squad of 2024
Niamh Fahey, Aoife Mannion, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan return, while uncapped Emily Murphy has received her first official call-up.
15 Feb
1.8k
5
Show of faith
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14 Feb
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11
top of his game
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James Lowe is nearing the peak of his powers as he balances rugby and fatherhood, but he believes he still has scope for improvement.
14 Feb
2.6k
1
Example
Farrell salutes James Ryan's O'Mahony-like response to bench role in Marseille
13 Feb
5.5k
20
syncing feeling
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12 Feb
6.6k
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