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September
September 2024
Interim
Easterby gets the big gig for six months that could be crucial for Ireland
A big Six Nations title defence and an interesting tour of Romania and Georgia lie ahead.
Murray Kinsella
19 Sep
1.6k
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change of scenery
'Through nobody else's fault but my own, I probably wasn't quite myself'
19 Sep
7.7k
3
Development
This Emerging Ireland squad is less controversial and more fitting
There is still an element of disruption for the provinces but it has been far more amicable this time.
Murray Kinsella
19 Sep
3.4k
3
Test Hopes
Ireland want to see Prendergast and Izuchukwu 'under a bit of pressure' in SA
18 Sep
5.4k
12
CONFIRMED
Kendellen leads Emerging Ireland as Izuchukwu and Prendergast included
18 Sep
7.6k
28
chaos games
Munster still bringing the chaos into Year 3 of Rowntree's project
The southern province invited journalists to watch training in Limerick yesterday.
Murray Kinsella
18 Sep
4.1k
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Leader
'We didn’t fall out' - Rowntree says POM contract talks were complicated
18 Sep
5.4k
16
Skipper
Munster confirm appointment of Beirne as permanent captain
17 Sep
3.5k
21
Leader
From missing out on Leinster's academy to becoming Connacht's captain
24-year-old Ireland international Cian Prendergast has made a huge success of his move west.
Murray Kinsella
16 Sep
5.8k
3
force
21-year-old Wexford woman Wafer already a totemic figure for Ireland
The clever, skillful flanker was impressive on both sides of the ball in a big win over Australia.
Murray Kinsella
16 Sep
2.0k
2
next chapter
'It's not as sad when you see your career more as, 'Wow, I did a lot''
Former Leinster man Rory O’Loughlin had to retire from rugby earlier this year due to injury.
14 Sep
4.2k
3
Squad
The Leinster depth chart: Barrett, Snyman, and a battle at 10
As ever, there is plenty of youthful talent for Leo Cullen and co. to call on this season.
Murray Kinsella
12 Sep
7.4k
24
playmaker
'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan
11 Sep
4.0k
5
suftum
The Ulster depth chart: An IQ out-half and backing the youth
The lively South African wing Werner Kok will be an interesting addition to a talented backline.
Murray Kinsella
11 Sep
3.8k
3
Options
The Connacht depth chart: A new Kiwi 10 and Mack is back
There will be a good battle for back row places in Pete Wilkins’ team this season.
Murray Kinsella
10 Sep
5.4k
9
Prospect
Rowntree impressed by 20-year-old Munster back row Edogbo
9 Sep
6.3k
14
Squad
The Munster depth chart: Backline additions and homegrown hopes
Graham Rowntree wants the likes of Billy Burns and Thaakir Abrahams to make an impact.
Murray Kinsella
9 Sep
7.3k
15
Injury Update
Kleyn and Ahern close to Munster returns but Gleeson and Kilcoyne injured
2 Sep
6.2k
8
July
July 2024
All over
Defeat to Great Britain means Ireland 7s finish eighth at Olympics
30 Jul
2.9k
9
irish pride
Ireland's Hanratty coaches Canada to huge shock wins in Olympic 7s
30 Jul
5.7k
20
Outclassed
Ireland 7s to face Great Britain for 7th spot after defeat to hosts France
30 Jul
2.3k
3
outplayed
Ireland 7s' medal dreams end with hammering from brilliant Australia
29 Jul
4.4k
27
Paris 2024
Ireland 7s to face Australia in tonight's Olympic quarter-finals
Updated 29 Jul
10.2k
15
Still Alive
Ireland 7s head into massive day two with everything to play for
The Irish side recovered from a bad start to show their class against South Africa.
Murray Kinsella
28 Jul
3.2k
0
Paris 2024
Ireland 7s rebound with hammering of South Africa at the Olympics
28 Jul
9.6k
20
Paris 2024
Ireland women's 7s suffer defeat to Great Britain on Olympic debut
28 Jul
4.9k
8
Skipper
'I'm getting so many messages from people who are so proud of us'
28 Jul
5.7k
12
Paris 2024
Sensational Dupont inspires France to gold in the Olympic 7s
27 Jul
7.0k
28
Paris 2024
Ireland finish sixth in Olympic 7s after defeat to New Zealand
27 Jul
6.0k
31
Paris 2024
France to face defending champs Fiji in the Olympic 7s final
27 Jul
4.5k
15
Paris 2024
Last-gasp Kennedy try sends Ireland into 5th-place play-off at Olympics
27 Jul
11.6k
19
Paris 2024
Ireland feel agony as Olympic dream ends for four more years
James Topping’s side came close to earning a semi-final but fell to Fiji.
Murray Kinsella
26 Jul
2.9k
20
Paris 2024
Ireland 7s' Olympic medals dream ended by defending champions Fiji
25 Jul
14.0k
85
Paris 2024
Ireland 7s to face back-to-back champs Fiji in Olympic quarter-final
James Topping’s men were edged out by New Zealand in their last pool game.
25 Jul
14.3k
65
Paris 2024
Ireland 7s face into huge day two after a strong start in Paris
James Topping’s side will play in the Olympic quarter-finals this evening.
Murray Kinsella
25 Jul
6.3k
14
Paris 2024
Ireland 7s secure place in Olympic quarter-finals after hammering Japan
24 Jul
8.8k
21
Paris 2024
Conroy and Kennedy get Ireland off to winning start at the Olympics
The Ireland men’s 7s team beat South Africa in their opener in Paris.
24 Jul
8.2k
29
locked in
'I don’t think he gets fazed by much, balls of steel' - Ryan hails Frawley
15 Jul
5.5k
19
faz
Andy Farrell has cause to be a happy man after titanic tussle with Boks
15 Jul
4.3k
7
tour diary
What a magical day in Durban said about South African rugby
14 Jul
8.8k
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