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Skipper

Last week
20th April 2025 - 26th April 2025
'We want to play exciting hurling' - Dessie Hutchinson embracing the changes
This month
April 2025
'ROG said that with the Munster man in him, he'll be a supporter now'
This year
2025
'My phone has been blowing up. Sorry if I haven’t got back to anyone!'
Last year
2024
'Our best of the three' - Doris pleased with Ireland's eight-try win
'I’m starting to enjoy it more' - Doris growing into captaincy role
Giving the Ireland captaincy to all-action Doris was a no-brainer
The 26-year-old Mayo man has quickly and impressively grown into the role.
Wilkins: Prendergast 'is the embodiment of what we want to stand for this season'
Munster confirm appointment of Beirne as permanent captain
Leinster confirm Caelan Doris as new captain
Edel McMahon impressed by fresh coaching impetus as she takes sole captaincy for Ireland
'I'm getting so many messages from people who are so proud of us'
How a meeting on Wednesday put fire in Ireland's bellies
Bruno Fernandes wants Man United to use ‘special’ win over Liverpool as spark
'We're not playing tennis or golf... you've got to be on the edge'
'A savage battle' - Tough day for Ireland captain O'Mahony in London
'I wasn’t expecting it' - O'Mahony embraces honour of Ireland captaincy
O'Mahony the right choice as Ireland captain despite uncertain future
'There’s quite a few ahead of me' - Doris not expecting Ireland captaincy
All time
No decision made yet on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
O'Mahony's intriguing decision leaves Munster with a big call to make
Bruno Fernandes to the rescue in stoppage time as Man United labour to victory at Fulham
The candidates to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain
'There have been a few unfair headlines. Katie versus Vera, it's not a thing'
Denise O'Sullivan captains North Carolina Courage to NWSL Challenge Cup glory
'It really hits home on days like this' - Sexton raring to go for World Cup
'He's training as hard as ever' - Sexton awaits next week's verdict
Australia's most-capped skipper admits future uncertain
'When you stand next to Johnny Sexton, you feel pretty special'
Chance of a Grand Slam against England is 'stuff of dreams' for Sexton
'I don’t think I’ve ever been as nervous as I was before a game' - Sexton
Cullen hails Ringrose's 'calm, composed' leadership after big Leinster win
'My brothers are giving me guilt, saying 'What are we going to do when you retire?''
The relatable Tadhg Furlong is an inspired choice as Ireland captain
'I almost have to separate the opposition and the ref' - Sexton on captaincy
'It’s a huge honour' - Jack Carty takes over as Connacht's club captain
Declan Hannon says 'sheer stubbornness' got Limerick over the line
Wales captain Dan Biggar fit to start South Africa decider after shoulder injury
McNamee's late winner sees Finn Harps take spoils against Shelbourne
'She's a fantastic person who encapsulates everything Ireland will stand for'
Sexton's mission for World Cup redemption with Ireland will be riveting