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# On Tour
This month
September 2023
Seven Irish players in Barbarians squad to face South Africa and Munster
Former Ireland captain Ciara Griffin and fellow ex-international star Lindsay Peat are among those involved.
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2022
Munster confirm November fixture against South Africa XV selection
The game is set to be played on Thursday, 10 November with Páirc Uí Chaoimh reportedly being lined up.
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Aug 24th 2022, 2:30 PM
'Pinch me' moments, high praise for new coaching additions, and the Japan challenge
Being fully immersed in rugby is ‘the best feeling in the world,’ says Ireland international Hannah O’Connor.
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Aug 17th 2022, 7:00 AM
Māori All Blacks add to squad for clash with Farrell's Ireland in Waikato
Cullen Grace, Sam Nock, and Max Hicks have joined Clayton McMillan’s group.
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Jun 22nd 2022, 9:07 AM
Which uncapped players should Ireland bring to New Zealand?
There were lots of exciting young players discussed on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.
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Apr 27th 2022, 5:00 PM
Details for Ireland's three-Test tour of New Zealand finally confirmed
Andy Farrell is expected to bring a big squad with two further games still to be announced.
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Apr 26th 2022, 12:00 PM
Celtic and Rangers to meet for first time outside Glasgow
The Old Firm Clubs are travelling to Australia in November for a friendly tournament.
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Mar 2nd 2022, 11:03 AM
All time
Conan Byrne set to embark on his latest charity event to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Ireland
Teaming up with former team-mate Brendan Clarke, the pair will visit all 20 League of Ireland grounds for a crossbar challenge this month.
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Dec 1st 2021, 4:44 PM
Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones will re-join the Lions tomorrow
The 35-year-old dislocated his shoulder just 18 days ago against Japan.
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Jul 14th 2021, 1:29 PM
Cape Town calling but first Gatland's Lions will clash with local Lions
It looks almost certain that the three Tests will be moved to the Western Cape.
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Jun 29th 2021, 12:01 PM
'I’m definitely in a better position going into this tour' - Henshaw
The Leinster centre is backing team-mate Andrew Porter to bounce back from his Lions disappointment.
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Jun 14th 2021, 9:23 AM
British and Irish Lions for Jersey training camp ahead of South Africa tour
Head coach Warren Gatland is due to name his squad on 6 May.
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Apr 16th 2021, 6:18 PM
Sinn Féin organising public rallies to bring 'government for change to the people'
The locations on the agenda include Galway, Cork and Newry.
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Feb 22nd 2020, 5:21 PM
Keenan's late try seals pre-season win for Leinster in Canada
Leo Cullen’s side made it two pre-season wins from two in Hamilton this evening.
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Aug 24th 2019, 10:21 PM
Ireland U20 out-half Byrne named in Leinster squad for Canada trip
Leo Cullen’s squad flew out of Dublin today ahead of Saturday’s pre-season friendly in Ontario.
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Aug 20th 2019, 5:43 PM
Chelsea confirm squad for friendlies against Bohemians and St Pat's
Cesar Azpilicueta and Pedro are among those likely to be in action in Dublin next week.
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Jul 5th 2019, 6:03 PM
Drama at Giro d'Italia as Viviani stripped of stage three win and Gaviria crowned new winner
Eddie Dunbar and Conor Dunne continue to fly the flag for Ireland.
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May 13th 2019, 8:08 PM
Leinster announce pre-season trip to face Canada this summer
The province will face Kingsley Jones’ World Cup-bound side in Ontario on 24 August.
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May 9th 2019, 3:05 PM
Williams captains Munster 'A' for Stateside clash with Free Jacks
The scrum-half is one of five senior players named to start tomorrow’s Cara Cup game in Boston.
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Apr 5th 2019, 6:29 PM
Boyzone singer Keith Duffy hospitalised before show in Bangkok
The band performed without him after he was taken to hospital.
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Mar 29th 2019, 10:32 AM
Letter from Gibraltar: Brexit, Backstops, Declan Rice and Barton Fink
Politics is dominating the news cycle as Irish fans begin to arrive for tomorrow’s Euro 2020 qualifier.
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Mar 22nd 2019, 3:45 PM
Job done for Leinster in South Africa as Cullen's men win 11-try shootout
The province have extended their lead in Conference B with a bonus-point win over the Kings.
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Nov 4th 2018, 2:52 PM
Johnston handed first Pro14 start at out-half as Bleyendaal captains Munster
Johann van Graan has named his team for Sunday’s Pro14 clash against the Cheetahs.
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Nov 2nd 2018, 12:01 PM
Bleyendaal among Munster's playing squad for South African trip
Ireland squad members Sam Arnold and John Ryan will also be with their province.
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Oct 30th 2018, 9:52 AM
Poll: Will you watch the London Late Late?
Ryan Tubridy takes the RTÉ flagship show to London tomorrow.
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Oct 11th 2018, 11:31 AM

Ladies football All-Stars put on an exhibition in Bangkok with a couple of cracking goals
The 2016 team edged out their 2017 counterparts in sweltering conditions.
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Mar 17th 2018, 2:11 PM
Dillane part of Connacht's travelling squad as Keane's men get to work in South Africa
The western province face the Cheetahs on Saturday.
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Feb 27th 2018, 12:11 PM
Leo Cullen bemoans Leinster discipline after big defeat to Cheetahs
The Irish province were well beaten last night.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 9:34 AM
What Is Your Irish Country Singer Name?
Because you have friends in low places.
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Jul 30th 2017, 6:00 PM
Bernie Sanders brought his 'resistance' message to Dublin (after stopping by the Áras)
Trump “lied through his teeth” to America’s working class in last year’s campaign, according to the Vermont Senator.
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Jun 5th 2017, 12:49 AM
Brutal schedule could 'take a toll' on the Lions before All Blacks Tests
Warren Gatland will be looking to build momentum but the warm-up games will be very difficult.
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May 31st 2017, 6:00 AM

These are the winners of the press photographer of the year awards
The exhibition will go on tour around Ireland.
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Jan 28th 2017, 5:30 PM
Hansen says Lions will be 'ready to rumble' in New Zealand
“In every position they’ve got real depth,” he says.
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Dec 14th 2016, 8:24 AM
Pat Lam's Connacht slip to narrow defeat to Montpellier in first pre-season outing
The Pro12 champions enjoyed a useful run out in France this evening.
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Aug 11th 2016, 8:59 PM
"I think I've won Joe over" - Craig Gilroy ready to take chance against Boks
The Ulsterman’s in line to win his eighth cap this evening.
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Jun 18th 2016, 7:32 AM

The42 Rugby Show: Eddie O'Sullivan joins Murray Kinsella to preview Ireland's South Africa tour
He’s the last Ireland head coach to take on the Boks in their own backyard.
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Jun 8th 2016, 3:10 PM

In pictures: Ireland's rugby stars touch down in South Africa and head for a dip
And they got a spot of training in too.
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Jun 6th 2016, 6:42 PM

19 of the best photos and videos from U2's epic Dublin homecoming show
Whoa.
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Nov 24th 2015, 9:30 AM
19 of the best photos and videos from U2's epic Dublin homecoming show
Whoa.
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Nov 24th 2015, 8:52 AM