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November 2023
23-year-old McCann makes mark to show his quality for Ulster
The Ulster back row has started the season in impressive form.
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Last year
2022
Mbappe vows not to interfere with management of PSG after snubbing Real Madrid offer
It was speculated that Mbappe was convinced to stay by giving him some say in which players to sign for next season.
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May 23rd 2022, 3:50 PM
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'Everybody knows what a potential player he is'
Jim Crawford is delighted to have Will Smallbone back available again.
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Nov 3rd 2021, 1:56 PM
'He gets us playing' - Praise for Ireland's man of the match
Skipper Conor Coventry had a hand in one goal and scored another as the U21 side overcame Luxembourg.
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Oct 9th 2021, 12:01 AM
'He was very good, wasn’t he?' Crystal Palace youngster lauded after starring role in win
Eberechi Eze earned the praise of his manager Roy Hodgson following an eye-catching display against Sheffield United
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May 8th 2021, 9:15 PM
Ulster's exciting all-Irish team to give a glimpse of the future
Dan McFarland has picked a promising young side for tonight’s clash with Zebre.
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Mar 19th 2021, 10:30 AM
20-year-old McIlroy one of the big winners of the inter-pro series
The Ulster wing has shown his promise in three starts over recent weekends.
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Jan 12th 2021, 9:58 AM
Benzema won't be distracted by sex tape trial, says Zidane
The French boss has backed the Real Madrid star.
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Jan 8th 2021, 6:39 PM
Sam Allardyce won’t start winding up rival managers until Baggies start winning
The West Brom boss will leave his usual ‘tittle-tattle’ to one side while he focuses on leading a rescue effort at the Hawthorns.
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Dec 27th 2020, 11:47 AM
Solskjaer warns 'personal agendas' will not be tolerated
The Manchester United boss is much happier with the current makeup of his squad.
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May 22nd 2020, 2:00 PM
'Some of their players are going to be playing in the top leagues over the next few years'
Niall Morahan and Kameron Ledwidge were impressed by France as Ireland suffered a narrow 1-0 loss.
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Jul 19th 2019, 7:55 PM
The Irish teen aiming to be the next Wes Hoolahan
Brandon Kavanagh is currently part of the Boys in Green’s squad for the U19 Euros.
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Jul 16th 2019, 4:47 PM
€75-million man swayed by Barcelona's 'key player' promise
Frenkie de Jong impressed as Ajax won the Eredivisie title and reached the Champions League semi-finals last season.
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Jul 7th 2019, 8:00 PM
The 20-year-old starlet who lit up last night's Dublin derby
Daniel Mandroiu was delighted after his match-winning performance inspired Bohs to victory against Shamrock Rovers.
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Jun 15th 2019, 7:30 AM
'Craig is such a great talent' - 20-year-old Casey gets Munster debut
The Shannon RFC scrum-half is an exciting prospect.
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Apr 30th 2019, 7:00 AM
Ireland U18 Schools squad features six players back from last year
There’s a strong Connacht contingent included in Peter Smyth’s 26-man group.
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Apr 9th 2019, 5:25 PM
3 players who stood out in the Ireland U20s’ Six Nations win in Scotland
Liam Turner, Dylan Tierney-Martin and Jonathan Wren impressed on a good night in Galashiels.
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Feb 9th 2019, 1:57 PM
21-year-old academy wing Baloucoune taking his chances with Ulster
The Enniskillen man has shone for Ulster in the Heineken Cup over the past fortnight.
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Jan 22nd 2019, 6:15 AM
Four academy players start as Ludik returns for Ulster against Scarlets
Head coach Dan McFarland has included new signing Ian Nagle on the bench.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 12:23 PM
The Giants’ rookie running back scores a 68-yard TD in the first game of his career
It was a day to remember for Saquon Barkley.
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Sep 10th 2018, 11:29 AM
Alisson won't be 'stupid' and repeat Liverpool error
The Brazilian gifted Leicester a goal in a 2-1 win at the King Power Stadium.
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Sep 1st 2018, 8:12 PM
'She's just turned 16, but needs to be in this environment'
Ireland manager Colin Bell has high hopes for teenage starlet Jessica Ziu.
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Aug 28th 2018, 9:00 PM
Ulster include 17-year-old sprinter Sexton in squad to face Gloucester
The northern province have named an exciting squad for Saturday’s game.
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Aug 16th 2018, 4:43 PM
PSG youngster eclipses Ronaldo on star's 150th outing
Goncalo Guedes was the star of the show as Portugal eased past Algeria.
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Jun 7th 2018, 10:39 PM
Three promising homegrown players sign pro contracts with Connacht
Conan O’Donnell, Cillian Gallagher and Peter Claffey have all penned new deals.
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Mar 9th 2018, 1:41 PM
Southampton boss Pellegrino praises Irish teenager after Premier League debut
“He’s a really fast player and his speed is his most important quality,” the manager said of Michael Obafemi.
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Jan 22nd 2018, 2:38 PM
Porto starlet makes €18million move to the Championship
Ruben Neves has signed a five-year contract with Wolves.
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Jul 8th 2017, 10:52 PM
Chelsea sign 16-year-old Welsh prodigy
Ethan Ampadu has already played 13 times for English fourth-tier side Exeter.
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Jul 1st 2017, 5:07 PM
Czech starlet set for €25 million move to Juventus
The Bianconeri have activated the release clause in Patrik Schick’s Sampdoria contract, beating Serie A rivals Inter to his signature.
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Jun 22nd 2017, 1:19 PM
Argentina overcome Brazil to get Sampaoli's reign off to winning start
The new boss fielded an attacking XI in his first game, including Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain
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Jun 9th 2017, 2:54 PM
Ryan, Porter and O'Loughlin the latest Ireland call-ups off Leinster conveyor belt
Joe Schmidt will bring the uncapped trio on Ireland’s tour of the US and Japan.
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May 19th 2017, 7:15 AM
Munster facilitate Ryan request as Schmidt gets set to name Ireland squad
The squad to travel to the US and Japan will be named today.
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May 16th 2017, 8:00 AM
No Carbery, but Cork Con and Clontarf can show UBL has lots more talent
This Sunday sees a repeat of last season’s Division 1A final at the Aviva Stadium.
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May 4th 2017, 7:00 AM
Davy Fitz on Nowlan Park pitch invasion: 'I won't do it again, if that's any consolation'
The Wexford manager is facing an eight-week suspension, and may not be free to patrol the touchline in a potential Leinster semi-final with Kilkenny on 10 June.
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Apr 17th 2017, 1:56 PM
Clubs and Schools players combine in Ireland U18 squad to face England
Head coach Mark Butler has included six Exiles in his 24-man group.
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Apr 11th 2017, 12:31 PM
Larmour's outstanding U20 Six Nations shows why Joe Schmidt is a fan
‘You could put Jordan at nine or 10 and he’d probably do as well, he’s just an outstanding player.’
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Mar 21st 2017, 3:00 PM
23 of the best League of Ireland players aged 23 or under
Cork’s Sean Maguire and other promising youngsters likely to make an impact in the upcoming campaign.
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Feb 20th 2017, 7:26 PM
'No matter what happens I will manage next season'
Arsene Wenger confirms he does not intend to retire even if he leaves Arsenal at the end of the current campaign.
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Feb 17th 2017, 10:18 AM
Analysis: Debutant Ringrose gives Ireland a bright glimpse of the future
The 21-year-old had many excellent moments as he won his first Test cap.
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Nov 14th 2016, 9:30 PM