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# Selection
'We're looking forward to him progressing in the big games for Leinster'
James Lowe drops out of the Ireland matchday 23 for the clash with England.
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Mar 18th 2021, 5:28 PM
# Selection
Teenage goalkeeper Bazunu earns first call-up as Kenny names squad for World Cup qualifiers
Aaron Connolly and James McClean are included in spite of concerns around their fitness.
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Mar 18th 2021, 12:57 PM
# Selection
Debut for Cian Hurley as Munster name team to face Benetton
Johan Van Graan’s side close out the regular season at home tomorrow night.
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Mar 18th 2021, 12:09 PM
# Selection
Ryan injury could force Ireland change as Farrell considers back three options
The Ireland head coach will have to make selection decisions quickly with a six-day turnaround.
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Mar 15th 2021, 6:00 AM
# hooker
'Rob is a great player for us' - Farrell backs Herring at hooker again
RĂ³nan Kelleher returns to the bench as Ireland make three changes for the Scotland clash.
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Mar 12th 2021, 1:13 PM
# Selection
Farrell's 23-man squad indicates a settled Ireland side for Scotland clash
The retention of Ryan Baird suggests he could be involved again in Edinburgh.
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Mar 1st 2021, 7:30 PM
# Selection
Farrell aiming to gain momentum as he picks strong Ireland team for Italy
There are seven changes to the starting XV while Ryan Baird and Craig Casey should debut off the bench.
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Feb 25th 2021, 6:00 PM
# Selection
With pressure on, Farrell seems unlikely to go for great experimentation in Italy
Ireland must now fight to turn their Six Nations campaign around after two defeats.
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Feb 16th 2021, 7:30 PM
# Selection
Two changes as France name team to face Ireland
Teddy Thomas drops to the bench as Matthieu Jalibert continues at fly-half.
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Feb 12th 2021, 11:50 AM
# Selection
Open Thread: Do you agree with our 2020 All-Star football team?
It’s a side dominated by Dublin players.
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Dec 30th 2020, 7:30 AM
# Selection
Open Thread: Do you agree with our 2020 All-Star hurling team?
Let the debate begin…
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Dec 29th 2020, 8:00 AM
# Selection
'We don't want to just be handing out caps' - Ireland stick with autumn squad
Simon Easterby is confident Ireland can remedy their lineout issues.
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Nov 24th 2020, 2:25 PM
# Pick Your XV
Farrell facing some big selection decisions for Ireland's trip to Twickenham
There are conundrums across several areas of the pitch after the win over Wales.
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Nov 15th 2020, 7:55 AM
# Selection
Farrell seems likely to stick with settled Ireland team for trip to Paris
There were lots of good performances in the 50-17 win over Italy on Saturday.
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Oct 26th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Selection
Injuries and form calls mean Ireland will have a refreshed look against Italy
Andy Farrell’s men restart their 2020 Six Nations campaign next weekend in Dublin.
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Oct 18th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Regrets
Selection calls, getting 'spooked', scrum woes - Leinster left with regrets
Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster will be self-critical in reviewing their side’s defeat to Saracens.
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Sep 21st 2020, 7:56 PM
# Selection
Zlatan included as Milan confirm squad for Shamrock Rovers tie
Stefano Pioli has also named Daniel Maldini and new signings Brahim Diaz and Sandro Tonali in his travelling party.
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Sep 16th 2020, 2:52 PM
# Selection
Three Leinster men and two Ulster players make Pro14 dream team
Scott Fardy, Will Connors, Max Deegan, John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey were named in the XV.
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Sep 10th 2020, 12:23 PM
# Options
Leinster and Munster with some key selection decisions to confirm
The reigning champions have options in their back three, while Johann van Graan could make a back row change.
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Sep 1st 2020, 1:00 AM
# Selection
Long in, Brady out - Predicting Mick McCarthy's squad for defining Slovakia clash
Do you agree with our 24-man selection?
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Mar 9th 2020, 4:10 PM
# Selection
'I don't need vindication... some of you guys are so clever' - Eddie Jones
The England boss said his side’s win over Ireland could have been declared at half-time.
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Feb 23rd 2020, 6:14 PM
# Battle
Cooney impresses in Ireland cameo but Murray 'will be happy enough'
Both Ireland scrum-halves contributed impressive moments against Scotland.
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Feb 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM
# Selection
O'Connor names National League Kildare squad with star defender as captain
David Hyland will skipper the Lilywhites during their Division 2 campaign.
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Jan 18th 2020, 10:45 AM
# fresh faces
Some surprise omissions but Farrell's 'dynamic' squad has plenty of form
The new Ireland head coach has made some big calls ahead of the Six Nations.
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Jan 15th 2020, 6:32 PM
# Selection
Do you agree with our Irish football XI of the year?
There are two criteria: impress us and fit into a coherent 4-3-3 formation.
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Dec 28th 2019, 7:30 AM
# Selection
Six uncapped players included in Ireland squad for Test match against Wales
The sides will meet at the UCD Bowl on Sunday afternoon.
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Nov 6th 2019, 4:05 PM
# fit and fresh
Ireland looking for blend of experience and form in team to face All Blacks
Joe Schmidt has some important decisions to confirm tomorrow.
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Oct 16th 2019, 5:00 PM
# Selection
Ruddock unlucky to miss out as 'really solid ' Beirne gets shot at blindside
Joe Schmidt is excited to have Robbie Henshaw back in his starting team.
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Oct 10th 2019, 10:25 AM
# Changes
Ireland have to stay 'open-minded' on selection after poor performances
The likes of Jack Conan and Andrew Conway will be desperate for further chances.
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Aug 26th 2019, 6:30 AM
# whittling down
Schmidt ready to make harsh calls after assessing who was 'chasing their tail'
Ireland head for training camp in Portugal this week, but all eyes remain on the exit door as 43 men try to squeeze into 31 spaces.
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Aug 12th 2019, 8:41 AM
# Selection
No surprises as Mick McCarthy names Irish team to face Denmark
Christian Eriksen starts for the Danes.
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Jun 7th 2019, 6:29 PM
# comeback trail
Beirne given weekend off after reporting 'soreness' in training
The Munster second row has made a strong injury comeback but has been given more time by Joe Schmidt.
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Mar 8th 2019, 3:15 PM
# Pick Your Team
Open thread: Who should Schmidt pick in the Ireland team for France?
We want to hear who you would select for Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Dublin.
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Mar 7th 2019, 11:49 AM
# opener
Van der Flier set for Ireland's seven shirt as Henshaw lined up for 15
Ireland kick-off their Six Nations campaign with a massive clash against England on Saturday.
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Jan 30th 2019, 5:04 PM
# Pick Your XV
Kearney and Ringrose back in the mix as Schmidt considers changes
The Ireland head coach has some big calls to make ahead of the All Blacks clash.
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Nov 12th 2018, 6:15 AM
# Options
Ireland's win in Chicago allows players to put hands up for Argentina Test
Joe Schmidt was impressed with the likes of Tadhg Beirne as his team beat Italy.
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Nov 4th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Selection
European weekend provides final audition for Schmidt's November squad
The Ireland head coach is due to name his squad next week.
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Oct 17th 2018, 9:49 PM
# new bar who dis
Cadbury has replaced the Fudge bar with Dairy Milk Oreo in its Christmas selection boxes
The most divisive bar of them all.
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Dec 21st 2017, 8:00 AM
# Confidence
Henderson one of the unlucky ones after Gatland rewards winning Lions
Warren Gatland believes his unchanged 23 have more to give in the final Test.
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Jul 6th 2017, 10:57 PM
# Selection
Gatland looking to freshen up his Lions but maintain winning momentum
The second Test victors will feel they’ve earned another starting shot in Auckland.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 10:00 PM