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Exciting Ireland U19 squad named for Donnybrook clash with Japan
Head coach Kieran Campbell has included some highly-promising players.
Hourihane strengthens Ireland claims with hat-trick of assists
Meanwhile, Robbie Brady got his name on the scoresheet for Norwich City.
Tim Schmidt, son of Ireland coach Joe, is playing for Toulouse's espoirs team
The 20-year-old scrum-half has joined the famous French club for the season.
5 players to watch in Sunday's WFAI Cup final
The latest chapter of Shelbourne v Wexford Youths promises to be an exciting affair.
'Both have massive futures ahead of them if they keep their heads down'
Rob Lyttle and Jacob Stockdale are in impressive form early this season.
19-year-old Olympic prodigy 'among the greatest endurance athletes ever'
The US swimmer is redefining the limits of athletic performance.
IRFU looking to ID best talent from age of 15 as Nucifora plans for future
The IRFU performance director feels earlier intervention can produce better professionals.
Clontarf playmaker Carbery showing Leinster quality in Ulster Bank League
The 20-year-old is hoping for further playing opportunities under Leo Cullen next season.
"It's beyond all our wildest dreams": Landmark day for Irish cinema with nine Oscar nominations
The director of Room, Lenny Abrahamson, said he is “so delighted” with his nominations.
From the Bangor Bulldozer to Baby BOD: 5 Irish young guns who broke out in 2015
The future of the back row – and the backline – looks bright in Ireland.
The future's bright: 7 Irish sports stars who made 2015 their own
It was a very special year for these athletes.
These are the nominees for the first Breakthrough Player of the Year award
Nehe Milner-Skudder, Mark Bennett and Vasil Lobzhanidze have all showed superb form.
What Is Your Rose Of Tralee Talent?
Enya on tin whistle? Anyone?
Ireland U20 hero Quinlan part of Munster's academy intake for 2015/16
Leinster underage products Conor Oliver and JP Phelan will make the move south.
The 'Tongan Thor' is making a big impact on Australian club rugby
The 18-year-old prop shot to international fame after a viral video last year.
Catch up on Ireland's thrilling last-gasp win in the World U20 Championship
Nigel Carolan’s men needed a late, late penalty to clinch victory against Argentina.
The next crop of New Zealand rugby stars look ominously good
The Baby Blacks ran in nine tries against Scotland at the World Rugby U20 Championship yesterday.
4 players who stood out during the Ireland U20s' win over Argentina
Sam Arnold, Alex Thompson, Joey Carbery and Jacob Stockdale all looked good.
Trevor Brennan's son has won a place in France's prestigious academy
The young Toulouse forward is highly rated and has already starred for les Blues at U17 level.
This Fiji squad could do some serious damage at the World Cup
The backline options for head coach John McKee are particularly exciting.
Munster excited by potential of former schools sensation McCarthy
The Young Munster wing was named in Anthony Eddy’s Ireland Sevens squad yesterday.
Try not to drool when you see how ridiculously deep the Australian backline has become
All of a sudden the Wallabies have the world’s scariest attack
The most talented U18 club players in Ireland have been picked for the Three Union Festival
The Irish side face two tough fixtures against England and France early next month.
One of Super Rugby's most dynamic back rows will be playing in the Pro12 from next season
Edinburgh have made a very promising addition to their squad.
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The Super Rugby leaders are probably the only club side around who can rival Toulon's electric backline
With all the talent the Hurricanes have it’s no surprise that they are the early Super Rugby pace-setters.
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Former schools sensation McCarthy in training with Foley's Munster
The ex-Castletroy College star has been playing club rugby with Young Munster this season.
14 incredible winners from this year's World Press Photo competition
The best photography of 2014.
Carolan makes two changes to exciting Ireland U20s side for French test
The Irish head coach has opted for a new face in midfield, while being forced into a change on the wing.
Munster's Hanrahan will head for Saints looking to fulfill rich promise
The Kerry native appears well suited to the style of rugby Northampton play.
Former Munster lock Ian Nagle to take break from professional rugby
The 25-year-old will step away from the game to work in Washington DC.
Waterford and Cork include senior stars in teams for U21 semi
Austin Gleeson starts for the Déise, while Alan Cadogan is named for the Rebels.
Ireland U20 centre Peter Robb one of five new recruits in Connacht academy
The western province have also swooped for Conor McKeon and Ciaran Gaffney, who both played at the JWC.
Tipperary teenager belts out spine-chilling cover of Disclosure's Latch
Step off, Sam Smith.
Byrne, O'Donoghue, Ringrose and Taggart stand out for Ireland U20s
With Ireland now set up to compete for a JWC semi-final spot, we look at those who excelled against Wales.
Ireland U20s get JWC campaign back on track with superb win over Wales
Mike Ruddock’s side scored four tries in Pukekohe, with Ross Byrne excellent in the 10 shirt.
The Tongan Thor - Ireland's next project player?
135kg tighthead prop Taniela Tupou ran in a sensational hat-trick for Sacred Heart College in New Zealand last weekend.
Wigan beaten by QPR in play-offs despite glorious James McClean cross
The Irish winger claimed an assist for the opener in tonight’s semi-final second leg.
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