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ULTAN DILLANE WAS in the Aviva Stadium yesterday looking towards Ireland’s tour of South Africa, less than 48 hours after playing a starring role in Connacht’s Pro12 victory over Leinster. The 22-year-old’s own remarkable rise this season has very much reflected that of the western province itself and their success in Murrayfield brought Dillane his …
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Pile on! Ireland celebrate Wes Hoolahan’s opening goal. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO HomeCiaran Clark’s own goal denied Ireland a dream start to their Euro 2016 campaign as they drew 1-1 with Sweden.They were plenty of positives to take from the Group E opener, including the performance of Wes Hoolahan.Ireland flanker CJ Stander has been suspended for …
TWO KEY COMPONENTS to any successful rugby tour for players are good food and someone in the group to lighten the mood. Click Here: Argentina National Team soccer tracksuit Andrew Porter has been impressive for Ireland. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO We asked a selection of the Ireland U20 players and coaches who’s the joker in the …
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THE FRESH FAT has been trimmed off Super Rugby and we’re entering the business end. The competition was at its largest ever this season with 18 teams from five different countries, but it’s the three original providers who make up the eight sides who remain in the quarter-finals. As you might expect from back-to-back world …
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OlympicsThomas Barr ran a personal best and national record in breaking the 48-second barrier for the first time but it still wasn’t good enough for a medal in the final of the mens’ 400m hurdles.The boxing controversy in Rio shows no signs of abating after the International Boxing Association confirmed the organisation’s current executive director …
Read More “We’ll Leave It There So: Barr’s bittersweet day, bad news for McGeady and today’s sport”
SHANE HORGAN HAS thrown down the gauntlet to Leinster and Munster, challenging them to follow Connacht’s lead and start the new season by playing a more attacking, fearless brand of rugby. Connacht’s unheralded Pro12 triumph last season saw the traditional provincial hierarchy rearranged with Pat Lam’s side a breath of fresh air with their ball-in-hand …
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IT WOULD BE easy to take the art of finishing for granted, to simply pass it off as a skill that comes naturally. But the best finishers in rugby work diligently on their ability in this area, and Connacht’s Niyi Adeolokun is determined to be included in any conversations about the finest five-point collectors. Adeolokun …
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Home Robbie Henshaw shows off Ireland’s new alternative kit. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Jared Payne will make his first appearance of the season for Ulster tomorrow night in the province’s trip to the Glasgow Warriors.Leinster have also called on fit-again Johnny Sexton to make his seasonal bow in tomorrow night’s game against the Ospreys.Conor McGregor’s camp …
RUGBY AUSTRALIA HAS branded Israel Folau’s latest controversial social media posts as “unacceptable” and “disrespectful”. The Australian union has engaged its Integrity Unit to further investigate the matter as Wallabies star Folau draws widespread condemnation for posts on his official Instagram and Twitter accounts. Folau’s latest Instagram post is accompanied by a meme that warns that …
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Murray Kinsella reports from Coventry AS JOHANN VAN Graan spoke in the media room at the Ricoh Arena yesterday, discussing the opportunity ahead of his players, CJ Stander sat alongside him nodding his head. “We’ve got big dreams,” said van Graan. “Big dreams make a man’s blood stir.” At this point, Stander broke into a …
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