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Leinster Build-Up To Munster Home In United Rugby Championship: Robin McBryde – The Irish Sun – October 8 2024

URC DERBY Robin McBryde reflects on Leinster’s Croke Park preparations and injury concerns ahead of Munster clash But Leinster’s historic 2009 tussle with Munster at the ground will probably be the memory on everyone’s mind. In front of a sell-out … Continue reading

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All-Ireland League Round-Up: The Irish Examiner – October 7 2024

All-Ireland League: Clontarf keep winning run going Defending champions Cork Constitution earned a 25-5 victory against Young Munster. DAIRE WALSH The impressive Clontarf maintained their 100% start to Division 1A of the Men’s All-Ireland League with a 30-15 victory over … Continue reading

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Dublin Senior One Football Championship Semi-Final: Kilmacud Crokes V Na Fianna – The42.ie – October 6 2024

O’Leary’s goal key as Kilmacud beat Na Fianna to maintain Dublin four-in-a-row title bid Robbie Brennan’s men will now push forward to a county decider against Cuala. Kilmacud Crokes 1-12 Na Fianna 0-12 MARK O’LEARY BAGGED a crucial goal in … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Michaela Downey (Down/St John Bosco/Clonduff) – Media West Ireland – October 5 2024

Down legend Michaela Downey still has the hunger to carry on By Daire Walsh Despite hanging up her football boots on a couple of occasions in the past, Down stalwart Michaela Downey once again found herself gracing the local scene … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Benetton Away In United Rugby Championship: Josh van der Flier – The42.ie – October 5 2024

Rob Kearney’s advice rings true for Josh van der Flier all these years later The Ireland back row is now one of the most senior members of Leinster’s dressing room. THE MAN HIMSELF can scarcely believe it but Josh van … Continue reading

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Emerging Ireland Follow-Up Piece: Simon Easterby – The Irish Examiner – October 3 2024

Munster’s Ben O’Connor delivers on Simon Easterby’s high expectations Ireland have games against Western Force and Cheetahs still to play on the tour.  DAIRE WALSH Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was effusive in his praise for Ben O’Connor after … Continue reading

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Emerging Ireland Tour: Emerging Ireland V Airlink Pumas – The Irish Examiner – October 3 2024

Emerging Ireland kickstart Tour of South Africa with six-try victory over Airlink Pumas Zac Ward, Darragh Murray, Cormac Izuchukwu, Stephen Smyth and Gus McCarthy all registered five-pointers to propel Simon Easterby’s men towards victory DAIRE WALSH Emerging Ireland 36 Airlink … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Emerging Ireland Tour – Emerging Ireland V Airlink Pumas – Alex Kendellen – The Irish Examiner (Online) – October 2 2024

Captain Alex Kendellen admits there’s scope for improvement after opening victory over Pumas One of the most experienced players in the squad with 69 senior appearances already under his belt at Munster, Cork native Kendellen played the opening 51 minutes … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Benetton Away In United Rugby Championship: Jacques Nienaber – The42.ie – October 1 2024

‘He is in full training this week… Hopefully, the medics give us the all clear’ Jacques Nienaber says RG Snyman is close to making his Leinster debut. HE HAS been gradually working his way back from his most recent injury … Continue reading

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Leinster Follow-Up Piece After Dragons Home In United Rugby Championship: Cian Healy – The Irish Examiner – September 30 2024

Record-breaking Cian Healy still has international itch he wants to scratch “It’s about winning and achieving things with groups of people. That’s something that seriously drives me.” DAIRE WALSH While he tried not to make a big deal out of … Continue reading

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