Category Archives: International Rugby

Leinster Build-Up To Racing 92 Home In European Champions Cup: Jimmy O’Brien – The Kildare Nationalist (Online) – January 19 2023

VERSATILE NAAS RFC OLD BOY JIMMY O’BRIEN EXUDING CONFIDENCE IN ADVANCE OF RACING 92 GAME THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 By Daire Walsh Eadestown native Jimmy O’Brien believes he has become a much more assured player as a result of his … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Racing 92 Home In European Champions Cup: Jimmy O’Brien – The Irish Examiner – January 19 2023

‘It was a dream when I was a kid’ – Versatile O’Brien hoping for Six Nations involvement After making his debut off the bench at inside centre in a narrow victory over South Africa at the beginning of last November’s … Continue reading

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Ireland U20s Six Nations Championship Squad Announcement: Richie Murphy – The42.ie – January 19 2023

‘He’s told me that his dream is to play with Ireland’ – Anagu one to watch for U20s Richie Murphy is delighted to have Ike Anagu on board for the forthcoming U20 Six Nations. IRELAND U20S HEAD coach Richie Murphy … Continue reading

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Ireland U20s Six Nations Championship Squad Announcement: Richie Murphy – The Irish Examiner – January 19 2023

‘His dream is to play with Ireland’ – Ike Anagu on verge of achieving long-term goal  Born in Waterford, Anagu moved to South Africa over a decade ago before eventually joining the La Rochelle Academy in 2021. DAIRE WALSH Richie … Continue reading

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Six Nations Championship Triple Crown Odds Piece: Gambling.com – January 18 2023

Six Nations Betting: What Are The Odds On A 2023 Triple Crown Winner? Daire Walsh The start of the Six Nations is just weeks away and with each nation putting their plans together, betting sites are looking into the prospect of a … Continue reading

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Ireland Sevens Build-Up To Dubai Sevens In World Series: Andrew Smith – The Irish Examiner – December 2 2022

Seven up? Ireland men’s side aiming to push on, insists Andrew Smith After a third-place spot at the World Cup, James Topping’s Sevens side are determined to build on that success.  DAIRE WALSH Despite achieving an impressive third-place finish at … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Autumn Nations Series – Ireland V Fiji – Cian Prendergast – The Kildare Nationalist – November 15 2022

RUGBY: AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES – IRELAND V FIJI Suncroft’s Cian Prendergast Makes Ireland Debut Off The Bench By Daire Walsh SUNCROFT native Cian Prendergast said it was a ‘surreal’ experience to make his full senior international debut for Ireland against … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Autumn Nations Series – Ireland V Fiji – Jeremy Loughman – The Kildare Nationalist – November 15 2022

RUGBY: AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES – IRELAND V FIJI ATHY’S LOUGHMAN ADDS TO GROWING KILDARE INTERNATIONALS By Daire Walsh AFTER making his senior international bow in a 35-17 triumph over Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series in the Aviva Stadium last … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Munster V South Africa ‘A’ – Jack O’Donoghue & Paddy Patterson – The Irish Examiner – November 11 2022

‘To come to Pairc Ui Chaoimh and to make history, it’s incredible.’ Munster skipper O’Donoghue savours an unforgettable night as the Springboks join other southern hemisphere giants in falling at Red feet DAIRE WALSH On an historic night at Pairc … Continue reading

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Autumn Nations Series Odds Piece: Italy V Australia – Gambling.com – November 10 2022

Rugby Betting: Wallabies Next Game, Latest Odds and Analysis Daire Walsh After being denied at the death in Saint-Denis last weekend, betting sites are liking the chances of Australia issuing an immediate and swift response against Italy at Stadio Artemio Franchi this … Continue reading

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