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Rugby Column Number 85: The Kildare Nationalist – July 18 2017

RUGBY COLUMN – JULY 18 By Daire Walsh IT was a memorable weekend for the Kildare triumvirate of Billy Dardis, Jimmy O’Brien and Fionn Carr, who were part of the Ireland Men’s Sevens squad that secured their place in next … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 84: The Kildare Nationalist – July 11 2017

RUGBY COLUMN – JULY 11 By Daire Walsh THERE were mixed emotions at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday, as the British & Irish Lions encountered their first drawn series in the professional era. With one win each under their belts, … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 83: The Kildare Nationalist – June 27 2017

RUGBY Tracy’s first ever Irish stare ends in convincing win By Daire Walsh SATURDAY in the Ajinomoto Stadium proved to be an occasion to remember for Kill native James Tracy, who made his first-ever start at senior level for Ireland … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 82: The Kildare Nationalist – June 20 2017

RUGBY COLUMN – JUNE 20 By Daire Walsh KEITH Earls, Dan Leavy and Jack Conan all produced strong performances in Shizouka on Saturday, as Ireland began their two-game series against Japan with a commanding 50-22 victory. An equally comprehensive success … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 81: The Kildare Nationalist – June 13 2017

RUGBY Carbery a doubt for Japan after picking up injury during win over USA By Daire Walsh IT was a successful return to action for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Saturday evening, as … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 80: The Kildare Nationalist – June 6 2017

RUGBY Duggan features but it’s a disappointing week for Irish U20s By Daire Walsh IT proved to be a disappointing week for the Ireland U20s, as two narrow pool stage defeats placed a massive dent in their World Rugby U20 … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 79: The Kildare Nationalist – May 23 2017

RUGBY Disappointing end to Leinster’s season By Daire Walsh IT proved to be a mixed weekend for the Irish provinces in the Guinness PRO12 play-offs, with Leinster’s surprising loss to the Scarlets on Friday evening being followed by a victory … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 78: The Kildare Nationalist – May 9 2017

RUGBY ROUND UP Leinster’s long PRO12 unbeaten run finally over By Daire Walsh LEINSTER will face the Scarlets in the semi-final of the Guinness PRO12 at the RDS on May 19, after their winning run in the competition came to … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 77: The Kildare Nationalist – May 2 2017

RUGBY ROUND UP Carbery to Leinster’s rescue By Daire Walsh ATHY’S Joey Carbery came to the rescue of Leinster at the RDS last Friday evening, when his 74th-minute penalty against Glasgow Warrirors helped Leo Cullen’s charges to extend their winning … Continue reading

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Rugby Column Number 76: The Kildare Nationalist – April 25 2017

RUGBY ROUND UP Opportunity slips through Leinster fingers By Daire Walsh A nightmare opening proved to be Leinster’s undoing in Lyon on Sunday afternoon, as Leo Cullen’s side bowed out of the European Rugby Champions Cup at the semi-final stage. … Continue reading

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