Monthly Archives: September 2024

United Rugby Championship Preview: Edinburgh V Leinster – The Irish Examiner – September 20 2024

Jack Conan: ‘We’re not worried about the big picture thing. It’s all about the next moment’ Jack Conan believes Leinster’s frustrations from last season will not affect their opening few weeks in this year’s URC.  DAIRE WALSH There might be … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Edinburgh Away In United Rugby Championship: Robin McBryde – The Irish Examiner – September 17 2024

New recruit Rabah Slimani slotting right in at Leinster, says McBryde “He’s come in with a little bit of a mentoring role. I’m led to believe he’s the first French player to represent Leinster and it’s great to have that … Continue reading

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Women’s Rugby International: Ireland V Australia – The Sunday Times – September 15 2024

Considine back with a bang to start anniversary celebrations  Ireland 36  Australia 10 Daire Walsh The returning Eimear Considine was among the tries as Ireland convincingly defeated Australia in a women’s Test at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast yesterday. Back in … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Women’s Rugby International – Scott Bemand – The42.ie – September 14 2024

‘You can’t single any of them out’ – Bemand praises Ireland after impressive win The head coach saw his side secure a 36-10 triumph over Australia at Kingspan Stadium. IRELAND WOMEN’S head coach Scott Bemand expressed his delight with the … Continue reading

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Women’s Rugby International: Ireland V Australia – The42.ie – September 14 2024

Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia Eimear Considine was back in the international fold after recovering from serious knee injuries while also giving birth to her son. Ireland 36 Australia 10 Daire Walsh reports from Kingspan … Continue reading

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Home International: Eimear Considine – The42.ie – September 14 2024

‘I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am’ Eimear Considine admits it’s a ‘big shock’ to be back in the starting line-up for Ireland’s Test meeting with Australia today. HAVING WRESTLED WITH … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Aoife Cullen (Wexford/Gusserane) – Media West Ireland – September 14 2024

‘We want to get the medal, but it’s just going to take a lot more work’ – Aoife Cullen driving Gusserane and Wexford Daire Walsh The 2023 season was an unforgettable one for her at club level and as she … Continue reading

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Home International: Eimear Considine – The Irish Examiner – September 14 2024

After thoughts of retirement, Considine in disbelief at Ireland call  Eimear Considine has admitted it comes as a ‘big shock’ to find herself back in the starting line-up for the Ireland women’s rugby team. DAIRE WALSH Having wrestled with the … Continue reading

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SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers V Sligo Rovers – The Irish Times – September 14 2024

Johnny Kenny puts aside old allegiance to aid Shamrock Rovers to victory over Sligo The Hoops earned a 4-0 win at Tallaght Stadium Daire Walsh SSE Airtricity League Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers 4 Sligo Rovers 0 Johnny Kenny came back … Continue reading

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Test At Home: Scott Bemand – The Irish Examiner – September 13 2024

Ireland boss Bemand welcomes return of Sevens wonders for Wallabies test The 15-a-side outfit take on Australia in Belfast on Saturday. DAIRE WALSH They may have been part of a different set-up within the union in more recent times, but … Continue reading

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