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# concerns

England’s injury worries mount as Elliot Daly and Jamie George miss training

Six Nations preparations are proving disruptive for Steve Borthwick.

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# concerns

Three France players ill two days before World Cup final

Pair who formed central defensive partnership against Morocco did not train today.

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Dec 16th 2022, 5:48 PM

# concerns

English football chief insists LGBTQ fans won't face arrest for kissing at World Cup

English FA chief executive Mark Bullingham has revealed that he has been told police in Qatar are briefed to be tolerant during the tournament.

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Sep 21st 2022, 8:24 PM

# painting pictures

'We've got a really good scrum... you don't become a bad scrum overnight'

Ireland hooker Rob Herring believes they can resolve last weekend’s issues in Twickenham.

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Mar 16th 2022, 6:00 AM

# worries

Italy's injury list grows ahead of Six Nations visit to Dublin

Head coach Kieran Crowley hopes his side can end their 34-game losing streak.

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Feb 21st 2022, 1:42 PM

# concerns

Bath will not travel to France for Champions Cup clash under current Covid rules

Any member of staff to test positive in France would have to self-isolate there for 10 days.

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Jan 12th 2022, 1:14 PM

# CONFIRMED

Ulster's clash with Leinster on New Year's Day has been postponed

The provinces were scheduled to meet on Saturday in Belfast.

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Dec 29th 2021, 5:05 PM

# concerns

Castres president says club wanted Munster game postponed

Pierre-Yves Revol feels all of this weekend’s Champions Cup fixtures should have been called off.

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Dec 17th 2021, 9:59 PM

# Cancelled

Leinster's game called OFF with Montpellier awarded bonus-point win

The French government is toughening rules on travel from the UK from midnight on Friday.

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Updated Dec 16th 2021, 5:59 PM

# exam fever

Some colleges to carry out in-person exams despite Covid concerns raised by students

Thousands of students have signed a petition raising about sitting exams in person at this time.

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Dec 4th 2021, 6:30 AM

# concerns

Shamrock Rovers left 'astounded' by FAI's change to U14 league

Rovers described it as ‘a completely random, ill-thought-out decision made by the FAI Board’ to push the competition back to next summer.

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Dec 3rd 2021, 5:10 PM

# Green Light

Munster have been given the go-ahead to fly home from South Africa

Two members of the touring party will have to remain in Cape Town.

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Nov 29th 2021, 2:10 PM

# concerns

A miserable couple of days for Irish women's rugby off and on the pitch

Ireland must recover after defeat to Spain at the 2021 World Cup Qualifier tournament.

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Sep 14th 2021, 8:30 AM

# concerns

Mayo sweating over fitness of All-Star defender ahead of Dublin clash

Oisin Mullin is an injury doubt for Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

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Aug 12th 2021, 10:58 AM

# concerns

A number of Tyrone players self-isolating as entire squad undergo Covid tests

Tyrone have not requested a postponement of the All-Ireland semi-final with Kerry at this stage.

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Updated Aug 7th 2021, 3:44 PM

# concerns

Doubts remain over De Klerk and Du Toit as Vermeulen trains with the Boks

The Springboks will name their team for the third Test tomorrow.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 11:18 AM

# Finances

Irish rugby is 'far from out of the woods' warns IRFU at its AGM

CEO Philip Browne told the union’s AGM that is still in financial crisis.

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Jul 29th 2021, 6:05 PM

# concerns

Springboks' first Test XV is almost as uncertain as Gatland's Lions team

The Boks’ Covid-19 outbreak means some players haven’t been able to play or train.

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Jul 18th 2021, 7:23 PM

# concerns

'I'd be shocked if players aren't starting to question how smart it is to stay'

It has been a chaotic week for the Lions in South Africa.

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Jul 9th 2021, 10:20 AM

# Delta

Delta variant made up 20% of Ireland's Covid cases last week

Holohan said he was “concerned” by the latest data.

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Jun 21st 2021, 5:55 PM

# concerns

Farrell needs Ireland's attack to get firing for 'dangerous' Italy trip

After a blunt performance against France, the Mike Catt-coached Ireland attack needs to improve.

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Feb 19th 2021, 6:15 AM

# concerns

Champions Cup under threat as EPCR wait on French government decision

The Top 14 clubs could be forced to withdraw from two rounds of games this month.

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Updated Jan 8th 2021, 3:00 PM

# concerns

Ireland's malfunctioning lineout deeply damaging in Twickenham defeat

The Irish lineout and maul struggled against Maro Itoje and the English pack.

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Nov 22nd 2020, 4:24 PM

# knife edge

'This doubt hangs over you constantly': Threat of cancelled season looms large on county return

Dessie Farrell was speaking after Dublin’s win over Meath last night.

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Oct 18th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Bray

Missing Bray man 'located safe and well' following public appeal

Gardaí had said they were concerned for his welfare and launched the public appeal.

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Jun 27th 2020, 11:02 AM

# Action Plan

Top 14 to discuss postponement rather than playing behind closed doors

Ulster’s Champions Cup quarter-final away to Toulouse could be played behind closed doors.

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Mar 10th 2020, 12:45 PM

# concerns

EPCR will support any 'preventative measures' in relation to coronavirus

Leinster and Ulster are due to play Champions Cup quarter-finals on the first weekend of April.

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Mar 9th 2020, 4:56 PM

# Keyboard Warriors

'Show me any good that comes out of them' - Donaghy calls for GAA to 'shut down' fan forums

Kieran Donaghy is ‘fearful’ for the current generation due to the rise of online trolls.

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Feb 19th 2020, 8:07 AM

# uncertainty

Clare hurling panel frustrated by 'lack of clarity' surrounding managerial selection

The Banner County’s senior hurling panel has released a statement raising a number of concerns.

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Oct 8th 2019, 8:35 PM

# unconvincing

Schmidt's Ireland labour to bonus-point win over Russia in error-strewn performance

Ireland scored five tries but many supporters will be worried by their poor showing in Kobe.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 1:16 PM

# concerns

Earls and Kearney remain doubts for Scotland despite training in Japan

Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour could be in line to get starting opportunities.

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Sep 18th 2019, 10:15 AM

# doubt

Ireland hopeful Kearney will overcome calf issue to face Scotland

The 33-year-old reported tightness in his calf during yesterday’s training session in Chiba.

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Sep 17th 2019, 1:11 AM

# concerns

Schmidt calls for consistency and choice amidst World Rugby's high tackle focus

The Ireland coach has concerns about the governing body’s attempts to clamp down on the foul play.

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Aug 23rd 2019, 6:30 AM

# on the ground

'I won't be counting my chickens': Frontline gardaí respond to Drew Harris's shake-up of the force

Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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Aug 22nd 2019, 1:53 PM

# concerns

Quinn: 'If governance proposals aren't followed I'd be afraid of where Irish football goes next'

The former Ireland international went on to say that constructive talks had been held between his consortium and League of Ireland clubs.

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Jul 14th 2019, 1:18 PM

# concerns

Irish government warned by US authorities on safety fears over Huawei 5G rollout

The US has sought to ban the Chinese firm from building 5G infrastructure there over safety and privacy fears.

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Apr 4th 2019, 7:00 PM

# concerns

Ballyhale sweating on fitness of former Hurler of the Year ahead of All-Ireland club final

Michael Fennelly picked up a knee injury in the semi-final victory against Ballygunner.

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Mar 13th 2019, 10:31 AM

# concerns

Injuries to Earls, Toner and Stander add to Ireland's 'emotional bruises'

There is concern over the trio ahead of next week’s trip to Murrayfield.

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Feb 2nd 2019, 8:42 PM

# scrambler bikes

Gardaí who pursue children on scrambler bikes may be 'personally liable' if an accident occurs

Management has told officers ‘not to pursue’ these vehicles.

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Dec 24th 2018, 10:00 PM

# High Court

Minister for Education suing Western Building Systems after concerns of structural defects at schools

A total of 42 schools built by Western Building Systems were inspected over concerns about potential structural problems earlier this year.

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Dec 22nd 2018, 12:43 PM