The Ireland midfielder, playing for the first time in eight weeks, helped Swansea advance in the FA Cup.

The young Corkman made his presence felt when Sexton arrived in Thomond Park in December.

The new head coach sat down with the media for the first time in his role yesterday.

From Gert Smal to Paul O’Connell and Doug Howlett, the new Munster boss wants plenty of company on his coffee breaks.

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All-Ireland champions Dublin take on Mayo in Croke Park on Sunday.

The new management team had a formidable task on their debut this evening.

On the day of his 23rd birthday, new arrival, South African lock Jean Kleyn also made a positive impression.

The Belgium international came on at half-time and netted just before the hour-mark.

Louis van Gaal quickly got Barcelona great Xavi on his side at the Camp Nou, although the midfielder thought he was an “idiot” at first.

Defender’s goal got Ireland up and running against Gibraltar.

The Gunners have been talked up as being possible title winners this season.

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The Ipswich Town striker impressed on his first appearance for the Boys in Green.

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‘You can see why the Leinster boys speak so highly of him,’ says the Ulster hooker.

The man with the difficult task of replacing Joe Schmidt knows improving Leinster requires a delicate balance.

The new Leinster coach hints that the young Irish number 10 may not have the shirt all to himself this season.

We’ve heard of Casual Friday but this is getting ridiculous.

“He’s a typical Irish player – he gives it absolutely everything, 100% and he never shirks a challenge.”

The Fermanagh native was an unlikely hero when Olympiakos took on Rubin Kazan in Russia this morning.

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The Ireland international has been presented to the media and supporters in LA after his move from Tottenham earlier this week.

Carmelo Anthony made his return to the Big Apple on Wednesday night, scoring 27 points in the Knicks’ win over Milwaukee. In Melo’s honour, here are seven other unforgettable debuts.