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# fresh faces
Stephen Kenny makes five changes as Ireland bid to end 2022 on a high against Malta
Caoimhín Kelleher replaces Gavin Bazunu in goal, while captain Seamus Coleman is reinstated as James McClean also closes in on 100th cap.
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Nov 20th 2022, 6:08 PM
# All Blacks
Which uncapped players should Ireland bring to New Zealand?
There were lots of exciting young players discussed on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.
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Apr 27th 2022, 5:00 PM
# Competition
'It's great to have new faces' - Hansen and Lowry add energy to Ireland camp
Andy Farrell is sure that Gavin Coombes will be looking to prove a point.
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Jan 26th 2022, 9:30 PM
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Who are the 12 new young guns in Munster's matchday squad for Wasps?
Five players will make their debuts in the starting XV, with a further seven uncapped players on the bench.
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Dec 10th 2021, 3:09 PM
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'I trained with a guy who was born in 2004... Earlsie could have been his father!'
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony has been impressed by the young players at training.
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Dec 8th 2021, 3:22 PM
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'They wouldn’t be picked in the squad if we didn’t think they could play'
Andy Farrell feels Ciarán Frawley and Dan Sheehan are ready to make an impact for Ireland.
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Oct 29th 2021, 6:00 AM
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Much-changed Ireland U20s have great chance to impress against Italy
Ireland are in action at 2pm in Cardiff today.
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Jul 7th 2021, 7:45 AM
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Saracens players and Russell land as Kelleher continues to impress the Lions
The 23-year-old Ireland hooker will remain with the Lions in Jersey this week.
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Jun 21st 2021, 1:59 PM
# fresh faces
Uncapped Casey and O'Toole included in Ireland's Six Nations squad
Jacob Stockdale is missing due to injury.
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Jan 25th 2021, 10:20 AM
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Where next for Ireland? Autumn Nations Cup a chance to look to the future
Head coach Andy Farrell feels he needs to keep creating more competition for places.
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Nov 2nd 2020, 1:01 AM
# fresh faces
Farrell includes six uncapped players in Ireland squad as Sexton retains captaincy
Ed Byrne, Will Connors, Jamison Gibson-Park, Shane Daly, Hugo Keenan, and Ryan Baird have been included.
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Oct 8th 2020, 10:09 AM
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New dawn for the Wallabies as Rennie names 16 uncapped players
Isi Naisarani, Jack Dempsey, and Tevita Kuridrani miss out on the 44-man selection.
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Sep 14th 2020, 8:09 AM
# RISE UP
Connacht promote six exciting academy prospects into their senior squad
Niall Murray, Sean Masterson, Conor Dean, Colm Reilly, Peter Sullivan and Jordan Duggan have earned pro contracts.
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Jun 3rd 2020, 12:38 PM
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'We will be a responsible opposition': Keir Starmer announces new look Labour team
The new Labour leader appointed leadership rival Lisa Nandy as shadow foreign secretary.
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Apr 5th 2020, 8:55 PM
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What's new with Eddie Jones' England as Ireland prep for Twickenham tussle?
The English have a new forwards coach, attack coach, number eight, and fullback.
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Feb 19th 2020, 7:30 AM
# 33rd dail
A GAA star, a former Army Ranger and more than a few teachers: The new faces in the Dáil
There will be dozens of new – and old – faces in the 33rd Dáil.
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Feb 11th 2020, 12:32 PM
# fresh faces
League of Ireland newcomers to look out for during the 2020 season
We profile some of the recent arrivals ahead of the start of the new campaign this Friday.
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Feb 10th 2020, 6:47 PM
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Some surprise omissions but Farrell's 'dynamic' squad has plenty of form
The new Ireland head coach has made some big calls ahead of the Six Nations.
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Jan 15th 2020, 6:32 PM
# new boss
Murray excited by 'fresh' Farrell era after Ireland's World Cup failings
The Munster scrum-half is focused on enjoying his rugby again after the dejection in Japan.
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Nov 20th 2019, 12:00 PM
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Key men absent as Grand Slam winners Ireland unveil squad for U20 World Championship
Head coach Noel McNamara will trim this group to 28 men for a testing campaign in Argentina.
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May 15th 2019, 12:06 PM
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Uncapped Connacht trio rewarded for fine form as Schmidt names Six Nations squad
Centre Tom Farrell and half-back pairing Caolin Blade and Jack Carty are in line to earn their first caps this spring.
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Jan 16th 2019, 4:18 PM
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New kids on the block! Returning James Horan names first Mayo team for FBD League opener against Leitrim
Fionn McDonagh, Colm Moran and Brian Reape are all included, while Aidan O’Shea is missing for Sunday’s game.
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Jan 4th 2019, 9:34 PM
# fresh faces
Ireland's young guns - managed by ex-LOI star - beaten as the North bag late double
Paul Osam’s U16s suffered a 3-1 defeat in Tralee.
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Nov 12th 2018, 8:32 PM
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Sopoaga, Ntamack, Zebo: Players to watch out for in the Champions Cup
We’ve picked out some big summer signings and younger players to keep an eye on.
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Oct 11th 2018, 7:30 PM
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Briggs misses out as Ireland name nine uncapped players for November
There are three ‘development players’ included in Adam Griggs’ selection.
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Sep 24th 2018, 1:09 PM
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Munster happy with Carbery debut as scrum-half Cronin shines
The former Leinster out-half got a rousing reception at Thomond Park.
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Sep 1st 2018, 8:49 PM
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Ulster hand debuts to summer signings Burns, Speight and Addison
Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan and sub-academy wing Angus Kernohan could debut off the bench.
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Aug 31st 2018, 12:27 PM
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Back row revamp as France make five changes for All Blacks revenge mission
Les Bleus are trailing in the series heading to Wellington.
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Jun 13th 2018, 10:07 PM
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Laois make three changes ahead of Westmeath clash
John Sugrue has made the changes after his team’s extra-time victory over Wexford in the opening round of the Leinster SFC.
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May 25th 2018, 12:38 PM
# Changes
Porter to start for Ireland as Furlong and Henderson set to miss out
James Ryan is set to return to Ireland’s second row for the Six Nations clash with Wales.
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Feb 21st 2018, 7:04 PM
# fresh faces
Schmidt calls up Scannell, Cooney and Ringrose to Ireland's Six Nations squad
Meanwhile, Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson and James Ryan are progressing on the injury front.
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Feb 19th 2018, 12:27 PM
# fresh faces
Ulster academy graduate O'Connor to captain province against Southern Kings
Jono Gibbes has named his first Guinness Pro14 squad.
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Feb 8th 2018, 12:29 PM
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Nine new caps in exciting Ireland U20s team to face France
Harry Byrne, the brother of Leinster out-half Ross, has been named in the 10 shirt.
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Jan 31st 2018, 12:01 PM
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Jordie Barrett and Laumape make first starts as All Blacks recall Savea
Steve Hansen has made some interesting changes to his backline.
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Jul 5th 2017, 6:06 PM
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Lions reinforcements on way as Gatland set to announce 5 or 6 call-ups
Warren Gatland is set to bring in additional players for his midweek team.
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Jun 16th 2017, 12:30 PM
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Harte hands trio first championship starts in Tyrone opener
The Red Hand boss has made five changes from the team that started against Kerry last month.
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May 25th 2017, 10:47 PM
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Kieran Kingston hands league debuts to five U21s in new-look Cork side
The Rebels host Clare tomorrow night in the league opener.
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Feb 10th 2017, 8:40 PM
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Scrum-half Lloyd among three additions to Munster European squad
Rassie Erasmus has promoted the Dubliner to replace Cathal Sheridan.
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Jan 18th 2017, 12:05 PM
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Injured duo back for 2017 for Mayo while U21 and Castlebar winners to get their chance to impress
A new season starts for the All-Ireland finalists next Sunday.
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Jan 2nd 2017, 4:25 PM
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Uncapped Ospreys pair named in Wales squad as Halfpenny also returns
Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland misses out while number 8 Taulupe Faletau is included despite question marks over his fitness.
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Oct 18th 2016, 1:23 PM
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