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# Isa Nacewa

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No ordinary Joe
The day George Hook claimed Joe Schmidt had lost the dressing room
Ten years on since their first Pro12 trip to Treviso, Garry Doyle revisits the harrowing defeat that left questions hanging over Leinster’s newly appointed Kiwi coach.
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Oct 10th 2020, 7:00 AM
Rivalry
'Leinster-Munster is huge... it's still the biggest game of the year'
Isa Nacewa and Ronan O’Gara look forward to the return of rugby in Ireland.
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Aug 17th 2020, 8:08 PM
Brain power
'His rugby mind sets him apart' - Nacewa hopes to see Schmidt back soon
The former Ireland head coach was recently linked with a role in World Rugby.
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Aug 17th 2020, 2:25 PM
The42 Rugby Weekly
Who is the best-ever import into Irish rugby from abroad?
This week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly found the lads in unanimous agreement.
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Mar 19th 2020, 2:11 PM
Review
O'Driscoll and Nacewa comments offer interesting theory on Ireland's exit
Both former players suggested that Leinster’s style of play had an impact on Ireland’s success.
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Oct 24th 2019, 12:56 PM
Regrets
'They went back to the conservative approach' - Nacewa on Schmidt's Ireland
The former Leinster captain feels the belief was sapped from Joe Schmidt’s squad in 2019.
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Oct 23rd 2019, 12:00 PM
Influence
Van der Flier takes inspiration from Nacewa's injury mindset
The Leinster flanker says Nacewa’s attitude around setbacks and rehab opened his eyes.
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May 23rd 2019, 2:09 PM
New Beginnings
'I didn't want to become complacent, stale or stagnant': Girvan Dempsey on leaving Leinster
Having spent his entire playing and coaching career with the province, the former full-back moved to Bath earlier this year.
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Oct 19th 2018, 7:30 AM
heineken rugby weekly
'I know I'll go back to coaching when the timing is right, but it's not now'
Former Leinster captain Isa Nacewa was a guest on the second episode of the Heineken Rugby Weekly.
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Oct 11th 2018, 5:22 PM
Leader
Johnny Sexton succeeds retired Isa Nacewa as Leinster's captain
Rhys Ruddock is the province’s new vice-captain.
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Aug 7th 2018, 4:51 PM
4 star general
'It should be easier second time round': Nacewa bids emotional farewell in open letter to Leinster
Isa, Isa, Isa…
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May 29th 2018, 4:40 PM
Legend
Nacewa's farewell ends early as Leinster captain limps out of Pro14 final
The 35-year-old was replaced by Rory O’Loughlin at the Aviva Stadium.
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May 26th 2018, 7:03 PM
Showdown
Leinster look to complete historic double against ever-dangerous Scarlets
The Welsh region have focused on bringing far more physicality to bear this time around.
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May 26th 2018, 6:45 AM
The Boss
'Everyone wants to be Isa... he's a god amongst men' - James Lowe
Leinster want to send their captain off in style with another trophy this weekend.
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May 21st 2018, 8:09 AM
Depth
Leinster's fresh faces make their presence truly felt against Munster
The likes of James Lowe and Jack Conan came in to make a big impact in the win over Munster.
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May 19th 2018, 10:15 PM
ISA
'I hope so': Cullen upbeat about Nacewa's chances of playing in Pro14 final
The Leinster captain bid farewell to the RDS this afternoon, but will hope for one final appearance in blue next weekend.
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May 19th 2018, 7:13 PM
niq
'We're always looking' - Leinster considering move for foreign signing
Montpellier pair Joe Tomane and Jesse Mogg are understood to be available this summer.
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May 18th 2018, 8:00 PM
ISA
Leinster wait for scan results on Nacewa's calf injury ahead of Munster
John Fogarty says decisions on team selection for the Pro14 semi-final will be made today, but admits they might need to freshen things up.
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May 15th 2018, 6:15 AM
Cool and Calm
'It was great for Isa to win it for us with the last couple of kicks'
The 35-year-old stepped up when his side needed him most in the closing 10 minutes.
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May 12th 2018, 9:26 PM
Champions
'I can't believe we're champions again': Nacewa and Sexton speechless as Leinster reign in Spain
Leo Cullen’s side battled hard to defeat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao this evening.
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May 12th 2018, 7:11 PM
favourites
Leinster plan on saving best for last as they bid for fourth European star
Johnny Sexton and Isa Nacewa believe there is still more to come from their team.
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May 12th 2018, 6:00 AM
Isa Isa Isa
Leinster great Isa Nacewa to retire from rugby this summer
Ireland international Richardt Strauss will also retire next month while out-half Cathal Marsh and flanker Peadar Timmins have been released.
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Apr 24th 2018, 11:51 AM
Isa Isa Isa
Nacewa moving through the gears to thwart mentor-turned-tormentor Pivac
Leinster’s club captain endured a slow start to the week, but back on the wing he’s ready for another crack at his fellow Aucklander.
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Apr 21st 2018, 8:31 AM
Changes
Lowe and McGrath set to miss out as Henshaw makes Leinster return
Isa Nacewa looks likely to shift to the wing as Henshaw comes into the midfield.
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Apr 19th 2018, 8:21 PM
Complete
Analysis: Leinster's lethal attack tears Saracens apart for three classy tries
Leinster’s scores all came on kick return and showed off their rounded threat with ball in hand.
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Apr 3rd 2018, 8:35 PM
aul man isa
No sign of Nacewa slowing down as Leinster captain continues to defy his years
The 35-year-old returned to play an important role in the province’s win over Saracens.
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Apr 2nd 2018, 6:00 AM
ISA
The pain of Lyon driving Nacewa's quest to bring European success back to Leinster
“We’ve got to take the opportunity against arguably the best team in Europe.”
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Apr 1st 2018, 6:00 AM
master
Analysis: Isa Nacewa runs the purest of pure switch lines
The veteran Leinster captain was impressive at inside centre against Glasgow.
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Jan 16th 2018, 6:20 PM
air jordan
'I don't want to force him into any box, he is doing things his way. That's the beauty about him'
Isa Nacewa doesn’t want to compare Jordan Larmour with any other player out there, because the fullback is doing it all his own way.
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Jan 13th 2018, 7:45 AM
ISA
'I hate being injured. I hate sitting on the sidelines': Nacewa relishing RDS return
The Leinster captain makes his injury comeback in tonight’s Pro14 clash with the Dragons.
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Nov 24th 2017, 7:00 AM
Setback
Leinster captain Nacewa faces another period on the sidelines after ankle operation
The 35-year-old is expected to be out for six weeks.
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Oct 21st 2017, 6:00 AM
Injury Update
O'Brien and Nacewa in a race to be fit for visit of French heavyweights to Dublin
Both will be assessed during the week ahead of Montpellier on Saturday.
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Oct 9th 2017, 1:30 PM
hindsight is great
No regrets for Leinster or Nacewa over calf injury picked up in South Africa
The Leinster captain is out-of-action with the problem but hopes to be back sooner rather than later.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 6:40 PM
pro14
'Unlikely to feature next week': Nacewa to undergo calf scan after fourth long-haul flight
The Leinster captain sustained the injury in South Africa last night.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 8:09 PM
verified by visa
Nacewa and Gibson-Park to rejoin Leinster squad in South Africa after sorting visa problems
The pair will be available for next week’s game against the Toyota Cheetahs.
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Sep 15th 2017, 11:29 AM
return flight
Nacewa and Gibson-Park to return home from South Africa after visa bid fails
Nick McCarthy has been called up.
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Sep 13th 2017, 7:15 PM
Stranded
Leinster's Nacewa and Gibson-Park denied entry to South Africa due to visa issues
The players may be boarding a flight back to Dublin this evening should they fail in having their denied entry overturned.
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Sep 13th 2017, 4:51 PM
Warm Ups
Brutal schedule could 'take a toll' on the Lions before All Blacks Tests
Warren Gatland will be looking to build momentum but the warm-up games will be very difficult.
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May 31st 2017, 6:00 AM
Tough Times
'We're going to cop a lot of shite for this in the coming week, I'm guessing'
Leinster captain Isa Nacewa believes the province aren’t going to have to wait long for a trophy.
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May 22nd 2017, 11:59 AM
mental skills
'A big part of the change for the better was when I had kids' - Nacewa
The Leinster captain talks about his mental skills journey since Joe Schmidt sparked his interest.
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May 14th 2017, 10:00 AM
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