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#Kieran Marmion
# kieran-marmion - Yesterday’s News
Connacht's Marmion sets out to ensure he's not Ireland's forgotten man at 9
The scrum-half returns to the Connacht team for the first time since November against Montpellier today.
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
Marmion returns ahead of Connacht's final Champions Cup game, Fitzgerald ruled out for rest of the season
Head coach Andy Friend says the scrum-half is in back in full training before their showdown with Montpellier.
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
Connacht boosted as Ireland scrum-half Marmion commits future to the province
The 27-year-old has played more than 160 times for Connacht since his debut in 2011.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 14 November, 2019
Marmion out for 3-4 weeks as depleted Connacht prepare for Montpellier
The return of Ultan Dillane is a welcome boost for Andy Friend.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 7 November, 2019
Marmion 'is very aware that we would like him to stay,' says Friend
The Connacht 9 was reportedly a target of Saracens last week, but their salary cap sanction will force a re-think of all their recruitment.
# kieran-marmion - Friday 25 October, 2019
Kieran Marmion back in starting role as Connacht welcome unbeaten Cheetahs
The international scrum-half has forced Caolin Blade onto the bench for the first time this season.
# kieran-marmion - Monday 2 September, 2019
Schmidt deviates from the presumed plan with World Cup surprises
The Ireland head coach has named an athletic squad for the tests ahead in Japan.
McGrath tenacity earns him the call over Marmion's past Test triumphs
The Connacht man had stepped up to deliver on some of the most impressive Irish performances in recent years.
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 5 March, 2019
Marmion ready to run with Ireland after stint on the sidelines
The Connacht scrum-half required surgery on his ankle after helping Ireland beat the All Blacks in November.
# kieran-marmion - Wednesday 20 February, 2019
Marmion misses out on Ireland's Italy trip but set for 150th Connacht game
Meanwhile, the province feel Jack Carty is ready for a possible Ireland debut.
# kieran-marmion - Friday 15 February, 2019
Marmion on the bench as Connacht get international injection for Cheetahs clash
Dillane, Blade, Carty and Farrell all start for Connacht on Saturday evening.
# kieran-marmion - Wednesday 13 February, 2019
Marmion set for Connacht return ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy
Marmion has shaken off the ankle injury which has hampered him through the early portion of the season.
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 15 January, 2019
Marmion hitting the right markers on comeback trail from ankle surgery
The Connacht scrum-half hopes to return in the coming weeks ahead of the Six Nations.
# kieran-marmion - Friday 11 January, 2019
Friend confident scrum-half Marmion will be fit for Ireland's Six Nations defence
The Connacht nine had ankle surgery in November, but has stepped up his recovery in recent weeks.
# kieran-marmion - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
Growth of scrum-half depth in Murray's absence a major positive for Ireland
Kieran Marmion got two big starts this month, while Luke McGrath and John Cooney have had exposure too.
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
Setback for Marmion as Ireland scrum-half ruled out for three months due to injury
The Connacht player still managed to star in the win over New Zealand.
# kieran-marmion - Friday 16 November, 2018
'I know he can’t wait to get out there and have a shot at these guys'
Kieran Marmion knows his room-mate and Connacht team-mate Bundee Aki will relish the challenge of the All Blacks on Saturday.
# kieran-marmion - Sunday 11 November, 2018
'Hopefully I've put my hand up but that's for Joe and the coaches to decide'
Kieran Marmion hopes he gets the chance to start against the All Blacks next weekend.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 25 October, 2018
Marmion back from injury as fully-loaded Connacht go to Ospreys
The scrum-half has shaken off an ankle injury for the crucial Conference A clash.
# kieran-marmion - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
Good news for Marmion, but Connacht's Ronaldson dealt cruel injury setback
Out-half Ronaldson is facing an extended period on the sideline as he undergoes knee surgery.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 13 September, 2018
Marmion keen to progress as Cooney and McGrath push for Ireland spots
The 26-year-old Connacht scrum-half made his first appearance of the season against Zebre last weekend.
# kieran-marmion - Sunday 6 May, 2018
Marmion demands a return to 2016 standard from Connacht players
The scrum-half is frustrated at the inconsistencies in Connacht’s performances through the season, and says the players shoulder the burden for that.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 14 December, 2017
Contract boost for Connacht as Ireland international Marmion signs new two-year deal
The 25-year-old will remain in Galway until the 2019 World Cup.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 16 November, 2017
Marmion ready to bring energy and more from the start for Ireland
The Connacht man has started just four times at international level, but has impressed Schmidt throughout this year.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 5 October, 2017
Matt Healy among the Connacht big guns to return for Ulster battle
Kieran Marmion is set to make his 100th Championship appearance for the province while captain John Muldoon is also named to start.
# kieran-marmion - Friday 21 July, 2017
'We need a few big performances under the new coach to hit the ground running'
Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion on a new era out west.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 20 July, 2017
'The same teams have been in the league for a good few years': Marmion welcomes Pro12 expansion
South African franchises the Cheetahs and Southern Kings are expected to be added to the league for this season.
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 6 June, 2017
Four years on from passenger's role in North America, Marmion intent on putting his stamp on tour
The Connacht scrum-half jokes that meeting JJ Watt was one the highlights of the last tour to the US as he was left out of both matchday squads.
# kieran-marmion - Friday 28 April, 2017
Kieran Marmion explains how his Ireland and Connacht roles are different
Passing, sniping, kicking, defending and organising are all key parts of playing at nine.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 6 April, 2017
Marmion and O'Halloran return as Lam makes seven changes for Connacht
The western province are looking to bounce back from defeat to Zebre against Edinburgh.
# kieran-marmion - Thursday 23 March, 2017
Pat Lam thrilled to see Marmion stop being 'stunt double' to slip into starting role for Ireland
‘When Conor has had niggles, Kieran has done all the training. But that gives him confidence.’
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 21 March, 2017
Dillane's season over as Connacht suffer Healy and Fox-Matamua blows
Pat Lam can at least welcome back Ireland international Kieran Marmion this week.
# kieran-marmion - Monday 20 March, 2017
Ireland's Marmion comfortable under 'verbal pressure' from England
The 25-year-old was composed on his second Test start for Joe Schmidt’s side.
# kieran-marmion - Saturday 18 March, 2017
'It's his day, it's something he deserves': Best backs Connacht's Marmion to fill Murray's boots
The 25-year-old makes his first Six Nations start later.
# kieran-marmion - Wednesday 22 February, 2017
Marmion willing to work and wait to match 'best in the world' Murray
The Connacht star is firmly in the role of impact player for Ireland.
# kieran-marmion - Monday 20 February, 2017
Marmion ready to slot in for Murray and make first Six Nations start should he be called on
He was rested in Connacht’s win, with Pat Lam doing ‘what’s best for Ireland, what’s best for Connacht and what’s best for Kieran Marmion.’
# kieran-marmion - Friday 17 February, 2017
Farrell set for debut and Irish stars return as Connacht change 5 for Dragons clash
Meanwhile, another recent signing, Steve Crosbie could make his debut from the bench.
# kieran-marmion - Tuesday 14 February, 2017
Ireland quartet made available to Connacht but centre emerges as injury doubt
Stacey Ili picked up an ankle issue against Cardiff last weekend and may miss the visit of the Dragons.
# kieran-marmion - Monday 12 December, 2016
'That's what makes these guys stronger, that's what Connacht's about'
Pat Lam was pleased his players delivered work rate after a difficult week out west.
# kieran-marmion - Sunday 11 December, 2016
Lam's Connacht left empty handed in frustrating defeat to Wasps
Pat Lam’s men were dire at the lineout and missed crucial chances from the tee.
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