Fly half Sam Prendergast handed huge chance as Ireland name team to face Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Fly half Sam Prendergast handed huge chance as Ireland name team to face Australia

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Head coach Andy Farrell has made five personnel changes to his starting XV for the final fixture before his sabbatical to lead next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies. open image in gallery Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will lead next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia “Aside from the 150th celebrations, for Cian it presents the opportunity to break the Test cap record, which is a remarkable achievement considering the robustness of his position. Ireland XV: 1 Andrew Porter, 2 Ronan Kelleher, 3 Finlay Bealham; 4 Joe McCarthy, 5 James Ryan; 6 Tadhg Beirne, 7 Josh van der Flier, 8 Caelan Doris ; 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 10 Sam Prendergast; 11 James Lowe, 12 Bundee Aki, 13 Robbie Henshaw, 14 Mack Hansen; 15 Hugo Keenan. Australia XV: 1 James Slipper, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 3 Taniela Tupou; 4 Nick Frost, 5 Jeremy Williams; 6 Rob Valetini, 7 Fraser McReight, 8 Harry Wilson ; 9 Jake Gordon, 10 Noah Lolesio; 11 Max Jorgensen, 12 Len Ikitau, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 14 Andrew Kellaway; 15 Tom Wright.

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British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series
1 month, 1 week ago

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
1 month, 1 week ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

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Ireland retains Prendergast at No. 10 and gives Healy record cap against Wallabies
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland retains Prendergast at No. 10 and gives Healy record cap against Wallabies

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland showed faith in Sam Prendergast by handing the 21-year-old flyhalf a second straight start for the rugby match against Australia on Saturday, when Cian Healy will make a national record 134th appearance. “Cian is a giant of Irish rugby,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell said, “and we are determined to provide him with a performance that he deserves.” …

Ireland without injured quartet for Australia clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland without injured quartet for Australia clash

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Ireland ease to victory against Fiji as Sam Prendergast impresses despite early yellow card
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland ease to victory against Fiji as Sam Prendergast impresses despite early yellow card

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Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

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Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell

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Wales send in wrong replacement in first home loss to Fiji
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wales send in wrong replacement in first home loss to Fiji

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Wales chose only two reserve backs in a gamble for the autumn rugby visit by Fiji on Sunday. Coach Warren Gatland went for a rare 6-2 bench split of forwards and backs because several forwards hadn’t played much rugby lately. He was replaced by flyhalf Sam Costelow, and Gatland admitted after their first home loss to Fiji …

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
2 months ago

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

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Ireland given huge front-row fitness boost as team named for All Blacks test
2 months ago

Ireland given huge front-row fitness boost as team named for All Blacks test

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Ireland confirm new captain and Mack Hansen returns for Autumn Nations Series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland confirm new captain and Mack Hansen returns for Autumn Nations Series

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Ireland bench captain O’Mahony and rule out Aki for 2nd Springboks test
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland bench captain O’Mahony and rule out Aki for 2nd Springboks test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Ireland benched captain Peter O’Mahony and ruled out injured center Bundee Aki from the lineup to face South Africa in the second test on Saturday at Kings Park Stadium. Tadhg Beirne has moved from lock to the blindside flank vacated by O’Mahony, and former captain James Ryan moves into the second row after his impact off …

Australia and Wales make injury-enforced changes for the 2nd rugby test
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia and Wales make injury-enforced changes for the 2nd rugby test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Joe Schmidt couldn’t gamble on Liam Wright’s fitness for Saturday’s second test after the rookie skipper was injured in Australia’s series-opening win over Wales. Hathaway’s elbow injury didn’t recover in time for the test, although Liam Williams and prop Gareth Thomas overcame injuries to take their starting places as Wales pushes to end an eight-test losing streak. …

Wright to lead the Wallabies against Wales after Schmidt overhauls Australia’s squad
6 months ago

Wright to lead the Wallabies against Wales after Schmidt overhauls Australia’s squad

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Liam Wright will lead the Wallabies against Wales on Saturday after Joe Schmidt completely overhauled Australia’s squad for his first test in charge. That’s of little concern to Schmidt, who retained in the starting XV just four of the players who started Australia’s last test in a dismal World Cup performance last year. Wales trounced Australia 40-6 in …

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash
10 months ago

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash

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Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales

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Paul O’Connell sees silver lining if Ireland star Hugo Keenan ruled out
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul O’Connell sees silver lining if Ireland star Hugo Keenan ruled out

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Ireland reveal Mack Hansen and James Lowe fitness as New Zealand team confirmed
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland reveal Mack Hansen and James Lowe fitness as New Zealand team confirmed

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Sexton back from suspension and Van der Flier benched for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener
1 year, 4 months ago

Sexton back from suspension and Van der Flier benched for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — Top-ranked Ireland begins its bid to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time with flyhalf Jonathan Sexton back from suspension and flanker Josh van der Flier, the reigning world player of the year, on the bench for the team’s opening pool match against Romania on Saturday. Sexton has served a three-match suspension for aggressive behavior …

Vunipola red-carded for England in 29-10 loss to Ireland in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Vunipola red-carded for England in 29-10 loss to Ireland in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — England’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup plunged into further chaos when Billy Vunipola was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in a 29-10 loss to top-ranked Ireland in a warmup match illuminated by an acrobatic late try by Keith Earls on Saturday. 8 in England’s World Cup squad, saw his yellow card upgraded to a red by the …

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case
1 year, 4 months ago

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

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Ireland announce squad for T20I series against India, star all-rounder returns
1 year, 5 months ago

Ireland announce squad for T20I series against India, star all-rounder returns

India TV News  

Cricket Ireland announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against India on Friday, August 4. Star batting all-rounder Gareth Delany returns from his wrist injury while pacer Fionn Hand also makes his return after missing the recent T20 World Cup qualifiers. Andrew White, Ireland Ireland Men’s national selector, highlighted the importance of the India series for the next T20 …

Australia 1-0 Ireland: No Sam Kerr? No problem! Matildas begin World Cup campaign with a win without star player as Steph Catley penalty earns victory over Ireland
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia 1-0 Ireland: No Sam Kerr? No problem! Matildas begin World Cup campaign with a win without star player as Steph Catley penalty earns victory over Ireland

Daily Mail  

Steph Catley has stood tall as captain in Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence to deliver the Matildas a 1-0 victory over Ireland in their Women's World Cup opener. Australia have won their opening game of the World Cup with a gutsy 1-0 victory Steph Catley scored the match-winning penalty in the second half for the Matildas The stand-in captain celebrates after …

Tadgh Furlong returns as Ireland ring the changes for Scotland clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Tadgh Furlong returns as Ireland ring the changes for Scotland clash

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Dan Biggar left out of Wales squad for Autumn Nations Series due to knee injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Dan Biggar left out of Wales squad for Autumn Nations Series due to knee injury

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New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup: Full players list and team news
2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup: Full players list and team news

The Hindu  

New Zealand has named a largely settled 15-man party for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia with Finn Allen and Michael Bracewell the only players who did not feature in the squad that made the final in 2021. Martin Guptill will play in his seventh T20 World Cup and Devon Conway will keep wickets in addition to his batting duties …

Ireland vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2022: Dublin’s The Village Weather Update
2 years, 5 months ago

Ireland vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2022: Dublin’s The Village Weather Update

Firstpost  

This match will be an opportunity for the hosts to salvage some pride and the top order needs to take on responsibility. The likes of Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie have not hit their straps and a good outing for them could help Ireland’s cause. New Zealand’s chase never really got going, but then Michael Bracewell played a brilliant knock …

Ireland vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2022: Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips and Squad updates
2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2022: Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips and Squad updates

Firstpost  

Experienced names like Kane Williamson, Tim Southee and Trent Boult from the Black Caps have been rested for the trip as a part of the workload management. After their impressive performance over India, Ireland will kickstart another campaign on home soil when they take on New Zealand in the opening ODI of the three-match series at The Village in Dublin …

Ireland hammered by ruthless New Zealand in Auckland
2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland hammered by ruthless New Zealand in Auckland

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England rugby team vs Australia: Courtney Lawes named as captain ahead of Owen Farrell
2 years, 6 months ago

England rugby team vs Australia: Courtney Lawes named as captain ahead of Owen Farrell

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Ireland name 14-member squad for India T20I series, uncapped Stephen Doheny called up
2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland name 14-member squad for India T20I series, uncapped Stephen Doheny called up

India Today  

Ireland have called up the uncapped duo of top-order batter Stephen Doheny and right-arm fast bowler Conor Olphert as they named a 14-member squad for their two-match T20I series against India. "There aren't many better challenges for a new national coach to have than to start your tenure against the world's number one-ranked T20I side, India," Andrew White, Chair of …

Ireland captain Sexton unfazed by flyhalf rivals
2 years, 10 months ago

Ireland captain Sexton unfazed by flyhalf rivals

Associated Press  

Even during the year he was considered the world’s best rugby player, Jonathan Sexton endured talk about finding his replacement. He’s the captain of the side, he wants what’s right for the team.” Sexton is set to come off the bench on Sunday for only the second time for Ireland in 10 years — the last was in 2018 against …

Ireland vs New Zealand result: Joey Carbery stuns All Blacks in Autumn Nations Series
3 years, 1 month ago

Ireland vs New Zealand result: Joey Carbery stuns All Blacks in Autumn Nations Series

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names four uncapped Ulster players to face USA
3 years, 6 months ago

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names four uncapped Ulster players to face USA

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British and Irish Lions squad: Warren Gatland reveals number of players he will select — so who will he pick?
4 years, 2 months ago

British and Irish Lions squad: Warren Gatland reveals number of players he will select — so who will he pick?

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England vs Ireland 2020, 1st ODI, Southampton, Predicted XIs: Tom Banton, Sam Billings Set To Grab Opportunity
4 years, 11 months ago

England vs Ireland 2020, 1st ODI, Southampton, Predicted XIs: Tom Banton, Sam Billings Set To Grab Opportunity

News 18  

England vs Ireland 2020, 1st ODI Southampton, Predicted XIs: England aren’t at full strength and will look to expand their pool for the white-ball tournaments in the upcoming years. James Vince will look to take Joe Root’s position at the top order while Banton and Billings could be the finishers along with Moeen Ali. The squad will be led by …

Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand beat Ireland with England up next
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand beat Ireland with England up next

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland ready for tactical battle with All Blacks, says coach Simon Easterby
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland ready for tactical battle with All Blacks, says coach Simon Easterby

Daily Mail  

Ireland insist they will not blink in the battle of the analysis mind games ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final clash with New Zealand. All Blacks boss Steve Hansen lit the fuse on a potentially explosive week on Monday by vowing to lay false traps for Ireland's master tactician head coach Joe Schmidt. But even if All Blacks boss Hansen …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland thumps Samoa to book QF spot
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland thumps Samoa to book QF spot

The Hindu  

Johnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed its place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Read: Kipchoge creates history by running sub two-hour marathon Jordan Larmour, CJ Stander and Andrew Conway added further tries in the second half, with Sexton nailing four of five conversion attempts before …

Rugby World Cup news: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt plays down Johnny Sexton injury fears
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup news: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt plays down Johnny Sexton injury fears

Daily Mail  

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt insists Johnny Sexton will be 'fine' to face Samoa despite the fly-half icing his thigh after being withdrawn in the 35-0 win over Russia. British and Irish Lions fly-half Sexton had declared himself 100 per cent fit to take on Russia after missing Ireland's shock 19-12 loss to Japan with a thigh complaint. Joe Schmidt says …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Johnny Sexton to captain Ireland for first time against Russia
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Johnny Sexton to captain Ireland for first time against Russia

Daily Mail  

Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time in Thursday's clash with Russia as Joe Schmidt's men bid to set their World Cup back on track. Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time when his side play Russia on Thursday IRELAND SQUAD VS RUSSIA Backs: R Kearney, A Conway, G Ringrose, B Aki, K Earls, J Sexton, …

Ireland vs Wales result: Hosts move to the top of the World Rugby rankings with victory as Rory Best and Joe Schmidt sign off in style
5 years, 4 months ago

Ireland vs Wales result: Hosts move to the top of the World Rugby rankings with victory as Rory Best and Joe Schmidt sign off in style

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Ireland vs Wales team news: Warren Gatland names strong team for final World Cup warm-up in Dublin
5 years, 4 months ago

Ireland vs Wales team news: Warren Gatland names strong team for final World Cup warm-up in Dublin

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