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Promising 19-year-old starts as Ulster make 6 changes for Treviso trip
PROMISING 19-YEAR-OLD Rob Lyttle has been rewarded for his fine recent form and been handed a start ahead of Ulster’s trip to Benetton Treviso. Right winger Lyttle produced an impressive display off the bench, scoring a brace of tries, in last Read More …
Connacht welcome back Ireland internationals for Ospreys test
TIERNAN O’HALLORAN AND Kieran Marmion are back in the Connacht team for Saturday’s Pro12 fixture with Ospreys. Pat Lam’s side, who began their title defence with a 41-5 defeat at the hands of Glasgow Warriors last weekend, host the Welsh Read More …
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We’ll Leave it There So: Former Mayo footballer passes away, Paddy Barnes to turn pro and all today’s sport
Dublin University warm up before their Ulster Bank League Division 1A game with Terenure. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO HomeIreland’s Eoghan Clifford finished fifth in the Men’s Road Race at the Paralympics today.Connacht have made six changes in their bid for a first Read More …
Richie McCaw promoted to Wing Commander in NZ air force
YOU JUST CAN’T keep a good man down. Richie McCaw has long been a keen pilot and has been an honorary squadron leader in the Royal New Zealand Air Force since 2009 – before he was even a World Cup-winner! Read More …
We’ll Leave It There So: Dubs reject Keegan campaign claims, Paulie’s speech and today’s sport
Dublin footballer Eoghan O’Gara pictured at the Gibson Hotel ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland football final replay. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Home Ahead of Saturday’s replay, Dublin boss Jim Gavin has rejected claims of a campaign against Mayo’s star defender Lee Keegan. Read More …
Anscombe’s future decided as Wales out-half joins Ospreys
OSPREYS HAVE SAID their recruitment of Wales out-half Gareth Anscombe from regional rivals Cardiff Blues is a ‘statement signing’ as the club looks to build under Allen Clarke. Anscombe’s future had become the subject of much speculation in recent times Read More …
Pro14 open to further expansion but Pumas and Griquas won’t be joining
THE GUINNESS PRO14 remains open to further expansion in South Africa but that will not involve the Pumas and Griquas. Fresh reports linking the Nelspruit-based Pumas and Kimberley-based Griquas, who play in the Currie Cup, emerged in South Africa over the weekend. However, The42 understands that Read More …
‘It’s nice to be able to focus on one position’: Jordi Murphy revelling in run at 7
FLEXIBILITY IS FINE and a utility player is nothing but an asset for coaches, but Jordi Murphy is thoroughly enjoying the chance to rest his focus with one position this season. The Ulster back row was a key component of Read More …
BT Sport ‘regret’ that stance on Billy Vunipola was misinterpreted by ‘some viewers’ during broadcast
BT SPORT SAY they “regret” that their commentary in relation to Billy Vunipola was misinterpreted “by some viewers” during their live coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final between Munster and Saracens. In a statement released to The42, a spokesperson for the Read More …