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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Eoin Harrington |Jonathan Browne |Caolan Scully
Munster fans will have been relieved by the reports circulating on Monday, which suggest that Jack Crowley is going nowhere this summer. The Ireland fly-half had been linked with a big-money move to Leicester, as he grapples with falling out of the starting XV with the national team amid the rise of Sam Prendergast. Thankfully for Munster and Ireland, it appears Crowley is set to sign a new contract - crucially, however, it will be with the province, not on a central basis with the IRFU.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Jonathan Browne |Niall McIntyre |Caolan Scully
Reports have come out that Jack Crowley is set to turn down a lucrative offer from Leicester Tigers to stay with Munster and fight for a starting jersey with Ireland. The 25-year old has had a weird season so far, having played well for Ireland whenever he's featured but seemingly lost his place to Sam Prendergast in this years Six Nations, only starting the final game against Italy.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Jonathan Browne |Niall McIntyre |Daniel Carpenter Byrne |Caolan Scully
Over the past decade Tadhg Furlong has arguably become one of the greatest Irish props of all time. Up there with the likes of John Hayes and Cian Healy, Furlong has shone for Leinster and Ireland and has revolutionised the prop position with his work rate, skills and agility for a someone of his size.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Jonathan Browne |Niall McIntyre |Rob O'Halloran |Caolan Scully
The British and Lions Tour to Australia is steadily approaching and after this year's Six Nations finished everyone's head has turned to Australia and what team they want to see face Joe Schmidt's side. As with every Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell will have a tough task on hand trying to get the right blend of players in such a short time before the test matches.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Rob O'Halloran |Darragh O'Flynn |Caolan Scully
Kerry claimed a record 24th National Football League title with a 1-18 to 1-12 win over Mayo in the Division 1 final on Sunday afternoon. Paul Geaney found the net for the victors, who had at one stage boasted an eight-point lead before Eoin McLoughlin closed the gap with a stunning finish at Croke Park.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Darragh O'Flynn |Rob O'Halloran |Caolan Scully |Eoin Harrington
Mickey Harte ensured that he will face numerous reunions as Offaly boss next season after steering the county to an improbable Allianz League Division 3 win. The former All-Ireland winning manager is set to come up against former sides Tyrone, Derry and Louth in Division 2 next year. They will now enter this year’s Leinster Championship as Division 3 champions after beating Kildare 2-17 to 1-18.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Rob O'Halloran |Darragh O'Flynn |Caolan Scully |Jonathan Browne
Roy Keane was in the ITV Studio as Manchester City channeled a second-half comeback to beat Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday. The Citizens have reached a seventh consecutive semi-final in the competition after goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush saved the day for Pep Guardiola. It was an abject first-half from City, who conceded the opening goal from Evanilson while Haaland had a penalty saved by Kepa.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Darragh O'Flynn |Caolan Scully |Rob O'Halloran |Jonathan Browne
Kerry secured their 24th National League title and the newly rebranded Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh trophy as they defeated Mayo 1-18 to 1-12 in the Division 1 final. Manager Jack O’Connor's love affair with the National League continued as he landed his fifth title as the Kingdom's manager, maitaining his unbeaten record in finals.
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3 weeks ago | 
balls.ie | Caolan Scully |Rob O'Halloran |Jonathan Browne |Eoin Harrington
Ireland are back to winning ways in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations following a dominant 12-54 win over Italy in Parma on Sunday. A hat-trick of tries from Anna McGann and one each for Aoife Dalton, Amee-Leigh Costigan, Linda Djougang, Dorothy Wall and Brittany Hogan helped Ireland to a big win that builds on an impressive performance last week, but with an improved result.
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1 month ago | 
balls.ie | Donny Mahoney |Eoin Harrington |Darragh O'Flynn |Caolan Scully
We're six weeks or so from the day Andy Farrell names his Lions squad to travel to Australia. The 2025 Six Nations has undoubtedly answered some selection questions for Farrell and his coaching team, but there a few positions that require consideration. Outhalf is one of them. Finn Russell is probably the pick of the Lions-eligible outhalves, despite missing that kick against Twickenham. Fin Smith steadied things for England, taking over for Marcus Smith. Both are certain to travel if fit.
