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Not sure there has ever been a year like 2024 in the history of Irish sport.
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Jordie Barrett set for first Leinster start against Clermont, Zac Ward handed Ulster debut
Jordie Barrett will get his first Leinster start against Clermont in tomorrow's Champions Cup tie, while Sam Prendergast retains the out-half shirt.
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup team news: Jordie Barrett set for Leinster debut as provinces reveal Round 1 squads
Jordie Barrett looks set to make his Leinster debut in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, with the New Zealand international named among the replacements.
Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is determined to join Andy Farrell on next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour following a standout breakthrough year in international rugby.
Joe McCarthy excited by future after breakthrough 12 months
Joe McCarthy says there's a lot more to come from him after a breakthrough international season.
Scrappy Ireland give Farrell winning sending-off
Ireland showed character to deny former coach Joe Schmidt a winning return to Lansdowne Road on Saturday by edging Australia 22-19 in a scrappy encounter in their one-off rugby Test.
Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy to make Ireland debuts against Fiji
Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy will make their Ireland debuts against Fiji on Saturday.
Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu to make Ireland debuts against Fiji
Gus McCarthy and Coramc Izuchukwu are to make their debuts for Ireland as they have been named to start against Fiji in the Aviva stadium on Saturday.