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Potential foreign player restrictions in England could impact Irish game

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness believes there could be potential positive impacts in the long-term for Ireland if the Premier League limits the number of foreign-born players allowed after Brexit. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness says it could be a positive for domestic game

The New Zealand All Blacks, the first rugby team to undertake a tour outside of Australasia, who became known as ‘the originals’ when they toured Britain, France and the United States in 1905-06. Back row (left-right): Gillett, Casey, McGregor, McDonald, Roberts. Next row, standing: Harper, O’Sullivan, Seeling, Deans, Johnston, Nicholson, Corbett, Cunningham, Newton, Duncan (coach). Seated: Abbott, Wallace, Tyler, Gallagher (captain), Dixon (manager), Stead, Mackrell, Glasgow, Glenn. Seated on ground: Hunter, Mynott, Smith, Booth and Thomson. Photo: Popperfoto/Getty Images

the originals In 1905 the first All Blacks had achieved ‘perfection’

Rory McIlroy to step back from European Tour next season

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Rob Kearney and Garry Ringrose back in training for Ireland

Rob Kearney and Garry Ringrose will both be available for Ireland’s Guinness Series meeting with the All Blacks on Saturday. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

International
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Pair missed Saturday’s win over Argentina but are available for clash with All Blacks

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Ireland v All Blacks - who should start this weekend?

Devin Toner made a big impact coming off the replacements bench against the Pumas. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

International
12:45

Our writers pick the Irish sides they want to see take on the mighty All Blacks

Gavin Moynihan leads the Irish as all three make Q-School cut

Gavin Moynihan of Ireland hits a tee shot during European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage at Lumine Golf Club in Tarragona, Spain. Photo: Luke Walker/Getty Images

Golf
16:00

Cormac Sharvin and Robin Dawson also still in with a chance of European Tour cards

Matt Doherty misses training again with facial injury

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matt Doherty is a doubt for Thursday night’s match. Photograph: Reuters

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Alan Browne is the only other doubt amongst the players in original, extended squad

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Gerry Thornley: For one week only let’s park the World Cup

The All Blacks perform the haka before facing Ireland at the Aviva two years ago. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

International
07:00

Meeting with All Blacks could influence next year but it can also stand on its own two feet

A few Irish issues resolved but others remain

Jamie Joseph reveals Japan’s players being paid only €15.59 a day

Japan’s scrum in action against the All Blacks in Tokyo at the start of the month. Photograph: Getty Images

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‘There was a real rugby fever after the World Cup. The majority have moved on now’

On a cold December day Ireland’s ‘15 victims’ almost slayed the All Blacks

New Zealand on the attack during their 6-5 win over Ireland in 1963.

International
06:55

Ireland and the All Blacks through the years: Low scoring affair in 1963 almost brought a win

Speargate 13 years on: O’Driscoll and Umaga bury the hatchet

Tana Umaga and Brian O’Driscoll perform a Maori Hongi at a media event ahead of Ireland’s Guinness Series meeting with the All Blacks. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

International
05:00

No bad blood between the pair as they meet in Dublin ahead of November internationals

Martin O’Neill doesn't rule out capping Michael Obafemi

Michael Obafemi at Ireland squad training. “He has got a bit of pace, has got a wee bit something and I was quite impressed by him this morning,” said O’Neill. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

International
06:00

Dublin-born Southampton striker eligible to declare for Ireland, England or Nigeria

Crotty and Coles reflect All Blacks’ respect for Ireland

Ryan Crotty takes an offload from Dane Coles (not pictured) to score the winning try in the closing moments against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in 2013. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho.

International
06:00

Players were on losing side in Chicago and don’t want to experience that feeling again

How do All Blacks view the Celtic Kiwis?

Pat Gilroy’s Dublin hurling exit ‘like a death in the family’

Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks during a hurling skills competition with members with Dublin players. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images

Gaelic Games
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Eoghan O’Donnell says news sent shockwaves among players but they must move on

Kenny takes over as Dublin hurling manager

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