John Mckee
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McNamara hopeful that Ireland under-20s will get to compete for Grand Slam
- Rugby
- July 14, 2020, 15:32
The Ireland Under-20 team may get an opportunity to try and close out a second successive Grand Slam in October. Unbeaten after three matches, games a(...)

McNamara makes four changes to Ireland U20 side for England clash
- International
- February 19, 2020, 17:44
Ireland under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has made four changes to his side for Friday night’s meeting with England at Franklin’s Gardens (7.45pm, Sky(...)

Noel McNamara makes two changes to Ireland U20 side for Wales clash
- International
- February 5, 2020, 15:53
Ireland under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has made two changes to his side for Friday night’s game against Wales at Mugrave Park (kick-off 7.15pm, liv(...)

Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland team
- International
- January 31, 2020, 06:00
Dublin University tighthead prop Thomas Clarkson is the sole survivor from the starting Ireland team that beat Scotland 24-5 at Netherdale in last sea(...)

Man in court following St Stephen’s Day stabbing in Belfast
- Crime & Law
- December 27, 2019, 18:07
A man was remanded in custody on Friday accused of carrying out a stabbing near a fast-food restaurant in south Belfast. John McKee (24), appeared b(...)

Ireland take two-goal advantage into second leg with Canada in bid for Olympic spot
- Other Sports
- October 27, 2019, 01:33
Canada 3 Ireland 5 Late goals from Seán Murray and Shane O’Donoghue ruthlessly punished Canada’s indiscipline to put Ireland in a golden position in (...)

Uruguay stun Fiji for first upset of the Rugby World Cup
- Rugby
- September 25, 2019, 08:55
Fiji 27 Uruguay 30 Uruguay pulled off the first shock of the Rugby World Cup with a stunning 30-27 victory over Fiji. The South American minnows, wh(...)

Rugby World Cup: Ireland enjoy splendid isolation as they prepare for Japan test
- International
- September 24, 2019, 01:00
Away from the madding crowds, the Irish squad have based themselves in a quaintly Japanese version of Carton House. Set in Fukuroi, 34km from Shizu(...)

Hodge escapes red card in Australia win
- International
- September 21, 2019, 09:46
World Rugby’s crackdown on dangerous tackles has ignited controversy just two games into the World Cup after Australia wing Reece Hodge escaped a red(...)

Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again
- International
- September 20, 2019, 21:40
Pool D: Australia v Fiji, Sapporo Dome, Saturday, 5.45am Irish time. Live on Eir Sport and ITV Australia captain Michael Hooper is relishing the oppo(...)