“When I Look Back At It, I Had All The Symptoms”: Kildare Resident On His Diagnosis, As April Marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Ciaran Cunningham The first day of the awareness month coincides with the HSE free bowel screening programme being expanded Ciaran Cunningham “Men, through embarrassment, or through busyness, or just plain stupidity in my eyes…when I look back on it, I had all the symptoms of bowel cancer.” With April marking Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a … Read more

Ireland to face Australia in 2027 World Cup warm-up Test · The 42

IRELAND WILL FACE AUSTRALIA in a World Cup warm-up Test next year, shortly before the tournament begins Down Under. The Wallabies have announced that the fixture will take place on Saturday, September 18 at the GIO Stadium in Canberra. The match will be Ireland’s first ever Test in Canberra.  The Wallabies have played five Tests at the … Read more

IRFU Close To Convincing Australia’s Top Prospect To Make Ireland Switch

While the IRFU continue to make efforts to improve the conveyer belt of young talent in Irish rugby, they have also explored the possibility of bringing in Ireland-eligible players from overseas. Mack Hansen is the biggest success story in recent times, coming over from Australia and finding himself in the test squad inside 12 months. … Read more

Rieko Ioane a ‘bizarre’ signing as Ireland great hits out at ‘harsh’ critics of All Blacks star

Munster and Ireland great Donncha O’Callaghan has labelled Leinster’s decision to sign Rieko Ioane as ‘bizarre’ but believes that he has been ‘harshly’ criticised during his stint at the Irish club. The All Blacks veteran joined Leo Cullen’s men on a short-term deal until the end of the season before linking back up with the … Read more

Cost of living: Government confirm new Fuel Allowance end date after extension

The government have confirmed the new end date for Fuel Allowance after they announced that they were extending it earlier this week as part of their fuel package Tanaiste Simon Harris with Taoiseach Micheal Martin There is a new end date for the Fuel Allowance after the government announced an extension earlier this week. The … Read more

Ex-All Blacks hopeful reveals Ireland ‘project player’ ambition

Former Maori All Black Alex Nankivell has revealed his ambition to play for Ireland having become a key part of the Munster squad. The Auckland-born centre moved to the northern hemisphere in 2023 after spending six years at the Chiefs and has constantly impressed in the midfield. Nankivell qualifies for Andy Farrell’s side in October … Read more