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# Debut

This year
2023
Dan Whelan becomes first Irish-born player to feature in NFL since 1985
Whelan was the Packers’ starting punter in a 38-20 win against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
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Sep 11th 2023, 8:12 AM
'Once I was standing there to sing Ireland's Call, it just hit me'
22-year-old Ulster hooker Tom Stewart made his Ireland debut last weekend.
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Aug 10th 2023, 9:38 AM
'It was definitely worth the wait' - Frawley finally up and running with Ireland
The Skerries man was one of three new caps to get on the pitch in Saturday’s defeat of Italy.
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Aug 6th 2023, 1:42 PM
Highly-rated Frawley finally gets chance to kick-start Ireland career
After a series of injury setbacks, the versatile back has been named on the bench for Saturday’s game against Italy.
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Aug 3rd 2023, 4:31 PM
Winger Narawa set for All Blacks debut in Argentina
Meanwhile, Chiefs team-mate Damian McKenzie gets the nod at fly-half.
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Jul 6th 2023, 10:57 PM
Surplus to Ireland's requirements, 'monster player' Kleyn gets Boks shot
The 29-year-old has had a remarkable journey in rugby so far.
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Jul 5th 2023, 11:55 AM
Swiatek shines in 51-minute blitz, Gauff ends 16-year-old's run
Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the competition.
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Jun 3rd 2023, 11:58 PM
The Scottish-born winger who caught the eye on his Ireland debut
Mikey Johnston enjoyed a memorable first appearance against Latvia.
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Mar 25th 2023, 12:59 AM
Matt Doherty makes La Liga bow for Atletico, Ebosele handed full Serie A debut
The 20-year-old Ebosele joined at the beginning of the season after his contract elapsed at Derby.
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Mar 4th 2023, 10:09 PM
Praise for Irish teenager after making Celtic debut
Bosun Lawal made another significant step in his development on Saturday.
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Jan 22nd 2023, 3:24 PM
Last year
2022
'I don’t want to make it a one-cap thing, I want to keep driving on'
Jeremy Loughman reflects on a week to remember after winning his first Test cap for Ireland.
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Nov 12th 2022, 7:00 PM
Meath and Cork stars confirmed for AFLW debuts on Saturday
Vikki Wall and Erika O’Shea will both feature for North Melbourne.
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Aug 24th 2022, 3:57 PM
Southampton hand Gavin Bazunu Premier League debut, Nathan Collins starts for Wolves
Bazunu starts in goal as the Saints take on Tottenham Hotspur in London.
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Aug 6th 2022, 2:51 PM
Nunez's impact hailed by Klopp after eye-catching debut
The Uruguay striker played a key role as Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-1 in Leicester.
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Jul 30th 2022, 10:29 PM
Stephen Kenny's son in line for second Northern Ireland start after debut against Manchester United
The Dundalk player qualifies having been born in Derry while his father was manager of the Candystripes.
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Jul 26th 2022, 12:30 PM
Max Spring handed his France debut in second Test against Japan
Fabien Galthié’s team is otherwise unchanged for the clash in Tokyo.
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Jul 7th 2022, 11:32 AM
Man City teenager surprised to make Northern Ireland debut
Shea Charles provided one of the high points of an often flat night at Windsor Park.
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Jun 3rd 2022, 11:11 PM
'I’d say it’ll hit me in a few more weeks how amazing it was'
Ireland fullback Molly Scuffil-McCabe first took up the game at the encouragement of an Irish rugby legend.
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Apr 27th 2022, 6:00 AM
'It's something you dream of when you first start playing' - from rugby roots to Ireland's call
Aoibheann Reilly will make her Ireland 15s debut this weekend.
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Mar 25th 2022, 3:25 PM
'It shows he's a baller. He likes to rove and make things happen'
Mack Hansen’s performance against Wales drew praise on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
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Feb 7th 2022, 8:03 PM
Ireland set to name settled team with Hansen in the mix for possible debut
Andy Farrell will tomorrow confirm big calls in the midfield and back three.
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Feb 2nd 2022, 9:34 PM
'I missed the Premier League,' says Coutinho, after unforgettable debut
The Brazilian latched onto Jacob Ramsey’s low cross with a cool finish from close-range to cap Villa’s fightback.
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Jan 16th 2022, 12:01 AM
All time
Duane Vermeulen could make his Ulster debut away to Clermont this weekend
The World Cup-winning Springbok ‘remains well’ following a period of self-isolation due to Covid-19.
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Dec 8th 2021, 3:15 PM
Ireland U21 international Noss makes Bundesliga debut
The midfielder came off the bench in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 4-0 win over Furth.
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Nov 21st 2021, 5:26 PM
'My brother literally flew in from France on the morning of the game'
Maeve Óg O’Leary was impressive on her first cap for Ireland on Friday night.
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Nov 15th 2021, 10:34 AM
18-year-old starlet inspires Barcelona to win
Ansu Fati came to the rescue again for Ronald Koeman’s side.
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Oct 17th 2021, 10:40 PM
'It's been a long time coming, I'm over the moon' - Dream debut for Ireland's newest star Lucy Quinn
The English-born attacker made her impact felt immediately, after a lengthy process to confirm her eligibility.
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Sep 22nd 2021, 9:54 AM
Lionel Messi brought 'calmness' to PSG on debut
The Argentina international’s arrival was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from the 6,000 travelling fans.
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Aug 30th 2021, 11:54 AM
Dream debut for Hendrikse as South Africa beat Argentina
The scrum-half dived over in the corner to secure the third try in Gqeberha that left the Springboks level with New Zealand on five points at the top of the table.
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Aug 14th 2021, 7:50 PM
'It's been a long time coming' - McCarthy buzzing to finally be back at boyhood club Celtic
The Glasgow-born Ireland midfielder, who had a brief spell with the Hoops as a teenager, is ready to make his debut this weekend.
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Aug 6th 2021, 3:52 PM
Tierney-Martin set for Connacht debut off the bench tomorrow night
Andy Friend has rejigged his team for the visit to Scarlets.
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Mar 21st 2021, 1:27 PM
23-year-old Birr man Regan makes Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders
The Crusaders came out on top in the Super Rugby Aotearoa opener in Dunedin.
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Feb 26th 2021, 8:07 AM
'It was great to see an Irish international playing Super Rugby'
34-year-old Rob Kearney impressed for the Force in their defeat to the Brumbies.
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Feb 22nd 2021, 4:26 PM
Irish international marks full debut with superb goal in Preston victory
Greg Cunningham was making his first start since re-joining the club.
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Feb 12th 2021, 10:14 PM
Rob Kearney makes first Western Force appearance ahead of new Super Rugby AU season
Irish rugby’s most decorated player signed for the Force in September and made to move to Australia just after Christmas.
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Feb 9th 2021, 10:54 AM
O'Sullivan 'extremely proud' after road to Ulster leads on to first Ireland cap
The 25-year-old prop came off the bench in the win over Scotland.
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Dec 7th 2020, 7:15 AM
'It's massively deserved' - Ulster man O'Sullivan set for Ireland debut against Scots
The 25-year-old prop has been included on the bench for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup clash.
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Dec 3rd 2020, 8:29 PM
Ireland U21 and Liverpool goalkeeper handed Champions League debut
Regular number one Alisson misses out as a precaution due to a tight leg muscle, paving the way for Caoimhín Kelleher to make a surprise start.
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Dec 1st 2020, 6:57 PM
'I reckon I've got a target on my back!' - Lowe loves first taste of Test rugby
The Leinster wing got stuck in against Wales and is now targeting a win in Twickenham.
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Nov 17th 2020, 6:00 AM
Keenan and Connors handed debuts as Stockdale moves to 15 for Ireland
Ed Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park are set for their first caps off the bench against Italy.
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Oct 21st 2020, 12:29 PM
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