International Rules
Gallagher hoping Rules outing will lead to Meath recall |
Gallagher hoping Rules outing will lead to Meath recall
Poacher turned gamekeeper David Gallagher believes he showed his worth during the trials for the International Rules squad and now is keeping his fingers crossed that he may receive a recall to the Meath senior team in the months ahead.
Stynes predicts Ireland victory
Aussie Rules legend Jim Stynes believes Ireland have a real chance of beating the Aussies at the upcoming International Rules series because the Antipodeans will have so many rookies playing for them.
Glynn says he’s ready to take the hits
International Rules call-up Leighton Glynn says he put in the work at the Ireland trials and he’s not prepared to take a back seat even if the Aussies play it rough.
’It’ll all be above board’ - says AFL star Murphy
Aussie Rules ace Marc Murphy says he can’t wait for the first International Rules game against Ireland and he insists that there’ll be no ’over the top’ stuff this time around.
Clarke talks up Ireland’s chances
Current Collingwood Aussie Rules star Martin Clarke is convinced that Ireland will acquit themselves well against Australia in the upcoming International Rules matches.
Aussies name youthful squad
Australia manager Mick Malthouse has picked an inexperienced 25-man squad for the forthcoming International Rules series against Ireland.
Rules selection a ’dream come true’ for Glynn
Wicklow dual star Leighton Glynn has revealed his delight at being named in the Irish International Rules squad.
Cavanagh backs manager’s selection
Ireland captain Sean Cavanagh believes Sean Boylan’s International Rules squad will be well equipped to deal with the physical element of the forthcoming series.
Boylan disappointed at AFL players’ lack of interest
Sean Boylan has expressed disappointment at the fact that some of the Irish players based in Australia didn’t make themselves available for the International Rules series later this month.
Gallagher surprised at inclusion
Former Meath goalkeeper David Gallagher has admitted his surprise at being included in Sean Boylan’s International Rules squad.
Boylan names his Ireland squad
Tyrone, Kerry, Cork and Armagh supply over half of the 27-man Ireland squad named today by Sean Boylan to travel to Australia for this month’s International Rules Series.
O hAilpins facing uncertain futures in AFL
A huge question mark hangs over the AFL futures of Setanta and Aisake O hAilpin after the Carlton Blues admitted that the club is willing to sell the Cork brothers.
Stynes urges Boylan to call on his brother
Aussie Rules legend Jim Stynes has advised Ireland manager Sean Boylan to utilise the knowledge of his brother and former Dublin All-Ireland winner Brian, who is now based in Melbourne.
Stynes says pick Stynes
Aussie Rules legend Jim Stynes believes Ireland should turn to his brother Brian to beat Australia in the upcoming International Rules series.
RTE to send ’reduced team’ Down Under
It has been confirmed that RTE will be fielding a ’reduced team’ for the upcoming International Rules contests against Australia later this month.
Dyas says GAA starlets have to have their heart set on Rules
Former Armagh underage star Kevin Dyas says any youngster thinking of following his lead and joining an Aussie Rules club need to have their heart set on succeeding Down Under.
Cavanagh: Ireland going for size
Sean Cavanagh expects Ireland to send a physically-imposing squad to Australia for the International Rules series later this month.
Gordon out of Rules series
Ireland manager Sean Boylan has been dealt another blow ahead of the International Rules series with the news that Down midfielder Dan Gordon has been ruled out through injury.
Cavanagh named Irish captain
Sean Boylan has named Tyrone All-Ireland winner Seán Cavanagh as captain of the Ireland team which will play Australia in a two test series Down Under this October.
Earley and Bolton in Rules training
While manager Sean Boylan is expected to announce his panel of players later this week for the International Rules series that will take place in a month’s time in Perth and Melbourne training has been taking place already and Dermot Earley and Emmet Bolton have been part of the set-up.
Boylan rules out return to inter-county fold
Sean Boylan has no plans to get back into inter-county management, despite admitting that he is getting a massive thrill out of managing the Ireland International Rules squad.
GAA to meet AFL on recruitment issue
GAA president Nickey Brennan and director-general Paraic Duffy will hold talks with their Australian Rules counterparts next month over the recruitment of Irish players by AFL clubs.
Clarke joins Kennelly on sidelines
Former Down All-Ireland minor winning captain and AFL star Martin Clarke has been ruled out of next month’s International Rules series with an ankle injury.
Rugby duo assisting Rules squad
Former Ireland and Toulouse rugby star Trevor Brennan and ex-Ireland fitness coach Mike McGurn are assisting the Ireland International Rules squad in their preparations for next month’s series in Australia.
Brennan denies rule changes give Irish advantage
Nickey Brennan has denied that the changes in the rules of the International Rules series have been made to benefit Ireland.
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