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Prendergast set to retain Ireland's 10 shirt against the Wallabies
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Prendergast set to retain Ireland's 10 shirt against the Wallabies

Nov 27th 2024, 4:57 PM 14,514 Views 139 Comments

Jack Crowley looks likely to be part of the Irish bench.

POM has to settle for bench role as Farrell backs Ryan's physical edge
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POM has to settle for bench role as Farrell backs Ryan's physical edge

Jul 11th 2024, 3:03 PM 4,135 Views 8 Comments

Caelan Doris will look to nail his interactions with referee Karl Dickson.

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Ireland stick with their usual plan. It's the Boks who have changed
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Ireland stick with their usual plan. It's the Boks who have changed

Sep 21st 2023, 2:29 PM 7,936 Views 13 Comments

'I was surprised' - England captain Farrell on Steward's red card
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'I was surprised' - England captain Farrell on Steward's red card

Mar 18th 2023, 8:47 PM 17,986 Views 21 Comments

'My brothers are giving me guilt, saying 'What are we going to do when you retire?''
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'My brothers are giving me guilt, saying 'What are we going to do when you retire?''

Nov 17th 2022, 7:15 AM 48,127 Views 5 Comments

Foley denies deliberate time wasting as Wallabies lock Swain is cited
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Foley denies deliberate time wasting as Wallabies lock Swain is cited

Sep 16th 2022, 8:47 AM 10,403 Views 10 Comments

Contentious ending as Stormers hold out for victory over Ulster
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Contentious ending as Stormers hold out for victory over Ulster

Mar 26th 2022, 3:32 PM 25,282 Views 19 Comments

Parsons has to be content with a place on the bench as McWilliams blends youth and experience
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Parsons has to be content with a place on the bench as McWilliams blends youth and experience

Mar 24th 2022, 12:22 PM 4,860 Views 0 Comments

'Finn will support Blair' - Scotland boss Townsend makes big call for Ireland game
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'Finn will support Blair' - Scotland boss Townsend makes big call for Ireland game

Mar 17th 2022, 2:59 PM 8,132 Views 13 Comments

'It just felt like it was the right decision at the time' - Ireland captain Ryan
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'It just felt like it was the right decision at the time' - Ireland captain Ryan

Feb 12th 2022, 7:52 PM 17,743 Views 31 Comments

Champions Cup under threat as EPCR wait on French government decision
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Champions Cup under threat as EPCR wait on French government decision

Updated Jan 8th 2021, 3:00 PM 17,022 Views 7 Comments

Governments will step in and make call on Italy-England game
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Governments will step in and make call on Italy-England game

Feb 27th 2020, 10:20 AM 5,470 Views 10 Comments

Eddie Jones hands Joseph first-ever Test start on the wing against Ireland
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Eddie Jones hands Joseph first-ever Test start on the wing against Ireland

Feb 21st 2020, 11:13 AM 18,512 Views 34 Comments

Farrell explains his decision to pick Conor Murray ahead of John Cooney
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Farrell explains his decision to pick Conor Murray ahead of John Cooney

Jan 28th 2020, 3:38 PM 34,036 Views 49 Comments

Irish referee in the spotlight after NY Red Bulls snatch controversial winner in Hudson River derby
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Irish referee in the spotlight after NY Red Bulls snatch controversial winner in Hudson River derby

Jul 15th 2019, 10:50 AM 6,377 Views 5 Comments

'He has played 10 games in a row' - Sarri defends benching Hazard for Europa League tie
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'He has played 10 games in a row' - Sarri defends benching Hazard for Europa League tie

May 2nd 2019, 11:20 PM 4,312 Views 4 Comments

'If Tadhg hadn't stayed down, the referee might not have reversed the penalty'
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'If Tadhg hadn't stayed down, the referee might not have reversed the penalty'

Apr 3rd 2019, 1:47 PM 13,757 Views 79 Comments

James Ryan set to start for Ireland as McGrath and Carbery make the bench
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James Ryan set to start for Ireland as McGrath and Carbery make the bench

Jan 31st 2018, 6:36 PM 41,046 Views 127 Comments

Former United defender: 'Lukaku can beat Ronaldo’s scoring record in season one'
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Former United defender: 'Lukaku can beat Ronaldo’s scoring record in season one'

Oct 12th 2017, 5:18 PM 8,939 Views 7 Comments

2011 All-Ireland football winning boss Pat Gilroy named new Dublin hurling manager
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2011 All-Ireland football winning boss Pat Gilroy named new Dublin hurling manager

Oct 11th 2017, 8:24 AM 22,750 Views 30 Comments

'Is he going to make the tackle anyway?' Sexton and Leinster left to ponder massive TMO call in Lyon
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'Is he going to make the tackle anyway?' Sexton and Leinster left to ponder massive TMO call in Lyon

Apr 23rd 2017, 5:32 PM 18,947 Views 27 Comments

No decision from Schmidt as Heaslip urges Ireland boss to stay for 2019
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No decision from Schmidt as Heaslip urges Ireland boss to stay for 2019

Aug 10th 2016, 6:15 AM 6,906 Views 8 Comments

'He has embarrassed him in front of his supporters' - criticism of Mourinho's Mata decision
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'He has embarrassed him in front of his supporters' - criticism of Mourinho's Mata decision

Aug 8th 2016, 10:33 AM 17,631 Views 29 Comments

With Walters missing, who will come into the Ireland team to face Belgium?
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With Walters missing, who will come into the Ireland team to face Belgium?

Jun 17th 2016, 6:15 AM 8,275 Views 22 Comments

Walters named in Ireland's team to face Sweden at Euro 2016
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Walters named in Ireland's team to face Sweden at Euro 2016

Jun 13th 2016, 3:50 PM 21,145 Views 25 Comments

'I thought it was a mistake on Diarmuid's behalf' - Waterford boss on late free
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'I thought it was a mistake on Diarmuid's behalf' - Waterford boss on late free

May 9th 2016, 11:56 AM 9,414 Views 24 Comments

Schmidt to decide on his future with Ireland after South Africa tour
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Schmidt to decide on his future with Ireland after South Africa tour

Mar 18th 2016, 8:00 AM 23,533 Views 59 Comments

The Impossible 'Would You Rather' Irish Christmas Food Quiz
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The Impossible 'Would You Rather' Irish Christmas Food Quiz

Dec 24th 2015, 10:00 PM 11,888 Views 5 Comments

This is the penalty Anthony Foley was furious about after Munster's defeat
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This is the penalty Anthony Foley was furious about after Munster's defeat

Dec 13th 2015, 3:02 PM 21,956 Views 23 Comments

Munster coach Foley says referee Poite's decision was 'nothing short of a disgrace'
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Munster coach Foley says referee Poite's decision was 'nothing short of a disgrace'

Dec 12th 2015, 11:00 PM 20,086 Views 41 Comments

England captain Robshaw says final penalty call 'comes down to myself'
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England captain Robshaw says final penalty call 'comes down to myself'

Sep 26th 2015, 11:08 PM 11,126 Views 23 Comments

'I know it was a contentious decision. Would I have given a penalty? I am not sure.'
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'I know it was a contentious decision. Would I have given a penalty? I am not sure.'

Jul 22nd 2015, 8:00 AM 11,541 Views 5 Comments

Carragher and Ince have picked their all-time Ireland XIs -- and there's one very big omission
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Carragher and Ince have picked their all-time Ireland XIs -- and there's one very big omission

Jun 2nd 2015, 9:50 PM 25,629 Views 32 Comments

Ronan Mullen reckons most politicians will vote NO in the same-sex marriage referendum
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Ronan Mullen reckons most politicians will vote NO in the same-sex marriage referendum

Mar 25th 2015, 6:00 PM 16,765 Views 217 Comments

Ince: Gerrard is like a comfort blanket - and I'd play him against United
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Ince: Gerrard is like a comfort blanket - and I'd play him against United

Mar 20th 2015, 11:00 AM 3,429 Views 4 Comments

A former England international's son has opted to declare for Ireland
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A former England international's son has opted to declare for Ireland

Mar 10th 2015, 11:42 AM 12,852 Views 14 Comments

English optimism grows as reports suggest Raheem Sterling will start against Italy
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English optimism grows as reports suggest Raheem Sterling will start against Italy

Jun 14th 2014, 8:56 PM 4,275 Views 5 Comments

McIlroy still undecided between Ireland and Great Britain for 2016 Olympics
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McIlroy still undecided between Ireland and Great Britain for 2016 Olympics

Feb 27th 2014, 7:00 AM 3,786 Views 28 Comments

VIDEO: Luis Nani's controversial red card, Fergie's apoplectic reaction
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VIDEO: Luis Nani's controversial red card, Fergie's apoplectic reaction

Mar 5th 2013, 9:23 PM 27,486 Views 194 Comments

Poll: who do you think will be crowned All-Ireland football champions?
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Poll: who do you think will be crowned All-Ireland football champions?

Aug 1st 2011, 10:29 AM 1,874 Views 20 Comments

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