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# Defence

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Bale a key player despite Madrid boos – Zidane
Members of Irish Jewish community defend Kevin Myers after controversial column
Analysis: The defensive passage that drove the Lions to their Wellington win
The Lions have earned respect in New Zealand but they're still outsiders
'No bitching or moaning' - No-nonsense Farrell looks for defensive leaders
Kenny says he raised human rights with Saudis but that 'obviously includes women's rights'
Judge says chasing should not be banned in schools after student loses damages claim
'I try not to get distracted by people who throw out opinions and not back it up'
'We're not here for your oil': US Defense Secretary tells Iraq
Ireland spent €440k on a report defending Apple months before the EU's scathing tax ruling
Analysis: Whatever about the try, Ringrose's defence will have excited Schmidt
'We should love defending', says Farrell as he vows to fix Irish inaccuracies
Analysis: Basic folding and spacing problems cause Ireland's defence failures
How different is professional rugby to the good old days of amateurism?
Flood defence plan for Cork finally unveiled to the public
Analysis: Tiny details make a massive difference against the All Blacks
Arsene Wenger insists that drinking culture is no longer an issue for English football
Wayne Rooney is not finished - Gary Neville
Southgate backs Man United duo after Mourinho rebuke
"Hack-back vendors" and private security firms could be used to fight cybercrime
Giving anti-malaria drug Lariam to Irish troops "beggars belief", says support group
Analysis: Encouraging signs for Munster as Erasmus' men make solid, simple start
Antonio Conte is no fool, the criticism of David Luiz has been wildly disproportionate
Nice not taking a risk in signing me - Balotelli
I'm 61 and Sanches is 18 - Portugal coach slams age slur
'I don’t think we’ve set the bar anywhere yet' - Farrell wants Ireland benchmark
Analysis: Springboks' clever attack leaves Ireland's defence floundering
Analysis: Paddy Jackson's performance the epitome of Ireland's defensive grit
'Playing devil's advocate' - the lawyers who defend people accused of indefensible crimes
Anthony Joshua set for first title defence against undefeated Dominic Breazeale
Anthony Joshua to make first defence of IBF title in June
Doctor caught up in latest doping claims defends himself on Twitter
No Van Gaal agenda, says Scholes
Analysis: Ireland's defence takes backward steps in Twickenham
Analysis: Ireland's defence holds up in brutal battle against Wales
'Destroy and enjoy' - Farrell will demand aggressive edge from Ireland
2001 Lions villain Grey demands defensive aggression from Cheika's Wallabies
'Nobody wanted Billy to leave' IABA tells Oireachtas committee
If You Hate Emojis You Can Shite Off
'Tries will win the World Cup,' but Ireland target defensive security