# Back in black

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2022

# Back in black

Owen Farrell set for comeback after four-month injury layoff

Farrell hasn’t played since England’s November victory over Australia.

2.9k

Mar 25th 2022, 3:42 PM

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Mo'unga returns as All Blacks look for statement win against Fiji

Anton Lienert-Brown and Ardie Savea both return from injury for Saturday’s second Test.

4.1k

Jul 15th 2021, 8:28 AM

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Quinn Tupaea handed All Blacks start against Tonga

George Bowe, Ethan Blackadder and Finlay Christie are all set to make their debuts from the bench.

4.6k

Jul 1st 2021, 8:30 AM

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All Blacks make 11 changes for final November Test against Italy

Ardie Savea, Kieran Read, Beauden Barrett, and Damien McKenzie are the only players to keep their places.

8.4k

Nov 22nd 2018, 9:32 AM

# Back in black

Injuries allow Jordie Barrett back in XV as All Blacks promise improved performance against Australia

Steve Hansen’s side can seal the Bledisloe Cup for a 16th straight year with victory in Auckland.

8.9k

Aug 22nd 2018, 8:50 PM

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McKenzie's surprise inclusion one of 6 All Blacks changes from Lions draw

Damian McKenzie has been handed the number 15 jersey for New Zealand’s Rugby Championship opener.

10.4k

Aug 16th 2017, 7:54 PM

# Back in black

Golden Discs has bounced back thanks to vinyl's 'renaissance'

The chain’s traditional record sales more than doubled last year.

14.2k

Jul 18th 2017, 12:49 PM

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Man United the first British club to earn more than half a billion pounds in one year

And the revenue is expected to keep rising.

5.1k

Sep 12th 2016, 3:03 PM

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Waterford GAA vow to clear €130k debt within two years

Secretary Timmy O’Keeffe reported a surplus of €5,374 this year.

5.9k

Dec 14th 2015, 7:20 AM

# they're back

Ireland will take on both Rugby World Cup finalists next November

Ireland’s Women also have some historic Autumn Tests lined up against the World Cup finalists.

13.5k

Dec 2nd 2015, 2:12 PM

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The All Blacks have been back in camp and are making some great video diaries

They’re gearing up for a packed few months of rugby

8.1k

Jun 26th 2015, 11:33 AM

# Paint it Black

Coloured boots are what's really wrong with the GAA according to one inter-county team

Not blanket defences or cyncial fouling, coloured boots.

11.3k

Mar 25th 2015, 9:52 AM

# laying down the law

That tarmac at the bottom of Grafton Street should be gone by the end of the summer

Some paving stones were put down and taken back up again rather quickly.

15.9k

Mar 14th 2015, 7:30 AM

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Ulster Bank made €752 million in profit last year

That marks its first profit since 2008.

8.6k

Feb 26th 2015, 12:30 PM

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Permanent TSB should turn a profit sooner - but don't expect cheaper mortgages

The bank’s boss said its lending costs were still higher than those of bigger competitors.

8.2k

Nov 12th 2014, 6:28 PM

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AIB is giving out more mortgages and fewer people are in arrears

The bank says it is “profitable” this year.

5.7k

Nov 10th 2014, 8:53 AM

# Return of the Profit

Bank of Ireland reports first profit in five years

Ulster Bank also reported a profit for the first half of 2014.

6.5k

Aug 1st 2014, 7:52 AM

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AIB made a pre-tax profit of €437 million in the first half of 2014

The bank says that it has cut mortgage arrears and impaired loans.

7.3k

Jul 30th 2014, 8:29 AM

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RTÉ delivers a pre-tax surplus for the first time since 2007

The company returned a surplus of €1.1 million, despite a drop in commercial revenues.

5.5k

Jul 1st 2014, 2:09 PM

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Hansen tasked with retaining World Cup in 2015, opens door to Sonny Bill

In other news, Paddy Wallace has yet to decide his 2015 holiday plans.

3.3k

Apr 10th 2013, 9:07 PM

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Mark the date: Managers praise returning referee Clattenburg

Both Big Sam and AVB were happy with the official on his return to duty.

1.6k

Nov 25th 2012, 8:49 PM

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China versus Men in Black: Censors chop 13 minutes from movie

Three scenes were cut from the latest film, with China concerned about the implications of ‘wiping memories’.

627

May 31st 2012, 9:55 AM

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You again? Ireland confirm New Zealand tour dates

Ireland will face the newly-crowned world champions at the stadium the All Blacks won the title, Eden Park in the first Test.

607

Nov 8th 2011, 6:25 PM

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Jonah Lomu attacks 'disrespectful' England as new kit is revealed

New Zealand prime minister, John Key, also weighs in on the argument.

3.4k

Aug 2nd 2011, 11:23 AM