# Battle

All time

McDonald and Cosgrove recall infamous Hill 16 warm-up

The ex Mayo and Dublin forwards share their memories of what ensued before throw-in in that memorable 2006 All-Ireland semi-final.

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Aug 31st 2012, 9:00 AM

# Battle

On the mend: Petrov leukaemia in remission, say Aston Villa

Petrov was diagnosed with the condition just over four months ago, after which followed his immediate withdrawal from first-team duties.

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Aug 2nd 2012, 5:45 PM

# Egypt

Egypt president's order "start of a battle"

The president’s call for the parliament to reconvene could plenge the country into a new bout of instability, say activists.

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Jul 9th 2012, 1:53 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

New Zealand v Ireland, Second Test

Rugby League Park in Christchurch was the setting for what could be a punishing affair for the Irish unless they could up their game significantly.

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Jun 16th 2012, 7:29 AM

# Battle

Springboks maintain Test dominance over England

The hosts secured a 22-17 victory earlier today, to hand Heyneke Meyer a winning start as coach.

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Jun 9th 2012, 8:16 PM

# Courts

High Court dismisses Doherty complaint against Referendum Commission

The High Court rules that there is not sufficient clarity between Irish and EU laws about how countries ratify certain measures.

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May 30th 2012, 1:39 PM

# Reaction

SF welcomes High Court's agreement on 'legitimate room for debate'

Gerry Adams says the court’s findings are “a far leap” from the Yes side’s belief that the ESM was “set in stone”.

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May 30th 2012, 12:55 PM

# Referendum

Court to rule on Pearse Doherty’s challenge against Referendum Commission comments

Doherty claims that the Referendum Commission changed its stance on Ireland’s veto of the ESM – and did not seek equal publicity for its second statement. The Commission rejects the claims.

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May 30th 2012, 12:01 AM

# Courts

High Court dismisses first part of Sinn Féin challenge to Referendum Commission

The High Court will hold a special late-night sitting this evening to hear the second part of Sinn Féin’s call for a judicial review.

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May 29th 2012, 1:49 PM

# April 30

Roberto Mancini: The league is probably still United's to lose

The Manchester City manager was remaining downbeat after his team’s 2-0 win over Wolves brought them within three points of top spot.

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Apr 22nd 2012, 6:34 PM

# Battle

Petrov will remain defiant, says McLeish

“I spoke to him about half an hour ago. He’s typical Stan, defiant, but I think obviously he’s concerned about how it’s affected his loved ones.”

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Mar 31st 2012, 10:23 AM

# hot potato

WATCH: Chinese soldiers pass around a live grenade

Don’t try this one at home…

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Jan 24th 2012, 3:05 PM

# Battle

WATCH: Jim Stynes talks about his struggle with cancer

The legendary Irish ex-AFL star continues to defy doctors’ predictions that his death is imminent.

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Nov 2nd 2011, 11:23 AM

# All-Ireland Final

Kerry v Dublin: Where will the key battles take place at Croker on Sunday?

With the destination of Sam Maguire set to be decided on Sunday afternoon at Headquarters, we take a look at the factors that will decide the game…

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Sep 15th 2011, 2:00 PM

# Head-to-head

Keane/Viera: there’s a little bit of rivalry there

As Patrick Vieira takes up his new coaching role at Eastlands, Paul Ring reflects on his era-defining rivalry with a legend from the other half of Manchester.

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Jul 23rd 2011, 3:12 PM