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# Challenge

This year
2023
Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ but know what is needed ahead of Ireland test
Gregor Townsend’s side are still in with a fighting chance of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Sep 25th 2023, 11:05 AM
'Passionate, jealous and vicious' - What Robbie Keane can expect at Maccabi Tel Aviv
Israel’s most successful club are in serious need of inspiration after three years without a league title.
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Jun 27th 2023, 6:30 AM
New boss demands reaction from sorry Spurs against Man United and Liverpool
Ryan Mason insists he is ready to step into the top job at Tottenham.
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Apr 26th 2023, 3:24 PM
Ukraine slams Wimbledon's decision to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players
Competitors from the two countries will be able to enter the Grand Slam in July if they compete as ‘neutral’ athletes.
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Mar 31st 2023, 5:00 PM
Ukraine slams Wimbledon's decision to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players
Competitors from the two countries will be able to enter the Grand Slam in July if they compete as ‘neutral’ athletes.
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Mar 31st 2023, 3:21 PM
Loris Karius urged to ‘rewrite the story of his career’
The 29-year-old is in pole position to play at Wembley for Newcastle with Nick Pope suspended.
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Feb 21st 2023, 10:31 PM
'I have to prove I can perform'- Liverpool star's Champions League test
Cody Gakpo determined to make his mark against Real Madrid.
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Feb 20th 2023, 4:39 PM
Last year
2022
St Pat's look ahead to potential Euro date with Tottenham's conquerors
Tim Clancy’s side could be set for a tricky tie with Slovenian club Mura.
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Jun 17th 2022, 12:01 AM
Kevin De Bruyne forced to use left foot as a child – to protect friend’s flowers
The Belgian international scored three of his four goals against Wolves with his supposed weaker foot.
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May 12th 2022, 9:29 PM
Ireland look to end difficult Six Nations campaign on a positive note
The final round of the Women’s Six Nations sees Greg McWilliams’ side host Scotland in Belfast today.
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Apr 30th 2022, 7:00 AM
11 games into his reign, Stephen O'Donnell confident Dundalk moving in the right direction
The manager saw his side lose 1-0 to Shamrock Rovers on Monday night.
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Apr 19th 2022, 6:36 PM
Vera Pauw's Ireland will use upcoming match with U15 boys team to 'try out a few things'
They face a crucial World Cup qualifier with Sweden later this month.
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Apr 1st 2022, 8:13 AM
'It’s a huge game, probably the most important to date'
Jim Crawford’s Irish U21 team face a big test away to Sweden tomorrow.
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Mar 28th 2022, 1:16 PM
'I'm walking into a dressing room where I’m probably the only person who hasn’t won a league title'
Ireland U21 defender Andy Lyons on adjusting to full-time football at Shamrock Rovers and watching Evan Ferguson at 14.
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Mar 24th 2022, 8:06 PM
'We play with a physicality that Ireland haven’t seen before' - Eddie Jones
The England boss pointed out that Andy Farrell’s men haven’t faced South Africa since 2017.
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Mar 10th 2022, 10:00 PM
Russian Football Union to appeal against ban imposed by Fifa and Uefa
The ban means Russia will not participate in the upcoming men’s World Cup qualifying play-offs or UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 this summer.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 7:40 PM
Ulster light on numbers as they search for new Irish-qualified hooker
Wales international Brad Roberts will leave the province at the end of the season.
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Jan 26th 2022, 8:47 AM
Moyes believes England will come calling if Bowen maintains form
The calls for Bowen to win a call-up from Gareth Southgate are getting louder.
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Jan 13th 2022, 8:17 AM
Nadal says Djokovic knew the risks: 'He made his own decisions'
The Serb has launched a court challenge to stay in the country and play at this month’s Australian Open where both he and Nadal would be chasing a record 21st Grand Slam title.
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Jan 6th 2022, 9:15 AM
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Leinster set to appeal for cancelled Montpellier game to be rescheduled
The Irish province are unhappy about EPCR’s decision.
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Dec 18th 2021, 1:06 PM
How are Munster shaping up for their Champions Cup clash with Wasps?
The southern province have some highly experienced players available.
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Dec 4th 2021, 9:33 PM
Managing Spurs is Antonio Conte's 'biggest challenge'
The Italian was left chastened by an embarrassing Europa Conference League defeat.
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Dec 2nd 2021, 10:56 AM
'After three weeks I am starting to understand the situation' - Conte
Spurs were stunned 2-1 by the lowest ranked team in the Europa Conference League.
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Nov 25th 2021, 9:48 PM
Ireland challenge players to be 'leaders' for provinces ahead of Six Nations
The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend, with the Champions Cup on the horizon.
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Nov 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM
'I like a risk' - Gerrard welcomes the pressure that comes with Aston Villa job
The Liverpool legend will manage in the Premier League for the first time this Saturday.
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Nov 15th 2021, 2:16 PM
Ireland hoping to make history ahead of Tallaght clash with 'one of the best teams in the world'
Megan Connolly and co open their World Cup qualifying campaign against Sweden on Thursday.
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Oct 19th 2021, 8:51 AM
Steven Gerrard criticises ‘leg-breaking’ challenge
Ryan Porteous was sent off in the first half of his side’s 2-1 defeat at Rangers.
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Oct 4th 2021, 2:09 PM
Man accused of Kevin Lunney abduction takes High Court case over time limits regarding judicial reviews
The man has previously brought judicial review proceedings challenging the Special Criminal Court’s jurisdiction to hear his trial.
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Jun 22nd 2021, 3:50 PM
Challenge brought over decision not to proceed with Waterford halting site
The council voted against the plans last March.
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Jun 21st 2021, 10:05 PM
'The trial hasn't worked. I don't think it's going to feature beyond the Rainbow Cup'
Munster had a successful captain’s challenge at the death against Cardiff Blues.
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May 31st 2021, 12:39 PM
Dutch gang leader arrested at Kinahan hideout loses appeal against decision allowing him to be tried for murder
Naoufal Fassih was arrested in 2016.
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May 27th 2021, 7:45 PM
'He brings a huge professionalism. We were blown away' - backing club boss to succeed with Déise
Cork star Doireann O’Sullivan on new chapters for Shane Ronayne and Saoirse Noonan, and the Rebels set-up ahead of the 2021 season.
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Apr 30th 2021, 6:50 AM
What can Ireland expect from France in their Six Nations showdown in Dublin?
The winner of tomorrow’s clash in Dublin will advance into the final against England.
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Apr 16th 2021, 4:50 PM
'We had three days to get a team together' - The story of how a new Irish football club was born
Tommy Barrett and Conn Murray discuss the formation of Treaty United.
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Mar 18th 2021, 8:00 PM
'Challenge it' - Kiwi rugby getting to grips with new captain's referral system
There were referrals in both Super Rugby Aotearoa games last weekend.
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Mar 9th 2021, 7:30 PM
'The problem is, we do not yet bring in money' - Vera Pauw on Irish footballers' equal pay fight
The Ireland boss also spoke of plans to introduce ‘mixed-gender’ training.
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Feb 22nd 2021, 6:07 PM
'We live in a world where there are a lot of sad and angry people' - The challenges of being a female pundit
Irish footballer Chloe Mustaki on the Karen Carney controversy and her own experiences in punditry.
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Jan 10th 2021, 7:00 AM
Farrell confirms Ireland will head to New Zealand for a three-Test tour in 2022
Ireland have yet to beat the Kiwis on New Zealand soil.
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Dec 14th 2020, 1:47 PM
Mo Farah takes a break from running as he bids for TV crown
The athlete is set to take part in British TV reality show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’.
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Nov 9th 2020, 10:53 PM
Working the 11pm-to-7am shift while winning promotion
Tim Clancy reflects on a memorable season that saw Drogheda crowned First Division champions.
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Nov 7th 2020, 7:15 AM
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