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# Dan the Man

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January 2023
# Dan the Man
'I love my job' says Ulster's McFarland amid links to Leicester job
Meanwhile, Iain Henderson was injured just days before Ireland’s Six Nations squad is named.
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Jan 16th 2023, 6:00 AM
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2022
# Dan the Man
'When I got my chance with Ireland, it wasn't too scary. I didn't feel out of my depth'
Dan Sheehan’s rise from back-up at Leinster to one of the best hookers in the world has been one of the rugby stories of 2022.
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Nov 15th 2022, 3:29 PM
# Dan the Man
Sheehan scores four tries as Leinster make light work of Benetton
Leo Cullen’s team rarely looked troubled as they powered to a 42-10 win over the Italian side.
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Sep 23rd 2022, 9:25 PM
# Dan the Man
Waterford great Dan Shanahan retires from club hurling at 45
Shanahan played at adult level with Lismore for 30 years.
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Sep 9th 2022, 9:45 AM
# Dan the Man
Dan Sheehan: ‘I wasn’t born the last time New Zealand lost in this stadium’
Ireland’s young hooker is undaunted by the prospect of facing the All Blacks in their backyard.
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Jul 1st 2022, 7:33 AM
# Dan the Man
Waterford appoint former Aldershot boss Danny Searle as new head coach
He has previously worked within the underage structures of Chelsea, Charlton and West Ham, and has managed two English National League clubs.
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Jun 14th 2022, 4:08 PM
# Dan the Man
'He was a different level to everyone else in that period' - tributes continue for Dan Leavy
The Ireland flanker looked set to become a Lion and an Ireland legend – but injury forced him into an early retirement.
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Apr 7th 2022, 2:35 PM
# Dan the Man
Sheehan keen to build on 'valuable' outing in Paris with first Ireland start
The 23-year-old has impressed off Ireland’s bench this season.
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Feb 25th 2022, 6:30 AM
All time
# suftum
'They have superstar players who make superstar plays - but we have the tools to win'
Dan McFarland’s Ulster face Clermont Auvergne at Stade Marcel-Michelin this weekend, hoping to get another monkey off their back.
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Dec 7th 2021, 8:09 AM
# Dan the Man
Dan McFarland: 'We were gritty, we were tough and we fought back'
Ulster won 20-10 at the RDS and coach Dan McFarland was thrilled with their performance.
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Nov 27th 2021, 10:51 PM
# Dan the Man
'I spent a lot of time over the years thinking of that moment' - Sheehan soaks up debut
The Leinster hooker came on against Japan to win his first international cap for Ireland.
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Nov 6th 2021, 6:20 PM
# Dan the Man
Uncapped hooker Sheehan 'hits the ground running' to earn shot against Japan
The Leinster hooker is set for his Ireland debut off the bench on Saturday.
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Nov 4th 2021, 4:27 PM
# Dan the Man
'He’ll come back as strong as before, or even stronger ' – Leavy primed to return after injury nightmare
The flanker has suffered two long-term injury setbacks since 2019.
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Sep 21st 2021, 8:30 AM
# Dan the Man
Superb Danny Ings goal helps Aston Villa to victory over Newcastle
Anwar El Ghazi added Villa’s second goal from the penalty spot.
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Aug 21st 2021, 5:38 PM
# Dan the Man
Dan Martin aiming to deliver maiden Tour stage win for Israel Start-Up Nation
The Irishman has two Tour de France stage wins with other teams.
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Jun 25th 2021, 1:58 PM
# completed it mate
'The shake of the head, there, at the end really says I didn't believe it was happening'
Dan Martin mapped it out, led from the breakaway and ‘killed morale’ in the final two kilometres of an extraordinary ride.
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May 26th 2021, 5:15 PM
# Treaty On Top
'If you told me or people in Limerick that we would win what we have, not many would have believed you'
After nine seasons with Treaty teams, Dan Morrissey’s first medal came in the 2018 All-Ireland final. The versatile defender has since added another Celtic Cross and two All-Stars.
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May 3rd 2021, 3:01 PM
# Return
'It feels like having a new player really, he's been gone that long'
Dan Leavy nearly grabbed a late try as he made his Leinster comeback at the RDS.
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Oct 24th 2020, 12:05 AM
# Dan the Man
Vuelta victory for Dan Martin as tearful Irishman claims stage three
‘This one’s for the wife,’ he said after moving to within five seconds of race leader Primoz Roglic.
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Oct 22nd 2020, 5:41 PM
# Dan the Man
Lafferty double sends Rovers through to Cup quarters at Cork City's expense
A wonderful equaliser by Gearóid Morrissey counted for little in the end as Danny Lafferty was the hero for The Hoops.
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Aug 31st 2020, 7:55 PM
# Dan the Man
Shanahans celebrate, Gleeson sent-off, Wexford finalists known and Tipp reach last eight
A big day of hurling action in Waterford, Wexford and Tipperary.
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Aug 16th 2020, 9:25 PM
# Deise Duty
Big statement from Waterford as Dan Shanahan appointed camogie coach
The former Déise star and selector will work under Fergal O’Brien.
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Dec 8th 2019, 8:36 PM
# Dan the Man
Dan Crowley stars as Birmingham snatch late winner against Middlesbrough
The Blues scored a late, late winner to leave Robbie Keane’s side at the wrong end of the table.
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Oct 4th 2019, 10:38 PM
# Dan the Man
Double Tour de France stage winner Martin joins new team as leader
The Irishman will be in the colours of the Israel Cycling Academy in 2020.
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Aug 16th 2019, 4:42 PM
# Dan the Man
'No rolling about or diving' - Solskjaer praises United's new boy amid rough treatment
The Red Devils’ manager spoke of the bravery of Daniel James after yesterday’s 2-1 win against Tottenham.
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Jul 26th 2019, 6:30 AM
# Dan the Man
The ex-Rovers captain who dumped tonight's hotly-favoured opponents out of Europe
Dan Murray was once a thorn in the side of Apollon Limassol.
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Jul 25th 2019, 6:30 AM
# Dan the Man
Giggs backs young Welsh winger's 'exciting' move to Man United
Daniel James is closing in on a move to Old Trafford.
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Jun 7th 2019, 2:12 PM
# Dan the Man
James set for Manchester United medical ahead of €17m transfer
The 21-year-old Welsh international is expected to complete his move to Old Trafford from Swansea City.
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Jun 6th 2019, 10:36 AM
# Dan the Man
'I was up in the terrace watching on with a few friends and the sun shining on in the Gaelic Grounds, it was a great day'
Dan Morrissey is hoping to replicate Limerick’s 2013 Munster victory as a player.
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May 17th 2019, 12:18 PM
# Dan the Man
Hat-trick hero Kelly seals home victory for champions Dundalk
The former Bohemians winger scored all three goals as the Lilywhites saw off Finn Harps.
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Apr 19th 2019, 9:53 PM
# Dan the Man
First quarter-final since 2014 is major achievement for Ulster boss McFarland
Yesterday’s comeback win against Leicester saw Ulster secure knock-out rugby in Europe.
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Jan 20th 2019, 9:08 AM
# Dan the Man
'I was still playing amateur this time last year': Kelly agrees two-year deal with Dundalk
Daniel Kelly was playing Leinster Senior League football last year and today agreed to join the the double-winners.
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Dec 22nd 2018, 1:45 PM
# Dan the Man
Former Ireland underage international continues good form in Dutch top flight
Dan Crowley chipped in with his seventh assist of the season as Willem II overcame AZ Alkmaar.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 5:55 PM
# Dan the Man
'Daniel has always been in my thoughts, but he was never able to prove it'
The striker scored a stunning equaliser against Chelsea on Saturday evening, a finish which earned the praise of Jurgen Klopp.
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Sep 30th 2018, 7:15 AM
# Dan the Man
Leavy set for full training next week and is itching for Leinster return
The 24-year-old underwent a minor shoulder procedure during the summer.
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Aug 29th 2018, 1:25 PM
# First Impressions
The man with a plan - McFarland wants to build successful legacy at Ulster
The new head coach sat down with the media for the first time in his role yesterday.
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Aug 29th 2018, 8:48 AM
# Dan the Man
After 9 seasons with Limerick teams, a first medal arrives on All-Ireland final day
For Dan Morrissey, last Sunday was a notable breakthrough in his Limerick career.
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Aug 25th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Dan the Man
'Absolutely bloody delighted': Dan Brennan gives brilliant post-match interview
The Irish-born prop helped France into the final of the World Rugby U20 Championships last night.
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Jun 13th 2018, 3:25 PM
# Dan the Man
Sensational Leavy scoops main prizes at Leinster's end-of-season awards bash
James Ryan named Young Player of the Year at the ceremony in Dublin last night.
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Apr 25th 2018, 1:02 AM
# Dan the Man
'Winning is everything - now it’s time to step up, and take our prize'
Hungry, confident and in form, Leinster can dare to dream as they head into the business end of the season.
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Apr 3rd 2018, 4:11 PM
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