# decision

Last year

2022

# Big call

'It just felt like it was the right decision at the time' - Ireland captain Ryan

Andy Farrell hailed his players’ mental strength after a narrow defeat to France.

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Feb 12th 2022, 7:52 PM

# decision

Shamrock Rovers avoid stadium ban for season opener

Rovers were instead fined €5,000 for a dangerous firework incident involving two of their supporters away at Waterford in November.

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Feb 9th 2022, 12:45 PM

# decision

Conte followed 'club line' in dropping Ndombele against Chelsea

The midfielder was booed off during Sunday’s FA Cup win over Morecambe and he missed Tottenham’s Carabao Cup exit.

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Jan 13th 2022, 8:07 AM

# decision

Postponed Champions Cup ties won't be rescheduled, as Leinster's 28-0 loss to Montpellier remains

Five postponed Champions Cup fixtures and two Challenge Cup games have been recorded as 0-0 draws.

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Jan 11th 2022, 8:20 PM

# decision

Ex-Brighton midfielder no longer 'comfortable in football culture' as he quits the game at 30

Davy Propper was capped 19 times by the Netherlands.

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Jan 4th 2022, 6:24 PM

All time

# decision

Premier League clubs opt against suspending season to combat rise in Covid cases

Six of the 10 matches due to be played in the top flight last weekend were postponed due to outbreaks.

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Dec 20th 2021, 6:47 PM

# decision

Mane in control of 'emotions' as Klopp admits he 'hated' substituting star

The forward had been targeted by Atletico Madrid from the first whistle and the Liverpool boss replaced him at half-time.

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Nov 4th 2021, 9:03 AM

# decision

Cork's Orla Cronin gets eleventh-hour reprieve to play in today's All-Ireland final

The forward was handed a three-match ban for her sending-off in the semi-final against Kilkenny.

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Sep 12th 2021, 9:25 AM

# decision

Sweden pull plug on 'idiotic' training camp in Qatar over workers' rights

Qatar, which hosts next year’s World Cup, has repeatedly come under the spotlight over worker welfare issues.

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Sep 8th 2021, 12:50 PM

# decision

Athlone Town on the hunt for a new manager as Adrian Carberry departs

The development comes in the wake of the First Division club’s 6-0 defeat to UCD last Friday evening.

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Aug 17th 2021, 11:59 AM

# decision

Shane Ryan withdraws from Tokyo backstroke event due to pain

He will still compete in the men’s 100m butterfly and the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay.

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Jul 23rd 2021, 8:42 AM

# decision

Serena Williams the latest tennis star to opt out of the Olympics

The 39-year-old has four Olympic gold medals and made her debut at the Sydney Games in 2000.

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Jun 27th 2021, 2:23 PM

# decision

Peter Schmeichel: Denmark did not want to play after Christian Eriksen collapse

“As you can hear from yesterday’s press conference, the coach, he seriously regrets putting the players back on to the pitch.”

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Jun 14th 2021, 4:03 PM

# decision

Third Covid-19 case in Wexford squad sees game against Kilkenny called off

Two players had tested positive earlier this week, with a third case being confirmed today.

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May 22nd 2021, 4:41 PM

# decision

Solskjaer wants Cavani to stay after Spurs display

Cavani scored Man Utd’s second goal after having an earlier effort controversially ruled out.

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Apr 12th 2021, 10:22 AM

# decision

AstraZeneca is 'safe and effective' vaccine, says EMA, paving way for Ireland to begin using it again

Head of the EMA Emer Cooke said that the vaccine is safe and the benefits outweigh the risks.

Head of the EMA Emer Cooke said that the vaccine is safe and the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks.

World Health Organization experts have also recommended countries continue to use the AstraZeneca jab.

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Mar 18th 2021, 4:16 PM

# Exams

Leaving Cert students say they are relieved with clarity and choice, but some issues remain

“I trust my teachers, but I don’t trust the algorithm,” one student said.

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Feb 18th 2021, 2:05 PM

# Endgame

'Unfortunately, Connacht just made the wrong decision in this case'

The final scrum offered Andy Friend’s men a 15v13 chance to win late on against Munster.

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Jan 11th 2021, 3:20 PM

# concerns

Champions Cup under threat as EPCR wait on French government decision

The Top 14 clubs could be forced to withdraw from two rounds of games this month.

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Jan 8th 2021, 3:00 PM

# In form

'The move to Connacht came at a point in my career where I was kinda lost'

Carlow man Tom Daly is playing the best rugby of his career under Andy Friend.

20.5k

Jan 7th 2021, 8:00 AM

# decision

Jake Ball ends 49-cap Wales career to return to Australia

The Scarlets lock was born in Berkshire but grew up in Australia, qualifying for Wales through his father.

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Dec 29th 2020, 4:36 PM

# decision

'In a collision sport, accidents happen' - Connacht to appeal Papali'i red card

Meanwhile, Tom Farrell has been ruled out for at least six weeks due to a knee injury.

11.4k

Nov 24th 2020, 1:42 PM

# decision

Laois GAA 'disappointed' as Eddie Brennan steps down as senior hurling boss

The Kilkenny man confirmed today that he is moving on from the role after two seasons in charge.

19.9k

Nov 24th 2020, 12:41 PM

# decision

France awarded 28-0 win following cancelled match against Fiji

The Autumn Nations Cup fixture had been called off after five Fijians tested positive for Covid-19.

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Nov 17th 2020, 12:59 PM

# Cardiff Boy

Irish-eligible out-half Callum Sheedy included in Wales squad for autumn Tests

The 24-year-old previously played for the Ireland U18 Sevens team and an England XV.

11.1k

Oct 6th 2020, 12:52 PM

# decision

Aidan O'Brien's planned runners withdrawn from ParisLongchamp following positive urine samples

The samples indicated the presence of a banned substance from contaminated feed.

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Oct 3rd 2020, 10:23 PM

# decision

Leitrim make 'shock' call to hold knockout stages of club championships behind closed doors

The county board say that the limit of 200 attendees at a game is not enough to satisfy demand.

7.8k

Aug 14th 2020, 11:16 AM

# decision

Linfield handed Champions League walkover after two opposition players test positive for Covid-19

The Belfast side will face Poland’s Legia Warsaw in the first round.

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Aug 12th 2020, 11:03 PM

# decision

Irish rugby agrees player wage cuts and deferrals

The period will run from 1 July to 31 December this year.

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Jul 13th 2020, 11:55 PM

# suftum

'It was never a guarantee with Ireland, it was more that carrot dangling there'

Robbie Diack played for Ulster 205 times during a decade with the northern province.

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Apr 25th 2020, 8:30 AM

# decision

Belgian Pro League set to become first in Europe to cancel remainder of season and name champions

The decision is set to be formally validated at a General Assembly on 15 April, meaning Club Brugge would be declared champions.

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Apr 2nd 2020, 3:37 PM

# Promoted

Official: Newcastle will replace relegated Saracens in the Premiership

The Falcons had won 15 games from 15 in the Championship before it was cancelled.

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Apr 2nd 2020, 1:35 PM

# End of the road

2020 Ladies National Football Leagues cancelled - and will not be completed

The LGFA confirmed the news amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Mar 24th 2020, 2:05 PM

# decision

Ireland's Euro 2021 qualifier against Germany next month to be played behind closed doors

The game is scheduled for 11 April.

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Mar 13th 2020, 5:13 PM

# decision

Coppa Italia semi-final between Juventus and Milan postponed due to coronavirus fears

The Coppa Italia semi-final second leg between Juventus and Milan will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday.

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Mar 4th 2020, 8:47 AM

# decision

English FA reveal racist language used by Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla

The commission was were told that during the match Casilla was alleged to have shouted: “You f****** n*****” towards Leko after an altercation during a corner.

9.8k

Mar 3rd 2020, 9:31 PM

# decision

Man City's clash with West Ham is off 'in the interests of supporter and staff safety'

The Premier League fixture has been postponed as a result of the impact of Storm Ciara.

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Feb 9th 2020, 11:48 AM

# decision

Saracens escape points deduction and are fined just €50,000 at hearing

The English club are free to face Leinster in the quarter-finals, although EPCR can appeal the decision.

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Feb 7th 2020, 10:15 PM

# decision

'They decided to go to the corner and unfortunately it didn't work out for us'

Johann van Graan says Munster’s trip to face Racing 92 in Paris next month is now a knock-out tie.

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Dec 14th 2019, 6:04 PM

# decision

Crusaders to change logo but retain name after review sparked by mosque shootings

The club will begin using the new logo immediately but it will not make an on-field debut until 2021.

8.6k

Nov 29th 2019, 11:29 AM