# Defence

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# devil's advocates

'Playing devil's advocate' - the lawyers who defend people accused of indefensible crimes

Lawyers for Paris attacks accused Salah Abdeslam have found themselves demonised for defending their client.

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May 2nd 2016, 9:00 PM

# Defence

Anthony Joshua set for first title defence against undefeated Dominic Breazeale

The 2012 Olympic super-heavyweight gold medallist won the IBF title earlier this month.

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Apr 25th 2016, 10:25 AM

# back in the ring

Anthony Joshua to make first defence of IBF title in June

The newly-crowned champion will fight at London’s O2 Arena this summer.

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Apr 21st 2016, 11:50 AM

# doping claims

Doctor caught up in latest doping claims defends himself on Twitter

The clubs have also rubbished newspaper reports linking them with illicit behaviour.

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Apr 4th 2016, 12:15 AM

# Defence

No Van Gaal agenda, says Scholes

The Manchester United icon is keen to stress that he is positive about the developments at his former club.

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Mar 15th 2016, 12:21 AM

# reactive

Analysis: Ireland's defence takes backward steps in Twickenham

Joe Schmidt was disappointed by Ireland’s passive approach without the ball.

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Feb 29th 2016, 8:46 PM

# Onslaught

Analysis: Ireland's defence holds up in brutal battle against Wales

We pick apart the defensive performance from Joe Schmidt’s men in Dublin yesterday.

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Feb 8th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Strong Minded

'Destroy and enjoy' - Farrell will demand aggressive edge from Ireland

The appointment of the former England coach was a bolt out of the blue.

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Jan 6th 2016, 9:30 PM

# uncompromising

2001 Lions villain Grey demands defensive aggression from Cheika's Wallabies

The former Australia centre is a key part of Michael Cheika’s coaching staff.

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Oct 29th 2015, 6:45 AM

# Defence

'Nobody wanted Billy to leave' IABA tells Oireachtas committee

The boxing chiefs were answering questions about the Billy Walsh saga today.

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Oct 28th 2015, 3:06 PM

# heart eyes

If You Hate Emojis You Can Shite Off

Come for our emojis, and we’ll come for you.

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Oct 22nd 2015, 11:32 AM

# d

'Tries will win the World Cup,' but Ireland target defensive security

Les Kiss says he and Joe Schmidt have given the players ‘solid and stern’ feedback.

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Sep 19th 2015, 6:30 AM

# Different Dubs

'They’re a good bit more defensively conscious' - Dublin changes since Donegal loss

Kerry’s Éamonn Fitzmaurice has watched how Dublin have worked at the back.

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Sep 9th 2015, 4:15 PM

# Defence

Cornerback to linebacker - a brief introduction to NFL defences

Our handy guide to what commentators are talking about during an NFL game.

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Sep 8th 2015, 3:00 PM

# foundations

Analysis: Ireland's defence has big improvements to make for World Cup

Joe Schmidt and Les Kiss won’t have been happy with the failings made against the England attack.

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Sep 7th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Competition

Connacht players fighting for points in Lam's defensive scoring system

‘Rugby is a team game, so everything is about having a shape and everyone being on the same page.’

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Sep 4th 2015, 6:30 AM

# d

Ireland looking for more explosive defensive plays like Trimble's

Defence coach Les Kiss was concerned with elements of the performance in Cardiff last time out.

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Aug 15th 2015, 12:07 AM

# Pace Merchant

Analysis: Keith Earls looked sharp in Ireland's 13 shirt against Wales

The Munster man made his return to the international game after a break of more than two years.

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Aug 9th 2015, 9:18 PM

# Keep it simple

Analysis: Effective basics see Schmidt's Ireland win comfortably in Wales

The Six Nations champions started their World Cup warm-ups with an encouraging display.

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Aug 9th 2015, 5:02 PM

# power player

'You're trying to do things off the ball that help guys everywhere else'

Luke Fitzgerald explains what the role of a left wing entails with Ireland.

7.6k

Aug 3rd 2015, 9:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland's military come to the defence of EU nations?

If one came under attack, that is.

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Jul 16th 2015, 8:00 PM

# Service

'No special honours' for soldiers, prison staff, gardaí who served during The Troubles

One TD thinks there should be.

16.5k

Apr 26th 2015, 6:00 PM

# Defence

The GAA defend decision to use Croke Park for football semi-finals

Just over 20,000 turned up for Sunday’s double header.

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Apr 15th 2015, 9:14 AM

# sans ballon

'On Sunday it has to be 100%': Leinster doubling down on defensive effort for Marseille

After racking up 68 missed tackles in three games, Jimmy Gopperth says the province are ready to ‘make their shots’ against Toulon.

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Apr 14th 2015, 10:40 PM

# Intelligence

Analysis: That weird Sean O'Brien lineout tactic worked against Scotland

Following on from the Tullow Tank’s failed effort against England, Rory Best got it spot on in Murrayfield.

31.0k

Mar 27th 2015, 11:50 AM

# Defence

'You will be doing the unpopular thing if you acquit Graham Dwyer', jury told

The defence admitted that the case would be perfect for an episode of CSI.

42.4k

Mar 20th 2015, 10:55 PM

# foundations

Analysis: Ireland's defence stifles France but conceded try will rankle

We pick apart the choke tackling, kick-chasing, well-read defensive effort from Les Kiss’ men.

12.7k

Feb 17th 2015, 4:52 PM

# Defence

Wenger jumps to Van Gaal's defence over 'long ball' furore

He does suggest that LVG did not need to go ‘full Rafa’ however.

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Feb 15th 2015, 11:14 AM

# Vote of Confidence

Seán Barrett says opposition parties are entitled to question his decisions

He said he made remarks last Friday in the “heat of the moment” during an RTÉ interview.

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Feb 2nd 2015, 9:44 PM

# ROG

Analysis: Ronan O'Gara's defence lifting Racing to new heights

The former Munster and Ireland out-half is excelling in his duties at Racing Métro.

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Jan 28th 2015, 3:00 PM

# Pressure

'People will write what they write' - O'Connor defends Leinster's season

The Australian head coach says his side are measured by a ‘different yardstick’ to the other Irish provinces.

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Dec 18th 2014, 7:25 PM

Army officer Paul Giblin is getting married tomorrow. He needs a bone marrow match by January

Paul Giblin — a champion rower — is undergoing his fourth regime of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, it won’t cure him — it will only buy him time.

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Dec 5th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Defence Forces

Here's a gender breakdown of our army and navy

The DF has recently encouraged more women to join its ranks.

14.3k

Nov 29th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Defence

Roma unaroused by players' strip club visit

Russian press reports on Wednesday claimed that some of the Serie A club’s players visited ‘Egoist Gold’.

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Nov 28th 2014, 12:05 AM

# digging in

Analysis: O'Connell leads Irish defensive resurgence to deny the Wallabies

There was almost a repeat of Ireland’s last-gasp defeat to New Zealand, but they showed their mental edge this time.

8.3k

Nov 24th 2014, 8:05 PM

# on the ropes

Analysis: Australia's first-half width drags Ireland out of comfort zone

Ireland’s defensive concerns were alarming in the opening 40 minutes in Dublin on Saturday.

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Nov 24th 2014, 2:47 PM

# dying moments

Relive Ireland's win over Australia with Michael Corcoran’s thrilling RTÉ commentary

Hearts were in mouths and Irish fans were watching through their fingers in Dublin.

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Nov 23rd 2014, 12:44 PM

# Teething problems

Analysis: Australia's defensive changes open opportunities for Ireland

We pick out some potential weaknesses for Joe Schmidt’s men to exploit tomorrow evening.

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Nov 21st 2014, 7:24 PM

# Spotify

Spotify CEO defends free streaming after Taylor Swift removes music catalogue

Daniel Ek defended the company saying it paid out $2 billion in royalties since it started in 2008, half of which was generated in the last twelve months.

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Nov 11th 2014, 4:07 PM

# Underappreciated

Opinion: In defence of the much-maligned Glenn Whelan

It was announced today that the Stoke midfielder would likely miss Ireland’s upcoming qualifier against Scotland.

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Oct 23rd 2014, 9:38 PM