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# Defence

Dessie Farrell criticises Colm O'Rourke's "ill informed" views on the GPA

Speaking last night, Farrell defended how the GPA have evolved since their inception.

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Oct 22nd 2014, 3:25 PM

# Defence

British footballer expresses regret but denies rape

Ched Evans was released on Friday after serving half of his five-year sentence

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Oct 19th 2014, 4:02 PM

# response

John Giles defends the RTÉ panel in the wake of criticism

The pundits were critical of Martin O’Neill despite his side ultimately achieving a positive result.

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Oct 17th 2014, 8:20 AM

# Dilemmas

5 important questions for Munster ahead of the Champions Cup

Back row selections, attacking progress, defensive aggression, Zeebs and the set-piece.

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Oct 16th 2014, 7:00 PM

# Defence

Steven Gerrard has at least another two years at the top level with Liverpool - Hamann

The star has come under fire recently following the Reds’ disappointing start to the season.

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Oct 4th 2014, 9:30 AM

# gruesome

Porn actor pleads not guilty to killing and dismembering student

Luka Rocco Magnotta had fled to Europe after the killing, and was recognised in a Berlin internet café.

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Sep 29th 2014, 10:30 PM

# understanding

Analysis: Connacht's defence drives strong start to Pro12 season

We take a look at the mindset and understanding that helped the western province to beat Leinster.

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Sep 25th 2014, 3:00 PM

# Syria

Coveney confirms Irish troops will return to Golan Heights amid increased tensions

Opposition TDs Mick Wallace and Richard Boyd Barrett disagree with the move.

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Sep 23rd 2014, 7:05 PM

# Defence

'No concerns' over Steven Gerrard's form - Rodgers

The star has endured a difficult start to the campaign with the Reds losing three of their opening five Premier League games.

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Sep 23rd 2014, 11:20 AM

# Defence

Brendan Rodgers promises Liverpool revival

The Anfield club’s latest loss has left them a point behind West Ham in the table.

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Sep 21st 2014, 11:59 AM

# air defence zone

Russian fighter jets intercepted by US near Alaska

The warplanes intercepted the jets on Wednesday.

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Sep 20th 2014, 12:13 AM

# 1st world problems

One of the Government jets has broken down - what are ministers to do?

The Gulfstream IV, which Brian Lenihan said in 2010 should be scrapped, is out of action — leaving just one jet on duty.

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Sep 2nd 2014, 9:40 AM

# Golan Heights

"Not an acceptable level of risk": UN mission review needs to happen now, says Coveney

The United Nations needs to conduct a full review of the UNDOF mission before Ireland’s next rotation of troops, the Defence Minister said.

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Sep 1st 2014, 9:10 AM

# Syria

I'm not going to pull troops out of Golan before UN review --- Coveney

Irish troops carried out a daring rescue mission of their Filipino colleagues yesterday. The fate of 44 UN peacekeepers from Fiji captured by rebels still remains unknown.

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Aug 31st 2014, 8:23 PM

# Defence

Harry Redknapp: 'He's not a murderer, he's not a rapist and he's not a paedophile. It shouldn't finish his life'

The QPR boss reckons Malky Mackay deserves another chance.

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Aug 22nd 2014, 1:06 PM

# Adaptation

'I’d need a day to go through what I’ve learned' - Ronan O'Gara

The Racing Métro coach is gradually growing comfortable with life off the pitch, he tells TheScore.ie in Paris.

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Aug 15th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Tackles

Defensive disappointment hurts most for Ireland after World Cup defeat

England thrived as Ireland’s ‘passive’ defence gave up metres all evening.

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Aug 14th 2014, 8:30 AM

# sweets

Ex-Cork hurler Sweetnam makes magnificent try-saving tackle for Munster

Fijian sevens player Simeli Taqeya may have regretted his decision to slow up.

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Aug 11th 2014, 12:53 PM

# Defence

Sinn Féin wants Ireland to stop buying Israeli-made military equipment

More than €2.9 million has been spent on such equipment since 2011.

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Aug 9th 2014, 2:23 PM

# marginal gains

Munster assistant coach Ian Costello looks to defensive progress

‘I think you have to be internally motivated to keep trying to be better.’

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Jul 12th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Controversy

Former POW Bergdahl back on US soil, will continue medical treatment in Texas

It comes as new letters emerge, suggesting he was in a troubled state of mind before and during his deployment with the military.

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Jun 13th 2014, 9:11 AM

# systems

Analysis: Added line speed moves Leinster's defence in positive direction

Using GIFs and screenshots, we examine how Matt O’Connor has gone about changing the Leinster ‘D’.

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May 28th 2014, 5:10 PM

# Signed And Sealed

John Terry will be back playing for Chelsea next season at the Bridge

The former England captain has signed a one-year extension to his contract.

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May 13th 2014, 5:27 PM

# Background

Frances Fitzgerald: From social worker to Justice Minister

Here’s a profile of what you need to know about her background and political experience.

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May 8th 2014, 11:15 AM

# Trouble On The Horizon

Warning - Massed defences on the way in GAA this summer due to black card

Louth manager Aidan O’Rourke is concerned at what lies ahead.

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May 7th 2014, 12:18 PM

# View from France

Stopping the offload and O'Mahony's breakdown work the keys for Munster

Grenoble skills coach and former Munster scrum-half Mike Prendergast discusses the strengths of Toulouse.

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Apr 4th 2014, 6:30 AM

# Defence

Steve Bruce backs George Boyd over spitting accusations

The Football Association have yet to decide if action will be taken against the pair as a result of the altercation.

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Mar 17th 2014, 12:21 PM

# Analysis

Analysis: France's counter-attack poses huge threat to Ireland's Six Nations dreams

This piece uses GIFs and videos to examine Les Bleus’ attacking ‘structure’ as well as their danger on the counter.

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Mar 12th 2014, 5:00 PM

# Analysis

Analysis: Ireland's midfield holds the key to unlocking French defence

We’ve cracked out the GIFs and videos to examine the defensive strengths and weaknesses of Philippe Saint-André’s men.

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Mar 11th 2014, 4:18 PM

# Trial

Security guard says Pistorius told him "everything is fine"

The murder trial moves into its second week in Pretoria.

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Mar 10th 2014, 8:53 AM

# Analysis

Analysis: Ireland can halt England’s attack with energy and organisation

Stuart Lancaster’s men will overpower the Irish defence if there is any let up in structure and work rate.

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Feb 20th 2014, 9:30 PM

# Analysis

Analysis: England's aggressive defence can be broken down by Ireland

With Stuart Lancaster’s men rushing up, there may be space for Ireland on the outside edges and in behind.

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Feb 19th 2014, 6:33 PM

# finishing strong

Kiss calls on replacements to do 'the right kind of damage' on organised England

This coaching team is determined to keep second half performances on the up.

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Feb 18th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Oireachtas agenda

Cigarettes, peace, the Docklands... and everything else happening in Leinster House today

What’s are the folks on Kildare Street up to today? Well, you asked…

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Feb 6th 2014, 9:00 AM

# Analysis

Analysis: Munster's strength lies in defensive tight work

Rob Penney’s men were superb at the breakdown and in the tackle to suffocate Gloucester.

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Jan 14th 2014, 3:36 PM

# Gulf of Mexico

US court upholds BP settlement for Gulf oil spill

The British energy giant reached a $7.8 billion settlement in 2012

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Jan 11th 2014, 11:15 AM

# State Papers

Haughey sought military advice on a common defence plan for Ireland and the UK

State Papers show he planned to ‘bait’ Margaret Thatcher into talks on reunification using the plan.

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Dec 28th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Defence

Lennon: Celtic supporters best in the world

“We’ve had a few problems of late that the club are trying to deal with as swiftly as they can,” he said.

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Dec 11th 2013, 8:15 AM

# case for the defence

'We're up for it': Ireland in steely mood before toughest Test

Les Kiss is looking for a massive improvement after last week’s defensive horror show.

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Nov 23rd 2013, 1:32 PM

# Analysis

Analysis: Ireland must cut out the defensive failings against All Blacks

The Wallabies deserve credit for their ability to turn line-breaks into tries, but Ireland’s defence disappointed.

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Nov 21st 2013, 3:00 PM