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Analysis: Henshaw shines as Ireland's attack shows exciting signs of progress
Attack coach Mike Catt will have been pleased with Ireland’s width, decision-making, and passing.
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Feb 10th 2020, 8:00 PM
Ireland head to Japan on top of the world after convincing win over Wales
Joe Schmidt and Rory Best signed off at the Aviva Stadium with an encouraging victory.
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Sep 7th 2019, 3:50 PM
In-form Rory McIlroy fires 63 to charge into Crans-Montana contention
The Holywood native has moved one shot behind halfway leader Gavin Green in Switzerland.
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Aug 30th 2019, 9:12 PM
Phil Neville starts with win as England rout France
A blistering first-half display with goals from Toni Duggan, Jill Scott and Jodie Taylor set the Three Lions on their way.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 11:19 AM
Analysis: Conor Murray's lineout and Munster's clever set-piece attack
We’ve broken down some of the province’s best efforts from scrum and lineout in recent weeks.
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Jan 8th 2018, 9:30 PM
Almost 30,000 fathers have taken paternity benefit since it was introduced
Self-employed fathers, parents adopting a child and same-sex couples are eligible to apply.
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Dec 22nd 2017, 3:25 PM
Lookman double ensures Big Sam-less Everton sign off European campaign with a win
The 20-year-old scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Cypriot champions Apollon Limassol.
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Dec 7th 2017, 8:38 PM
Disappointment for Ireland's Simon Carr as he bows out of US Open at last-16 stage
It was another great showing by the son of former Dublin footballer and manager, Tommy.
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Sep 7th 2017, 11:59 PM
Second-fastest time of her career for Ciara Mageean in very quick Diamond League race in Rome
Last year’s European bronze medalist finished in 10th place.
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Jun 9th 2017, 12:28 AM
'I'm proud to be his manager' - McGeady named Championship player of the month
The Republic of Ireland and Preston North End winger was the best player in the Championship last month.
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Mar 10th 2017, 8:45 AM
History-making gymnast Ellis O'Reilly fails to advance but plenty of reasons to be proud
The 18-year-old had an unfortunate fall during her beam exercise but did well on the vault and the uneven bars.
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Aug 7th 2016, 5:08 PM
Comatose boxer Blackwell 'not deteriorating'
Meanwhile, Billy Joe Saunders also gave an encouraging update on the condition of the fighter.
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Mar 28th 2016, 8:43 PM
Martin O'Neill will watch the Swedish goalkeeper's latest howler and rub his hands
Andreas Isaksson endured a nightmare at the weekend.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 10:00 AM
Hughton: Towell 'coped very well' on Brighton debut
Despite defeat to Hull, the Seagulls boss was encouraged by what he saw.
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Jan 9th 2016, 10:10 PM
Individual highlights: Watch Kevin Doyle on his goalscoring QPR debut
The Ireland striker put in a fine performance in the 3-3 draw with Burnley over the weekend.
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Feb 3rd 2014, 5:14 PM
Column: Childcare is the main obstacle for women getting into business
If we want more women to become entrepreneurs and help rebuild the economy, then a national childcare scheme is needed, says Sarah Nic Lochlainn.
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