# Evolution

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2022

# Evolution

Messi's mixed night a good sign for Argentina in win over dismal Poland

Messi missed a penalty but his side topped their World Cup group with a 2-0 win.

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Nov 30th 2022, 9:30 PM

# Evolution

Sexton: 'If you stay the same, other teams will pass you out'

The Ireland captain has stressed the need for the squad to build on their achievements over the summer during the November internationals.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 7:00 AM

# Evolution

'We’re not at our full potential' - Kenny promises further Irish improvement

Kenny was speaking on the eve of Ireland’s Nations League tie against Scotland.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 5:50 PM

# Evolution

Leah Williamson: England's success has changed society

The Lionesses are looking to secure the first major silverware in their history in Sunday’s Euro 2022 final.

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Jul 30th 2022, 8:57 PM

# Evolution

Dream debut for Darwin Nunez as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield

Liverpool’s new striker scored late in a 3-1 win.

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Jul 30th 2022, 7:20 PM

# Evolution

Liverpool close to completing signing of Darwin Nunez for club-record fee

The 22-year-old Benfica forward is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.

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Jun 12th 2022, 5:03 PM

All time

# Evolution

'If I don't have their name or number in my phone, then it doesn't really bother me'

James Lowe on whether or not the Lions tour was actually ‘boring’, online criticism and the work he has put into his defence, and his first season with Ireland.

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Aug 25th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Evolution

Andy Farrell says he is ‘big enough and ugly enough’ to deal with the pressure

Ireland coach says he is comfortable under the spotlight as his first year in charge draws to a close.

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Dec 4th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Evolution

Babies being born without wisdom teeth due to rapid evolution, scientists say

A study has found that humans are evolving at a faster rate than at any point in the past 250 years.

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Oct 9th 2020, 12:37 PM

# talking bout an evolution

Fossil from previously unknown human species sparks fresh questions about where we come from

Dubbed Homo luzonensis, it is a long-lost cousin of modern people.

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Apr 11th 2019, 9:29 AM

# Evolution

The Cluxton effect, converted forwards and sports psychology - the rise in free-taking goalkeepers

Cavan’s Raymond Galligan and Wicklow’s Mark Jackson both kick long-range frees for their counties.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 9:50 AM

# laws of attraction

Butterflies are genetically wired to choose a mate that looks just like them

Male butterflies show a preference for females that have similar markings.

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Feb 9th 2019, 6:00 PM

# Evolution

Jim Gavin: 'The perception that Tyrone are just defensive is incorrect'

Gavin is preparing to go head-to-head with Mickey Harte on Sunday, a man he says is “one of the all-time great Gaelic football managers.”

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Aug 27th 2018, 6:15 PM

# on fleek

This is why expressive brows might have mattered during human evolution

Mobile eyebrows gave us the communication skills to establish large, social networks.

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Apr 15th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Evolution

Prehistoric women crushing grain into flour were stronger than today's Olympic standard rowers

A new study has shown that the arm bones of Neolithic women were 11-16% stronger.

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Dec 3rd 2017, 9:31 AM

# Evolution

Kearns vows that Tipperary will only get better following stunning Croke Park success

The Premier County boss has been reflecting on a League campaign that saw him use 27 players.

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Apr 10th 2017, 2:06 PM

# the hole truth

Humanity's oldest relative is an egg-shaped creature with a huge mouth and no anus

The Saccorhytus lived some 540 million years ago.

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Jan 30th 2017, 9:57 PM

# Evolution

Mourinho admits changing style for United

Manchester United’s performances are worthy of a place in the Premier League title fight, according to Jose Mourinho.

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Dec 9th 2016, 10:30 PM

# crash test dummy

This is what we'd have to look like if we wanted to survive every car crash

Meet Graham.

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Jul 23rd 2016, 11:15 AM

# Stunning

City in the sky - check out these incredible photos of Manhattan from above

The number of skyscrapers in Manhattan has doubled to 56 in the last ten years, and another 19 are on the way.

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Nov 21st 2015, 9:00 PM

# reeling in the beard

The story of Gordon D'Arcy's hair through 12 glorious headshots

The Leinster and Ireland centre wasn’t afraid to adapt his image from time to time…

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May 1st 2015, 3:29 PM

# A Whole New World

No point comparing Leinster to 2012 vintage, everything has changed -- Rob Kearney

The fullback says his side must keep evolving to challenge the threats from the Top 14.

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Apr 21st 2015, 9:47 PM

# Evolution

Money well spent - How Toulon evolved from rich mercenaries to trophy-addicted galacticos

The team from the south of France have evolved dramatically over the last few years.

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Apr 14th 2015, 12:10 PM

# Evolution

These modern ads are even more sexist than their 'Mad Man'-era counterparts

One promotion from 2008 actually offered men a trip to pick a Russian bride.

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Apr 6th 2015, 6:00 PM

# intertwining structure

Ireland Women aiming for 'the next level' with big changes on and off the field

New head coach Tom Tierney wants to bring more great athletes onto Ireland’s rugby scene.

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Feb 3rd 2015, 3:40 PM

# Evolution

From dial-up to The Devil Wears Prada: How the internet helped this writer's career

Sophia Stuart’s career began when the internet was taking its first steps, and her fascination with it took her all over the world.

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Jan 24th 2015, 12:46 PM

# Evolution

How to change minds and influence people: Irish athletes who altered public perceptions in 2014

Don’t I know you?

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Dec 29th 2014, 2:00 PM

# big bang theory

Pope backs evolution theory, says 'God doesn't have a magic wand'

The pontiff said that the Big Bang theory is not inconsistent with Catholic teachings.

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Oct 28th 2014, 8:11 PM

# Evolution

Wayne Rooney: I'm not the player I used to be

The England star was handed the club captaincy in the summer and insists his game has progressed.

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Sep 23rd 2014, 1:07 PM

# get it on

Humans and Neanderthals lived side-by-side for 5,000 years. We share DNA. Do the maths.

We (humans) eventually “outcompeted” them though. Go us.

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Aug 20th 2014, 10:31 PM

# Falling slowly

Why you feel like you're falling in your sleep

Don’t be scared by the hypnic jerk.

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Aug 4th 2014, 10:30 AM

# thanks a lot apes

Herpes infected humans before we had even evolved into humans

There was no escape.

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Jun 15th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Evolution

Fish with protective parents (like Nemo) are more likely to evolve into new species

Research from Trinity College Dublin has found that egg-guarding habits help boost species diversity.

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Jun 10th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Evolution

Brian O'Driscoll: 'I am a big believer that the lows happen for a reason'

As he moves towards the end of his Leinster career, the 35-year-old reflects on the great changes he has played through.

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May 9th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Bear necessities

At last: Study explains why polar bears are fat and yet healthy

It’s all down to genes and some super-speedy evolution.

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May 8th 2014, 7:43 PM

# Brazil 2014

The evolution of the World Cup football in one cool GIF

They don’t make them like they used to.

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Mar 4th 2014, 10:57 AM

# as time goes by

10 life skills technology has stolen from you

The question is, do we care?

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Feb 11th 2014, 9:30 PM

# Rats

Rats could evolve to become 'bigger than sheep', scientists predict

If you’re terrified of rodents you may want to avert your eyes.

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Feb 4th 2014, 8:00 PM

# Love Hurts

Does heartbreak cause actual pain?

A broken heart isn’t just an abstract concept… and evolution wants it that way.

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Oct 28th 2013, 7:00 PM

# pro div 2

VIDEO: Chabal gets smashed, gets angry in French second division

All together now, OOOOHHH!

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Sep 21st 2013, 4:54 PM