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Analysis: Barry Moran's impact, patchy Mayo, key turnovers and Tipperary's brave football approach
Stephen Rochford’s team triumphed as Liam Kearns side fell short.
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Johnny Doyle: Mayo's consistency, brilliant Andy Moran, Tipp's special campaign
The42.ie’s Gaelic football columnist looks back on the opening 2016 All-Ireland SFC semi-final.
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Tipp's goal threat, the Bonner Maher effect and THAT Eoin Murphy catch
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne runs the rule over All-Ireland semi-final victories for his native Tipperary and 4 September opponents Kilkenny.
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Analysis: Dublin's attacking style, Cluxton kickout influence and Dubs dabble in dark arts
Columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at last Saturday’s game in Croke Park.
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Analysis: How Mayo's intelligent attacking play took down the Ulster champions
Rob Carroll breaks down Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final clash at Croke Park.
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Analysis: Waterford's attacking threat, war in the skies and spare man dilemma against Kilkenny
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Waterford and Kilkenny’s thrilling All-Ireland semi-final stalemate at Croke Park.
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John Gardiner: Waterford's brilliance, Kilkenny's survival instincts and an incredible contest
The42.ie’s columnist reflects on an epic game in Croke Park.
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Analysis: Mayo turnovers, Andy Moran is key, shaky Donegal defending, McBrearty's vital role
Football analyst Rob Carroll looks at how Mayo and Donegal can try to stop Tyrone and Dublin.
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Analysis: Galway destroy the Clare sweeper, a stunning Joe show and Waterford worries
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne takes a closer look at the factors behind victories for Galway and Waterford in yesterday’s All-Ireland senior hurling quarter-finals.
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Analysis: How Tyrone finally wrestled back their Ulster crown from Donegal
GAA analyst Rob Carroll talks us through a tactically-absorbing Ulster SFC final.
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Analysis: Numbers don't add up for Roscommon but Galway let them off the hook
Football analyst Rob Carroll breaks down the tactical battle that led to yesterday’s Connacht final stalemate.
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Analysis: Waterford systems failure, John McGrath magic and Tipp's unsung heroes
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne takes a closer look at the factors behind his native Tipperary’s demolition job on Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds.
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Analysis: Naive Galway crumble under pressure again and a tribute to Kilkenny's unsung hero
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Kilkenny’s victory over Galway in yesterday’s Leinster senior hurling final.
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Analysis: Hitting Dublin on the counter, dilemma for Cluxton kickouts and Meath hurt by Rock frees
Rob Carroll takes a closer look at yesterday’s Dublin-Meath showdown in Croke Park.
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Analysis: Tipp's rising tide, Limerick all at sea and the 'Bonner' Maher influence
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne pinpoints the influence of Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher in yesterday’s Munster SHC semi-final win for Tipperary against Limerick.
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Analysis: Confused defensive shape, lack of bodies in attack – where it went wrong for Mayo
Rob Carroll breaks down Galway’s shock win over Mayo in the Connacht SFC on Saturday night.
# Belgium
'I know this group very well, they are proud and will react against Ireland' - Former Belgium boss
Georges Leekens talks to The42 about what went wrong for Marc Wilmots’ side against Italy, where they can improve and how they will try to beat Ireland.
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Analysis: Kilkenny's new 'bolter', the Fennelly factor and Dublin meltdown
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Kilkenny’s ominous statement of intent against Dublin.
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Analysis: How Austin Gleeson and Waterford finally broke down Clare
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Waterford’s impressive victory over Clare in Thurles.
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Analysis: Better width, ineffective Laois kickouts and areas to exploit Dublin
Rob Carroll breaks down Saturday’s Leinster SFC quarter-final clash at Nowlan Park.
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Analysis: How Cork were the architects of their own downfall against Tipperary
All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne starts his new column by taking a closer look at how his native Tipp got the better of Cork.
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Analysis: Teams talk about fast counter-attacks - but Tyrone are walking the walk
GAA analyst Rob Carroll breaks down yesterday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final in Celtic Park.
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Analysis: Better defence, better movement, better decisions - it all added up for ruthless Dublin
Rob Carroll breaks down the Division 1 football final to discover how Dublin steamrolled Kerry.
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Analysis: How Dublin beat the blanket defence - and why Donegal couldn't find a way through
Leading GAA analyst Rob Carroll starts his new column for The42 with a closer look at the second of yesterday’s league semi-finals.
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John Gardiner: Cork lose experience, Rebel manager's long-term view and sympathy for players
The cut of experienced Cork players has been a major talking point.
# Inside the camp
John Kavanagh: What Conor will do at UFC 197 will never happen again
Conor McGregor’s head coach on the challenge facing them in Las Vegas on 5 March.
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John Kavanagh: 'Forget the cut to 145lbs for now... an April lightweight title fight is next'
The latest from Ireland’s top MMA coach.
# The inside track
Our journey to the biggest fight in UFC history started in a video shop on George's Street in 1996
John Kavanagh brings us his latest exclusive column ahead of tomorrow night’s fight at UFC 194.
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John Kavanagh: Part of me can see this fight being over in 60 seconds
Conor McGregor’s head coach brings us his latest exclusive column ahead of next week’s big fight.
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'Paddy Holohan is the people's main event at UFC Dublin' - John Kavanagh
The latest from Ireland’s leading mixed martial arts coach in his exclusive column.
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Peter Stringer: Johnny's kicking will be crucial in punishing indiscipline from Argentina
Our World Cup columnist previews the World Cup quarter-final.
# Fitness
Does a run or gym session leave you strained? Here are 6 tips to recover like a pro
And no we don’t just recommend lying on the couch for the rest of the day.
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How do I know if I'm Gluten intolerant and what does it all really mean?
Step this way for (Gluten) free advice.
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Samoan secrets: Power, humility, and the spark to trouble the best defences
Former Leinster and Munster back Eoghan Hickey takes a closer look at the Pacific Islanders.
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Johnny Doyle: Damp squib of a final symptomatic of a disappointing championship
The42′s football columnist dissects today’s All-Ireland final.
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John Kavanagh: 'If Conor's only motivation was money he'd no longer be fighting'
The latest exclusive column from Ireland’s leading MMA coach.
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Brendan Cummins: More Kilkenny glory, Joe's struggles and Fennelly's power surge
The42′s hurling columnist reviews Sunday’s action.
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Do you agree with The Sunday Game’s man-of-the-match selection?
Burke, Fennelly and Reid were the candidates.
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Johnny Doyle: After a farcical sideshow, today reminded us what the GAA is all about
Our football columnist gives his take on Saturday’s All-Ireland football semi-final replay.
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John Gardiner: Unpredictable Galway, minor memories and Joe's big arrival
The42′s hurling analyst runs the rule over Sunday’s All-Ireland senior finalists Galway.