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# favourites

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2022
# second leg
Connacht must muster a huge upset with Leinster the firm favourites in Dublin
The returns of Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher will likely add to Leinster’s power.
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Apr 15th 2022, 6:15 AM
# Mind Games
Eddie Jones dubs Ireland 'red-hot favourites' after visit to coffee shop
Meanwhile, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pointed out that ‘praise makes you weak’
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Mar 10th 2022, 1:38 PM
# big week
'Ireland are the favourites. They're the most cohesive side in the world' - Jones
Eddie Jones said his England team aren’t intimidated by anyone.
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Mar 7th 2022, 5:04 PM
# opener
Why are Ireland such strong favourites against Wales on Saturday?
The Welsh are missing experienced figures and their regions have been in poor form.
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Feb 1st 2022, 10:00 PM
# forecast
Rob Kearney: 'I'd expect a relatively comfortable win for Ireland in that first game'
Kearney has been impressed with Hugo Keenan’s rise at fullback.
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Jan 30th 2022, 10:00 AM
All time
# favourites
Wasps 'not fooled' into thinking Munster will have a weak team on Sunday
Assistant coach John Mitchell is expecting a major challenge in Coventry.
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Dec 8th 2021, 4:55 PM
# favourites
Late, late own-goal hands Shamrock Rovers crucial win in title race
Nahum Melvin-Lambert put through his own goal in stoppage time as second-placed Pat’s were beaten 1-0.
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Sep 24th 2021, 9:50 PM
# favourites
Sixmilebridge and Ballyea discover fate in Clare hurling semi-final draw
Feakle, Eire Óg and O’Callaghan Mills were also in the hat.
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Aug 25th 2020, 10:06 PM
# favourites
Ranking the 8 teams most likely to win the Champions League
Could Liverpool, Man City or Barcelona prevail?
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Feb 17th 2020, 9:00 PM
# Showdown
Ireland to face favourites New Zealand in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Joe Schmidt’s side will take on the number one team in the world in Tokyo next Saturday.
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Oct 13th 2019, 1:41 PM
# Rassie
'We know the Irish players really well but obviously they know us as well'
There is a strong chance that the Springboks and Ireland will meet in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Sep 21st 2019, 2:18 PM
# favourites
'I can’t be telling you Irish too much!' - All Black 'pioneers' aim to go three-in-a-row
Steve Hansen said Ireland are World Cup favourites after going number one in the rankings.
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Sep 14th 2019, 11:00 AM
# favourites
Ranking the 8 teams with the best chance of winning the World Cup
USA have been among the most impressive sides so far.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 7:30 AM
# favourites
Veteran wingers return as Bayern Munich close in on Bundesliga title
Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben both featured in the defeat of Hanover.
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May 4th 2019, 4:44 PM
# favourites
Fortune and Solskjaer's bravery tips mammoth PSG clash in United's favour
Luck has shone on United ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
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Feb 12th 2019, 6:45 AM
# big win
'They're the number one team in the world now' - All Blacks boss on Ireland
Steve Hansen labelled Joe Schmidt’s team as favourites for the World Cup.
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Nov 17th 2018, 11:11 PM
# Analysis
Juventus fail to justify Champions League favourites tag amid collapse at home to United
The reigning Serie A champions suffered a shock loss in Turin to Jose Mourinho’s side.
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Nov 8th 2018, 7:00 AM
# favourites
Leinster plan on saving best for last as they bid for fourth European star
Johnny Sexton and Isa Nacewa believe there is still more to come from their team.
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May 12th 2018, 6:00 AM
# next step
Ireland are firm favourites but Schmidt warns of new Welsh strengths
Warren Gatland’s team have been using their forwards to pass the ball more often.
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Feb 16th 2018, 6:25 AM
# Contenders
The growing confidence around Ireland's Six Nations chances is justified
With key players in form and after an impressive November series, Ireland are in fine shape.
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Jan 29th 2018, 9:15 PM
# favourites
Leinster advance as top seeds after completing clean sweep in Montpellier
Leo Cullen’s men recovered from a poor first half to secure a sixth win from six in Pool 3.
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Jan 20th 2018, 2:52 PM
# Progress
Ireland target top two in what may be most competitive Six Nations yet
Joe Schmidt is hopeful his key players can stay injury-free in the 2017 championship.
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Jan 26th 2017, 3:00 PM
# favourites
Power ranking the 7 teams most likely to win Euro 2016
The first round of games in France is now complete.
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Jun 15th 2016, 12:05 AM
# ready replacements
Leinster back Ross Molony to muscle up after loss of Toner and Nacewa
Rob Kearney comes into the team in the 15 shirt as the Leinster captain misses out.
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May 27th 2016, 5:58 PM
# favourites
Analysis: Sexton's mastery and brilliant basics provide Leinster's edge
Leo Cullen’s side delivered their best performance of the season ahead of the Pro12 final.
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May 26th 2016, 8:00 AM
# Really?
Cech: Chelsea are still favourites for the Premier League title
The Blues have had a horrendous start to the season, but the Arsenal shot stopper believes they will prevail at the end of the season.
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Oct 10th 2015, 11:04 AM
# favourites
What's top of your county's shopping list?
Tesco has found what items pop up more in certain counties.
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May 25th 2015, 9:45 PM
# clean sweep
'Ireland are in pole position to do the Grand Slam' - France prop Uini Atonio
The gigantic front row says Joe Schmidt’s men are the ‘front runners’ to win the championship.
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Feb 15th 2015, 1:41 PM
# favourites
If you think McGregor is the only one getting preferential treatment from the UFC, think again
Gilbert Melendez’s title shot against lightweight champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 181 was earned on the negotiating table, not in the cage.
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Dec 3rd 2014, 7:00 AM
# Roundup
Forgetting about links you favourited on Twitter? This could help you out
Considering how easy it is to forget about favouriting links, you probably need this.
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Sep 23rd 2014, 9:45 AM
# ch-ch-ch-changes
Few are happy with Twitter's latest experiment with favourites
An experiment that turns favourites of people you follow into retweets has annoyed many of its users.
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Aug 18th 2014, 5:15 PM
# Rose of Tralee
Here are the ones to watch* in the Rose of Tralee 2014
And what they say about themselves. (*According to the bookies, anyway.)
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Aug 18th 2014, 4:01 PM
# favourites
Guess which animal is Minister Simon Coveney’s favourite…
We’ll give you a hint – it’s not a horse.
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Jul 20th 2013, 5:30 PM
# french test
Clermont are 'undoubtedly' the favourites says Leinster coach Schmidt
The Kiwi is daunted by his former side’s blistering start to their Heineken Cup pool.
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Dec 7th 2012, 2:36 PM
# London 2012
Injuries narrow selection for US basketball
The olympic squad will be cut to the final 12 men tomorrow.
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Jul 6th 2012, 10:52 AM
# Countdown
39 days to Euro 2012: Russia burn oh so brightly before fading out
Andrey Arshavin and Roman Pavlyuchenko arrived like two beach balls on the radar after stunning the Dutch 3-1.
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Apr 30th 2012, 10:00 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ulster v Edinburgh, Heineken Cup
Patrick McCarry was at the Aviva Stadium for minute-by-minute coverage and a date in the European Cup final at Twickenham awaited the winner.
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Apr 28th 2012, 5:18 PM