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# Fighting Talk

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May 2023
# straight talking
The commonality and subtle differences between John Kiely and Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Limerick boss and Milwaukee star both took issue with the media narrative, but challenged it in contrasting ways.
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May 3rd 2023, 7:45 AM
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2023
# Fighting Talk
Ellis Genge promises England will 'come out swinging' against Ireland
Genge says England are focused on improving their ‘abysmal’ performance against France.
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Mar 16th 2023, 10:55 AM
Last year
2022
# Fighting Talk
Manchester United have world-class players and can attract more – Erik ten Hag
The Red Devils will come up against Erling Haaland on Sunday after he snubbed them for the other side of Manchester.
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Oct 2nd 2022, 12:00 AM
# Fighting Talk
Australia will ‘shut the Pommies up’, says debutant Suliasi Vunivalu
The rugby league convert will make his long-awaited Wallabies debut off the bench on Saturday.
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Jul 14th 2022, 8:21 AM
# Fighting Talk
'We want to be respected. It’s not about being liked' - McWilliams wants to see Ireland 'fight' in France
Ireland are anticipating a difficult encounter when they face Les Bleus in Toulouse on Saturday.
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Apr 1st 2022, 6:00 AM
# Fighting Talk
'We play with a physicality that Ireland haven’t seen before' - Eddie Jones
The England boss pointed out that Andy Farrell’s men haven’t faced South Africa since 2017.
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Mar 10th 2022, 10:00 PM
All time
# Fighting Talk
'I'm sure the critics have already ruled us out' - Browne seeking to prove Ireland's doubters wrong
Ireland begin their World Cup qualification campaign against Serbia next Wednesday.
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Mar 21st 2021, 5:28 PM
# Fighting Talk
'We have to regroup but I know these guys will because they’re full of the right stuff'
The Limerick manager is confident they can bounce back from today’s loss to Cork.
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May 19th 2019, 8:45 PM
# Fighting Talk
LIVE: UFC 229 press conference with Nurmagomedov and McGregor
Ahead of next month’s fight, the pair are scheduled to address the media in New York at 10pm Irish time.
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Sep 20th 2018, 9:30 PM
# Fighting Talk
UFC champ Woodley hits back at 'delusional' Dana White over Diaz claim
Recent speculation suggested that Tyron Woodley would defend his title against Nate Diaz at UFC 219.
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Nov 30th 2017, 4:07 PM
# Fighting Talk
'I fully believe we can claw it back' - Conor McManus
Ireland lost to Australia on a scoreline of 63-53 after the opener in Adelaide.
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Nov 12th 2017, 8:45 AM
# Fighting Talk
Paulie Malignaggi brands McGregor a 'd**khead' after training camp row
Former boxing champ quit as sparring partner ahead of McGregor v Mayweather on 26 August.
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Aug 8th 2017, 11:40 AM
# Fighting Talk
LIVE from LA: The first press conference with Mayweather and McGregor
From 10pm Irish time, the pair meet at the Staples Center for the first time ahead of their 26 August bout.
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Jul 11th 2017, 9:30 PM
# heating up
'I'm not just going to go there and wish him all the best for the Test match'
Wales’ Rhys Webb will be fighting Conor Murray for the Lions’ nine shirt.
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May 9th 2017, 6:00 AM
# Fighting Talk
Tony Adams aims to kick Granada backsides
The former Arsenal captain was already working at the club before taking charge.
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Apr 11th 2017, 4:55 PM
# Fighting Talk
David Haye does boxing no favours as he warns Bellew to 'enjoy your last days'
It’s not the first time Haye’s mouth has got him in trouble.
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Mar 2nd 2017, 4:55 PM
# conan the destroyer
Conan: Maybe somewhere else is better but I want to play for Leinster
The number eight is happy to fight for his place at the eastern province.
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Feb 14th 2017, 7:56 PM
# Fighting Talk
Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones have already started their war of words
Jones’ behaviour damaging his legacy in Oz, warns Cheika.
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Nov 28th 2016, 12:36 PM
# Fighting Talk
McGregor claims Mayweather is 'afraid' as the pair continue to exchange verbal blows
The UFC star wants $100 million to enter the ring with Mayweather.
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Nov 17th 2016, 10:15 AM
# Fighting Talk
Watch: Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor at the UFC 205 press conference
Ahead of their bout on Saturday night, Alvarez and McGregor addressed the media this evening in New York.
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Nov 10th 2016, 7:30 PM
# Fighting Talk
Rout of Man United proves we have fight to win the title - Pedro
Chelsea now turn their attention to a London derby against West Ham in the EFl Cup.
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Oct 24th 2016, 1:31 PM
# Fighting Talk
Anthony Joshua will fight on 10 December - even if Wladimir Klitschko won't
Klitschko considering shot in Germany if WBA refuses to sanction title fight.
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Oct 19th 2016, 12:02 PM
# Fighting Talk
'Some people have a great opinion of me and some people probably think I'm absolutely useless'
After signing for City in 2006, the goalkeeper has moved to Serie A.
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Oct 9th 2016, 12:17 PM
# Fighting Talk
Watch: Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor at the UFC 205 press conference
The pair spoke to the media in New York tonight ahead of their lightweight title bout on 12 November.
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Sep 27th 2016, 11:55 PM
# Fighting Talk
McIlroy recalls Braveheart-inspired speech that launched Miracle at Medinah
Europe’s 2012 comeback regarded as the greatest in Ryder Cup history.
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Sep 27th 2016, 5:41 PM
# Fighting Talk
Under-fire Wayne Rooney hits back at 'rubbish' criticism
Wayne Rooney is determined to answer his critics by helping Manchester United return to form.
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Sep 22nd 2016, 9:36 PM
# Fighting Talk
'I'd love to share a ring with him' - John Joe Nevin eyes up dream fight with Carl Frampton
The Mullingar boxer returned to the ring last weekend after a nine month absence.
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Aug 30th 2016, 10:56 AM
# Fighting Talk
Watch: Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at the UFC 202 press conference
The pair addressed the media ahead of Saturday night’s bout.
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Aug 17th 2016, 8:30 PM
# Rio 2016
'The whole world will see me embracing my daughter after winning the gold medal in Rio'
After winning World and European gold in 2015, Michael Conlan tells The42 why he is now ready to achieve his boyhood dream in Rio.
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Aug 14th 2016, 7:30 AM
# Fighting Talk
'It felt horrible, horrible to the lads, but a bit of perspective is needed too'
Derek McGrath was speaking about the aftermath of Waterford Munster final hammering to Tipperary.
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Jul 25th 2016, 12:06 PM
# drawing inspiration
'We don't have to go back to USA '94 for inspiration, we beat the world champions last year!'
Tomorrow night, Ireland need their first victory over the Azzurri at a major tournament since the heroics of Giants Stadium.
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Jun 21st 2016, 9:30 PM
# Collision Course
'Te’o and Ringrose, there was a lot of smoke blown up those guys’ asses, the Ulster centres ripped them to shreds'
There’s plenty of evidence to convince Stephen Ferris either side can win tonight’s big Pro12 semi-final.
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May 20th 2016, 1:00 AM
# she's in
"The government has been sacked": Mary Lou tops poll, says FG/FF deal not inevitable
There were several false dawns, but Mary Lou was eventually elected on the sixth count.
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Feb 27th 2016, 7:50 PM
# Fighting Talk
'Everything else, apart from the rugby, is a sideshow': Ireland not taking Eddie Jones's bait
Best hails Josh van der Flier as a “handful” ahead of his Ireland debut.
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Feb 26th 2016, 3:00 PM
# London Calling
'We're going to Twickenham to play rugby and throw everything at England'
The wounds from Perpignan are still raw but Ireland are determined to make amends this weekend.
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Feb 26th 2016, 11:04 AM
# Fighting Talk
Watch: McGregor and Diaz square off at UFC 196 press conference
The pair addressed the media in California this evening ahead of their welterweight bout in 10 days’ time.
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Feb 24th 2016, 8:48 PM
# Fighting Talk
Donald Trump and Pope Francis got into a proper row today
Francis said Trump was “not Christian”. Trump called his comments “disgraceful.”
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Feb 18th 2016, 6:45 PM
# Fighting Talk
'I won't be as nice to Billy Joe when we get in the ring' - Andy Lee
The WBO world champion is determined to lose his ‘Mr. Nice Guy’ tag
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Dec 16th 2015, 5:20 PM
# Fighting Talk
'Fury says what a lot of people are thinking... you know where you are with him'
Long-time promoter Mick Hennessy won’t censor new heavyweight champ
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Dec 1st 2015, 1:45 PM
# Fighting Talk
Frampton: They will boo Quigg in Manchester
Belfast fighter confident travelling Irish fans will make unification bout feel like a home fight.
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Nov 16th 2015, 4:30 PM
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