# Final

All time

# our story

'We believed' - Ireland U20s' journey to the World Championship final in their words

Nigel Carolan’s players and coaches chart their progress into a first-ever U20 final.

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Jun 23rd 2016, 4:23 PM

# Cork Man

Munster centre Daly destined for academy after World Championship final

The Cork Con midfielder has shone for Nigel Carolan’s side in Manchester.

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Jun 23rd 2016, 11:12 AM

# defensive highlight

Analysis: Bundee's brilliant hit on Sexton brought about by clever tweak

Pat Lam’s men have been pushing their scrum defence to get even greater linespeed.

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May 30th 2016, 12:46 PM

# Unstoppable

Analysis: Connacht's sensational attack brings them Pro12 glory

We’ve picked apart each of the western province’s three tries in the Pro12 final.

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May 29th 2016, 5:00 PM

# well beaten

'It's an incredible story for them and they fully deserved the title'

Leo Cullen and Jamie Heaslip were gracious after defeat in Murrayfield.

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May 28th 2016, 9:55 PM

# Connacht Abu

Niyi Adeolokun's sensational try one of the highlights of Connacht's memorable Pro12 win

An incredible piece of individual skill.

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May 28th 2016, 6:37 PM

Leinster look to remind Connacht that they remain the Irish benchmark

The Guinness Pro12 final in Murrayfield promises to be quite the spectacle.

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May 28th 2016, 3:00 PM

# Interview

Bealham has come long way from Canberra and freezing-cold Renmore

The 24-year-old Connacht prop won his first Ireland cap this season.

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May 28th 2016, 12:30 PM

# 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

# Mul

'The other Irish provinces have been so successful, of course I’ve been jealous'

John Muldoon and Pat Lam were in confident form at Murrayfield.

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May 27th 2016, 4:12 PM

# legacy

'You walk through town now and you see kids in Connacht jerseys all over the place'

Tiernan O’Halloran hopes Connacht can top off their remarkable rise with a Pro12 trophy.

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May 27th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Danger Men

Video analysis: Connacht's intelligent attack means they can be history makers

Pat Lam’s side bring their superb attacking form into the Pro12 final against Leinster in Edinburgh.

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May 26th 2016, 9:23 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

# Standard Setters

'It's the ultimate final for us' - Connacht take on the Leinster benchmark

Pat Lam pointed to the importance of the coaching team around him in Connacht.

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May 25th 2016, 6:30 AM

# daniele de santis

Notorious football hooligan given 26 years in prison for shooting rival fan

Daniele De Santis shot him before the 2014 Italian Cup final.

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May 24th 2016, 7:00 PM

# Motivation

Lam heeds '91 Samoan lesson as Connacht prepare for first-ever final

‘We have to go about our business as normal as possible.’

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May 24th 2016, 2:25 PM

# Nostalgia

Keane's final trophy and Ronaldo the teenager: Man United's last FA Cup triumph

Millwall were the surprise opposition when Alex Ferguson’s side reached the final in 2004.

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May 21st 2016, 8:15 AM

# bad behaviour

Fighting breaks out in the stands prior to kick-off in the Europa League final

A small section of Liverpool and Sevilla fans clashed at St Jakob Park before the match began.

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May 18th 2016, 7:53 PM

# Team news

Szarzewski back as Racing target first Champions Cup title against Sarries

Mark McCall has gone for the same XV that beat Wasps in the semi-finals.

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May 13th 2016, 12:48 PM

# AIL

Analysis: Clontarf and Cork Con show attacking quality of Irish club rugby

Last weekend’s clash at the Aviva Stadium was full of attacking excitment.

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May 13th 2016, 10:56 AM

# Irish Abroad

Ex-Leinster man O'Connell helps Bristol into Championship promotion final

Declan Cusack and Doncaster also advanced into the two-legged decider.

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May 9th 2016, 11:25 AM

# no pressure

Delahunty nails free with last kick of the game to hand Waterford Division 3 title

The Déise earned a one-point win over Tipperary at Semple Stadium.

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May 8th 2016, 5:04 PM

# homegrown heroes

Clontarf look for second title in Ulster Bank League final against Cork Con

Andy Wood’s men are back in the final against Brian Hickey’s side.

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May 7th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Talent

Clontarf playmaker Carbery showing Leinster quality in Ulster Bank League

The 20-year-old is hoping for further playing opportunities under Leo Cullen next season.

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May 5th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Ready to go

2 changes for Clare ahead of league decider with Waterford

The injured John Conlon and Paul Flanagan make way for Davy Fitzgerald’s side.

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Apr 30th 2016, 4:33 PM

# Team news

O'Sullivan returns to the Dublin team for league final meeting with Kerry

The teams face off in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland football final at GAA headquarters tomorrow.

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Apr 23rd 2016, 2:00 PM

# Road to Aviva

Late drama as Pike Rovers clinch their place in the FAI Junior Cup final

The Limerick club saw off St Peter’s Athlone thanks to two goals in the closing minutes of last night’s semi-final.

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Apr 21st 2016, 10:31 AM

# Nou Ground

This season's Top 14 final in Barcelona is set for a 98,000 sell-out

The 2016 French league decider will be played at FC Barcelona’s home stadium.

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Mar 30th 2016, 8:51 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Liverpool v Manchester City, Capital One Cup final

It was over to Wembley Stadium, where Jurgen Klopp was looking to win his first piece of silverware as Reds boss.

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Feb 28th 2016, 6:30 PM

# Reaction

'The season's ended a bit too soon for us' - Stephen Kenny and Dundalk just can't stop winning

The Dublin-born coach saw his side complete a league and cup double on Sunday.

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Nov 9th 2015, 6:15 AM

# Gifted

Sonny Bill Williams explains why he gave his RWC medal to a young fan

The All Blacks centre gave his medal away after the World Cup final.

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Oct 31st 2015, 8:17 PM

# Best of all time

The Kiwi legends deliver, Wallaby woe and more RWC talking points

Dan Carter’s performance was the peak of his brilliant All Blacks career.

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Oct 31st 2015, 6:27 PM

# Kiwi Pride

Brilliant Carter guides New Zealand to World Cup victory over Chieka's Wallabies

The 33-year-old signed off from Test rugby with a sublime performance.

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Oct 31st 2015, 5:53 PM

# finale

Hansen's clinical All Blacks face off against Cheika's transformed Wallabies

The two best teams in the world go head-to-head in Twickenham this afternoon.

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Oct 31st 2015, 2:00 PM

# Bender

Gloriously old-school Ben Smith is one of the world's greatest players

The New Zealand fullback spent a gap year working and playing in Bristol.

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Oct 27th 2015, 4:27 PM

# column

Peter Stringer: The smallest man in the World Cup final might have the biggest say

Our World Cup columnist looks at the All Blacks’ brilliant scrum-half, Aaron Smith.

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Oct 26th 2015, 9:30 PM

# Final

World Rugby appoint Nigel Owens to referee the World Cup final

Irishman John Lacey will referee Friday night’s bronze final between Argentina and South Africa.

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Oct 26th 2015, 2:34 PM

# Snubbed

Babs Keating refused All-Ireland final tickets by Tipp following scathing article

County board secretary Tim Floyd was not happy with the former player’s remarks.

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Sep 30th 2015, 5:45 AM

# Rising Stars

Poll: Tipperary or Kerry - who'll win Sunday's All-Ireland minor football final?

The Premier and the Kingdom clash in Sunday’s curtain-raiser.

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Sep 18th 2015, 5:30 PM

# Oh The Green And Red

Mayo get the job done against Kilkenny to set up All-Ireland final meeting with Kerry

Victory for the Connacht side at O’Connor Park today.

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Jul 25th 2015, 4:20 PM