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#Fronting Up

# fronting-up - This year 2022

Porter: Expect a 'more direct, aggressive and physical' Leinster this season
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# Fronting Up

Porter: Expect a 'more direct, aggressive and physical' Leinster this season

Oct 7th 2022, 7:00 AM 4,400 Views 4 Comments

Andrew Porter says the province’s pack are approaching the season with a new mindset.

Wayne Rooney: There were times when I would just lock myself away and drink
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# Fronting Up

Wayne Rooney: There were times when I would just lock myself away and drink

Feb 5th 2022, 9:03 PM 16,884 Views 10 Comments

The former Manchester United forward and England captain has opened up on the struggles of his playing career.

# fronting-up - Last year 2021

No 'miracle formula' to solve Liverpool's problems in front of goal
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# Fronting Up

No 'miracle formula' to solve Liverpool's problems in front of goal

Apr 25th 2021, 10:52 AM 5,133 Views 12 Comments

Jurgen Klopp said he needed time to be angry and frustrated after yesterday’s draw with Newcastle United.

Keith Earls: 'I've accepted that I've made mistakes - mistakes happen'
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# Fronting Up

Keith Earls: 'I've accepted that I've made mistakes - mistakes happen'

Feb 12th 2021, 6:03 PM 8,351 Views 25 Comments

The Ireland wing wins his 90th cap on Sunday.

# fronting-up - All time

Beirne shows up strongly alongside immense Ryan in Ireland's second row
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# Fronting Up

Beirne shows up strongly alongside immense Ryan in Ireland's second row

Nov 3rd 2020, 7:00 PM 10,715 Views 5 Comments

The Munster man showed he can win the gainline against France last weekend.

Healy 'annoyed' about scrum penalties as Ireland's forwards strive for more
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# Fronting Up

Healy 'annoyed' about scrum penalties as Ireland's forwards strive for more

Feb 4th 2020, 8:30 PM 9,967 Views 7 Comments

The Irish maul struggled to get going against Scotland last weekend.

Ulster fired up to shake perception they have 'a bit of a soft underbelly'
# Mental Edge
From The42
# Mental Edge

Ulster fired up to shake perception they have 'a bit of a soft underbelly'

Nov 29th 2019, 5:00 AM 4,106 Views 4 Comments

Dan McFarland’s side have upfront and honest about their mental shortcomings in recent seasons.

Dillane keen for Connacht tempo against heavyweight Montpellier
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# Fronting Up

Dillane keen for Connacht tempo against heavyweight Montpellier

Nov 15th 2019, 6:00 AM 3,509 Views 1 Comment

The 26-year-old second row makes a timely return on Sunday in Galway.

Healy: 'It's a do or die game'
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# Fronting Up

Healy: 'It's a do or die game'

Oct 15th 2019, 11:43 AM 8,654 Views 25 Comments

Cian Healy says that Ireland are relishing the opportunity of taking on reigning World Cup champions New Zealand in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Analysis: How Ireland's forwards took Scotland apart in World Cup opener
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# Fronting Up

Analysis: How Ireland's forwards took Scotland apart in World Cup opener

Sep 22nd 2019, 8:16 PM 38,933 Views 22 Comments

A superb set-piece and ruthless streak broke the Scots in Yokohama.

'It's a mistake that I'll probably play over in my head thousands of times'
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# Fronting Up

'It's a mistake that I'll probably play over in my head thousands of times'

Apr 11th 2019, 6:00 AM 7,424 Views 20 Comments

Jacob Stockdale has been overwhelmed by the support Ulster fans have shown him.

Ryan pairs up with Roux as Ireland look for 'variation' around ball-carriers
# Second Row
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# Second Row

Ryan pairs up with Roux as Ireland look for 'variation' around ball-carriers

Feb 7th 2019, 7:00 AM 13,438 Views 9 Comments

Ireland’s forwards were hammered in the tackle last weekend against England.

Ulster secure forwards coach Grant as Peel extends contract
# Addition
From The42
# Addition

Ulster secure forwards coach Grant as Peel extends contract

Jan 29th 2019, 12:06 PM 6,588 Views 2 Comments

The 31-year-old will join Dan McFarland’s coaching staff next season.

Leinster's pack bringing 'a spike' after tough lessons from Munster maul
# Upfront
From The42
# Upfront

Leinster's pack bringing 'a spike' after tough lessons from Munster maul

Oct 10th 2018, 7:00 AM 8,026 Views 23 Comments

James Ryan and his team-mates have a point to prove against Wasps this weekend.

Is Ireland boss Martin O'Neill out of the running for the Stoke job?
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# Fronting Up

Is Ireland boss Martin O'Neill out of the running for the Stoke job?

Jan 12th 2018, 12:05 PM 14,224 Views 25 Comments

It has been confirmed that the manager will attend the annual Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland banquet tonight.

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's contentious penalty should not have been given
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# Fronting Up

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's contentious penalty should not have been given

Jan 6th 2018, 12:28 AM 9,975 Views 28 Comments

Everton’s Mason Holgate was penalised after Adam Lallana took a tumble in the box and James Milner subsequently opened the scoring.

Analysis: The defensive passage that drove the Lions to their Wellington win
# Big Hits
From The42
# Big Hits

Analysis: The defensive passage that drove the Lions to their Wellington win

Jul 3rd 2017, 8:46 AM 13,558 Views 7 Comments

The likes of Jamie George, Jack McGrath, Maro Itoje and Kyle Sinckler all fronted up.

England captain Hartley working on tackle technique after hit on O'Brien
# Discipline
From The42
# Discipline

England captain Hartley working on tackle technique after hit on O'Brien

Jan 25th 2017, 12:41 PM 8,990 Views 47 Comments

The Northampton hooker feels his red card and ban were down to technical shortcomings.

Irish descendent Ayerza and the Pumas are coming for Ireland's scrum
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Irish descendent Ayerza and the Pumas are coming for Ireland's scrum

Oct 16th 2015, 6:30 AM 14,273 Views 15 Comments

‘They haven’t dominated many teams. We’re planning to really take it to them.’

'Bittersweet' feeling for Foley as Munster's European season ends
# Pride
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# Pride

'Bittersweet' feeling for Foley as Munster's European season ends

Jan 25th 2015, 7:30 PM 5,442 Views 13 Comments

The Munster head coach praised the ‘good character’ of his side during the win over Sale.

Early battles the key to Munster hopes in Toulon -- Horan
# Bring 'em On!
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# Bring 'em On!

Early battles the key to Munster hopes in Toulon -- Horan

Apr 25th 2014, 8:00 AM 7,453 Views 4 Comments

“Munster definitely don’t want to be chasing a game and trying to fix problems as they go.”

Demons: Five French failures that can be exorcised with a win in Paris
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# Fronting Up

Demons: Five French failures that can be exorcised with a win in Paris

Mar 11th 2014, 8:36 PM 7,041 Views 6 Comments

They say you never know which France will turn up. Well, whoever shows up to play Ireland in Paris they’re usually good enough to win.

'We've got a huge respect for them' - Leinster ready for Northampton
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'We've got a huge respect for them' - Leinster ready for Northampton

Dec 3rd 2013, 8:00 AM 6,734 Views 0 Comments

Leinster scrum coach Greg Feek admits that the battle up front in Saturday’s Heineken Cup tie will be demanding.

‘Less talk and more action’ for Ireland against the All Blacks
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‘Less talk and more action’ for Ireland against the All Blacks

Nov 21st 2013, 7:30 AM 1,969 Views 0 Comments

Ireland forwards coach John Plumtree says his pack has promised to do their talking on the pitch.

Australian front row a formidable unit, warns Mike Ross despite Lions mauling
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# Fronting Up

Australian front row a formidable unit, warns Mike Ross despite Lions mauling

Nov 12th 2013, 7:30 AM 6,052 Views 13 Comments

The Leinster prop has predicted a bright international future for teammate Jack McGrath.

Munster's front row as good as any other unit in the league boasts Penney
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# Fronting Up

Munster's front row as good as any other unit in the league boasts Penney

Oct 7th 2013, 6:30 AM 2,187 Views 7 Comments

The New Zealander is encouraged by the progress of the province’s home-grown talent.

Keane a doubt following training ground knock
# Captain's Run
From The42
# Captain's Run

Keane a doubt following training ground knock

Jun 2nd 2011, 4:44 PM 215 Views 0 Comments

Trap may have to plan without skipper Robbie Keane after the final session at Gannon Park before departure for Skopje this afternoon.

Gareth Thomas on Ellen: “I became the master of playing the straight man”
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Gareth Thomas on Ellen: “I became the master of playing the straight man”

Jan 5th 2011, 5:47 PM 761 Views 0 Comments

Former Wales rugby skipper tells American chat show giant how he came out.

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