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Quiz: How well do you remember Ireland's tour success in Australia?
Ireland were hot property in 2018 and they scorched to a landmark tour success down under.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 8:30 AM
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Red-hot Liverpool sink Blades to go 13 points clear and make it a year unbeaten
Deadly duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane grabbed the goals at Anfield.
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Jan 2nd 2020, 10:01 PM
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England's World Cup attack guru Wisemantel joins Rennie's Wallabies
The Australian comes in as Scott Johnson plots out his four-year plan.
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Dec 12th 2019, 8:25 AM
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Van Graan fondly recalls Kolisi debut and hails 'incredible' journey
The Munster boss worked at close quarters with many of the World Cup-winners.
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Nov 9th 2019, 9:00 AM
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Cheika's Wallabies stun All Blacks with six-try win in Perth
The world champions were torn apart after Scott Barrett’s red card.
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Aug 10th 2019, 12:53 PM
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Golden girl Adeleke seals sprint double at European Youth Olympics
The teenager produced another hugely impressive performance to claim 200 metres gold.
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Jul 25th 2019, 5:58 PM
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Fierce 14-man effort unravels for Ireland U20 against Australia
Stewart Moore’s magic individual score gave Ireland hope of an upset, but the Junior Wallabies made their man advantage count.
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Jun 8th 2019, 5:26 PM
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Pocock calls an end to his time with Brumbies and chases World Cup fitness
The Wallabies back row is struggling with a calf issue and his club have been unable to put a time frame on his return.
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May 28th 2019, 2:00 AM
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A Canadian woman loved Coppers so much, she got a tattoo of its coordinates
This deserves a gold card.
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Jan 30th 2018, 6:32 PM
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Going for Gold - the USA have a new rugby coach
South African Gary Gold only signed a one-year deal with Worcester in January.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 11:39 AM
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This skyscraper is the architectural design of the year
Now the world’s second-tallest building, the tower began construction in 2008 and took seven years to build.
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Dec 26th 2016, 6:30 PM
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'It's not beyond anyone' - Kelly Gallagher on why others with disabilities can dream of gold medals
The Paralympic gold medallist tells The42 about overcoming obstacles to reach the top of her sport.
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Dec 25th 2015, 8:00 AM
# minus eddie murphy
Katie Taylor warms up for European Championships with three wins in 48 hours
The Olympic gold medallist closed out her whistle-stop boxing tour with an unanimous points decision win.
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May 4th 2014, 10:19 AM
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11 months on from Olympic glory, Katie Taylor lands home with another Gold
The world number one led a medal-winning charge for the Irish Women’s boxing team in Hungary.
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Jul 8th 2013, 10:37 AM
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VIDEO: Road to Rio 2016 begins in the swimming pool for Irish hero
Darragh McDonald is striving to replicate the Gold Medal he won in London last year.
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Jun 19th 2013, 9:29 PM
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Fionnuala Britton to test her form at IAAF cross country international in Spain
The European champion leads a strong Irish challenge at the Sunday meet in Burgos.
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Nov 10th 2012, 8:40 AM
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VIDEO: Brazil show Team GB the gold standard
Goals from Sandro and Neymar helped Brazil secure a 2-0 victory this evening.
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Jul 20th 2012, 10:29 PM
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Michael Phelps: London Olympics will be my last
“If my mom wants to go to Rio we can go on vacation there, but I will not be swimming after London.”
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May 15th 2012, 3:54 PM
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Opening the doors: athletics chiefs establish Hall of Fame
Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis are amongst the first dozen inductees.
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Mar 8th 2012, 10:00 PM
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Rich sports fans are renting luxury London homes for the Olympics
On your marks, get set… spend.
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Mar 1st 2012, 7:00 AM