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# Grand Final

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2022
# AFLW
Orla O'Dwyer helps Brisbane into Grand Final with Irish showdown guaranteed
North Melbourne (Vikki Wall and Erika O’Shea) and Melbourne (Sinéad Goldrick and Blaithin Mackin) face off in tomorrow’s other preliminary final.
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Nov 18th 2022, 11:02 AM
# Team news
Tuohy to make 250th appearance in AFL Grand Final with O'Connor listed as medical sub
The Laois native has been named to start for Geelong at the MCG on Saturday.
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Sep 22nd 2022, 12:13 PM
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# emphatic
Melbourne end Premiership drought with fairytale grand final win
Melbourne beat Western Bulldogs 21.14 (140) to 10.6 (66) in Saturday’s grand final.
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Sep 25th 2021, 1:37 PM
# Letter From Melbourne
Pandemic, protests and earthquakes: a Grand Final week like never before in Australia
Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs play the final in Perth after a chaotic week in their home city.
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Sep 24th 2021, 3:00 PM
# Grand Final
Disappointment for Geelong's Irish duo as Richmond win third AFL Premiership in four years
Richmond were impressive winners over Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor’s Cats in an absorbing contest.
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Oct 24th 2020, 12:36 PM
# Trading Places
The Irishmen who will appear on Australia's biggest sporting stage
Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor never played Australian Rules football until their late teens but tomorrow they will become just the fourth and fifth Irishmen to play in the Grand Final.
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Oct 23rd 2020, 12:00 PM
# On your marks!
How did you rate Leinster in their hard-fought Pro14 final win over the Warriors?
Leo Cullen’s men completed magnificent defence of their Pro14 crown.
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May 25th 2019, 8:45 PM
# Final bow
Stuart Hogg intent on not being 'bullied' by Leinster as he bids to sign off with silverware
Hogg is among the great entertainers, but Glasgow will attempt to show off their clinical, pragmatic side to unseat the reigning champions.
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May 24th 2019, 7:00 AM
# irish pride
'This is just a whole other level' - Clare star after scoring Grand Final goal in front of 53,000
Ailish Considine is hopeful she will get another shot with the Adelaide Crows next year after an impressive debut season Down Under.
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Apr 1st 2019, 3:51 PM
# Comeback kings
West Coast Eagles snatch AFL Grand Final glory after epic battle with Collingwood
Dom Sheed held his nerve to find a late, late winner at the MCG.
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Sep 29th 2018, 9:10 AM
# Cup final
Schmidt's Ireland can complete sensational season with series success
The clash at Allianz Stadium in Sydney promises to be a thrilling tactical battle.
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Jun 23rd 2018, 1:00 AM
# clean bill
Back three boost for Leinster as Nacewa gets all clear, Kearney returns to training
The fantastic captain had an x-ray on his arm after Friday’s win over Ulster.
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May 23rd 2016, 1:20 PM
# Man in the Middle
Munster and Glasgow will have the world's best referee in charge of their Pro12 title tilt
Here’s hoping Munster’s good times with the Welshman just keep rolling on.
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May 25th 2015, 4:34 PM
# rapid rugby
Blink and you'll miss BOD in this time-lapse video of Leinster's Pro12 win
O’Driscoll only lasts three seconds in this recap of his final game. Leo Cullen gets six seconds.
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Jun 3rd 2014, 12:27 PM
# clinical
Here are the tries that gave Leinster victory over Glasgow in the Pro12 final
Two tries and two assists from Zane Kirchner made all the difference for Leinster.
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May 31st 2014, 7:43 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, RaboDirect Pro12 Grand Final
The final chapter of the long goodbye awaited and the Blues did not disappoint.
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May 31st 2014, 5:21 PM
# Super Sub
'Madigan is going to get better' assures O'Connor as spurned out-half lies in wait
Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend, meanwhile, insists Stuart Hogg will be at the Scottish club next season.
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May 31st 2014, 3:39 PM
# Grand Final
'You gauge success by the trophies you win, don't you?' - Devin Toner
The lock is determined to give the likes of Brian O’Driscoll, Leo Cullen, Jono Gibbes and Greg Feek a winning send-off.
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May 31st 2014, 8:00 AM
# one more time
O'Driscoll starts for Leinster but O'Brien and Madigan named subs
Matt O’Connor has placed Zane Kirchner on the left wing after Dave Kearney’s season-ending injury.
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May 30th 2014, 12:21 PM
# chalk and cheese
Leinster contemplate teaming up Gopperth and Madigan in Pro12 final
Head coach Matt O’Connor was open to the suggestion that the Irish out-half could do a job in the Blues midfield.
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May 19th 2014, 8:00 AM
# Superman
VIDEO: Breath-taking Roosters try settles pulsating NRL Grand Final
Michael Jennings hared after a grubber kick and flung himself into the history books.
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Oct 6th 2013, 2:21 PM
# Pro12
Despite defeat, Ulster are now the equal of Leinster - Anscombe
The Ulster coach did his best to avoid criticising the referee, but failed in the end.
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May 27th 2013, 12:02 PM
# isa knockout
Joe Schmidt: I've been 3 years at Leinster and I'm 6 years older
The New Zealander was a satisfied soul after leaving the province with three trophies.
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May 26th 2013, 3:06 PM
# Final Countdown
Leinster refuse to bask in happiness as Ulster test out secret weapon
Ulster are working on a secret weapon to stump Joe Schmidt in his final game as Leinster coach.
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May 25th 2013, 7:45 AM
# Grand Final
Cramming for summer exams can wait as O'Driscoll lines up Ulster
The Leinster centre has highlighted Nick Williams, Jared Payne and Tommy Bowe as the main threats to his team.
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May 24th 2013, 7:05 AM
# no world cup
BOD: ‘I’ve signed for 1 more year and, as far as I’m concerned, that will be that’
Leinster centre O’Driscoll has recovered from a back spasm and will feature against Ulster.
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May 23rd 2013, 3:00 PM
# unbreakable
It would be devastating if Leinster lost the Pro12 Final - Cian Healy
The prop insists all excitement of a Lions call-up has been shelved until his team wins a double this weekend.
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May 23rd 2013, 8:00 AM
# full flight
Partying not an option for Kearney until Leinster show Ulster who's boss
“No disrespect to Stade Francais,” said the fullback, “but you’re not going to score first-phase tries against Ulster.”
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May 22nd 2013, 1:05 PM
# Grand Final
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
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May 21st 2013, 9:10 AM
# Unfinished Business
We've lost the last 3 Pro12 finals but are determined to beat Ulster - Mike Ross
Ospreys (twice) and Munster have pipped Leinster at the post in the last three seasons.
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May 20th 2013, 10:53 AM
# Grand Final
'Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites'
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
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May 19th 2013, 5:06 PM
# Grand Final
Ulster have home dressing room option for Pro12 Final at Leinster's RDS
Mark Anscombe’s men could turf the Blues into the ‘Away’ shed on 25 May.
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May 13th 2013, 7:00 AM
# winning mentality
Pro12: Battle-scarred Best calls for Ulster improvement
Ulster took their foot off the pedal after 50 minutes last night.
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May 11th 2013, 8:30 AM
# Pastures new
Reid set to change coach, training environment, ahead of 2013 season
The athlete, formerly known as Aileen Morrison, explained how the move will be beneficial to her career.
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Nov 21st 2012, 3:00 PM