# Grand Slam

This year

2023

# Upbeat

Irish U20s skipper McCarthy: 'We can hold our heads high'

Richie Murphy’s side slumped to a disappointing 50-14 defeat in the World Rugby U20 Championship final.

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Jul 15th 2023, 6:45 AM

# clean sweep

Analysis: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?

Discipline, kicking, attacking variety, and a deep squad were all important in the Irish success.

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Mar 26th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Grand Slam

Ireland rugby boss Andy Farrell plans on making team even better for tilt at World Cup glory

‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’

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Mar 20th 2023, 8:15 AM

# Grand Ambitions

Farrell plans on making Ireland even better for tilt at World Cup glory

‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’

19.4k

Mar 20th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Leader

'Growing up, all I wanted to do was play for Ireland and captain Ireland'

Johnny Sexton helped his team to Grand Slam glory before being forced off injured.

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Mar 19th 2023, 12:30 PM

# Analysis

Sheehan's set-piece stunner, Conan's offload, and the Grand Slam-sealing tries

Ireland came up with some clinical scores when they needed them most.

21.8k

Mar 19th 2023, 9:16 AM

# Glory Days

Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam

There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.

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Mar 18th 2023, 7:12 PM

# Glory Days

Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam

There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.

18.3k

Mar 18th 2023, 7:01 PM

# On the brink

Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days

Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.

7.3k

Mar 18th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Changes

Arundell set for first start and Farrell returns as England name team to face Ireland

Arundell has replaced Max Malins on the left wing.

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Mar 16th 2023, 5:33 PM

# caution

'We’ve won nothing yet' - Tadhg Furlong warns against complacency ahead of England clash

The Ireland prop wants the team to deliver a performance that fans can be proud of on Saturday.

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Mar 14th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Take a Bow

'We really clicked' - Praise for Ireland U20s after thrashing Scotland

However, Richie Murphy knows there is a sterner challenge coming next week when they face England.

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Mar 11th 2023, 12:32 PM

Last year

2022

# Looking Back

Emotional Boris Becker relied on 'blood brothers' to protect him in prison

The 55-year-old was deported to Germany after being released last week.

12.8k

Dec 21st 2022, 12:07 PM

# ITIA

Simona Halep provisionally suspended after failed drug test

The Romanian tested positive for the anti-anaemia drug Roxadustat at the US Open but has vowed to clear her name.

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Oct 21st 2022, 3:20 PM

# shots fired

'I've admired Serena but I don't think she has ever admired me,' says record-holder Court

The 80-year-old Australian feels under-appreciated in the sport despite her dominance in the 1960s and early ’70s.

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Sep 5th 2022, 4:35 PM

# Take a Bow

History-making Jabeur sets up Wimbledon semi with 'BBQ buddy' Maria

The Tunisian went one set down to Czech opponent Marie Bouzkova but lost only two games after that.

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Jul 5th 2022, 9:37 PM

# The Grand Design

Jordan Spieth looking for career grand slam at US PGA Championship

The presence or absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson which will dominate the conversation at Southern Hills.

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May 13th 2022, 9:52 AM

# Dominant

England Women on track for Slam with big win over Wales in front of record crowd

France will likely have something to say about this English team’s bid for the championship.

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Apr 9th 2022, 7:55 PM

# Augusta

Tiger Woods playing at the Masters would be 'phenomenal' - McIlroy

Woods has not competed in a top-level event since a car accident last year.

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Updated

Mar 30th 2022, 7:35 PM

# doubt

Boris Becker doesn't know where his Wimbledon trophies are

The former world number one denies 24 charges under the Insolvency Act.

6.7k

Mar 29th 2022, 7:37 PM

# Trés Bien

Ireland have to settle for second as France claim glorious Grand Slam

France have won their first title since 2010 after beating England in Paris.

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Updated

Mar 19th 2022, 10:34 PM

# Trés Bien

France march on in Grand Slam bid with bonus-point win against Scotland

Fabien Galthié’s men were too strong for the Scots at Murrayfield.

10.4k

Feb 26th 2022, 4:07 PM

# Tennis

Djokovic 'not anti-vax' but would rather skip events than be forced into jab

The Serbian was deported in extraordinary circumstances on the eve of last month’s Australian Open.

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Feb 15th 2022, 8:02 AM

# William Hill

Ireland to bring the intent: Key talking points ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash in Paris

Ciaran Kennedy previews a massive game at the Stade de France.

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Feb 10th 2022, 9:00 AM

# The Boss

'Onto the next one' - Farrell a happy man as Ireland look to Paris

An opening-day victory against Wales tees this Irish side up for a visit to France.

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Feb 6th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Novak Djokovic

Djokovic lawyers say positive Covid-19 test cleared way for vaccine exemption

Djokovic has won a legal reprieve from deportation, but it’s unclear whether he will be able to play in the January 17-30 Australian Open.

43.3k

Jan 8th 2022, 5:54 PM

All time

# True Great

'It was instantly obvious to me that she was a player ahead of her time'

Claire Molloy made a huge impact for Ireland over the course of 74 caps.

28.6k

Oct 30th 2021, 8:00 AM

# sadness

Tsitsipas learned of grandmother's death minutes before French Open final

Novak Djokovic overturned a two-set deficit to win 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and secure his 19th Grand Slam title.

7.2k

Jun 14th 2021, 4:39 PM

# Roland Garros

Federer impresses with straight-sets win on grand slam return at French Open

The 39-year-old is playing in his first major tournament since last year’s Australian Open after two knee operations.

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May 31st 2021, 5:54 PM

# Trailblazers

'I just burst into tears': Remembering the Ireland team that won the Grand Slam and toppled New Zealand

In the final part of our ‘Trailblazers’ series, we relive a historic 18 months for the national women’s side with players who were there.

8.8k

Apr 24th 2021, 9:15 AM

# On track

Wales are one win away from a Grand Slam after hammering Italy

Wayne Pivac’s men made it four from four ahead of next weekend’s visit to France.

30.7k

Mar 13th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Grand Slam

Osaka wins second US Open title and says she's keeping Kobe Bryant's legacy alive

The 22-year-old lost the opening set to Victoria Azarenka 6-1 but fought back to claim the silverware in New York.

5.9k

Sep 13th 2020, 10:59 AM

# Potential

Grand Slam dream denied but Ireland U20 stars have bright futures

Many of Noel McNamara’s young squad are already making progress with their provinces.

9.6k

Aug 5th 2020, 7:00 PM

# Slammers

Quiz: How well do you know Ireland's Grand Slam success years?

Let’s find out what you know here.

29.3k

May 12th 2020, 9:30 PM

# Off

World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy set to be cancelled

The competition was scheduled to take place in Northern Italy this summer.

3.5k

Mar 19th 2020, 12:17 PM

# the fear

Sexton: ‘Our biggest challenge is up ahead’

Despite being on course to win another grand slam, Johnny Sexton is preaching caution ahead of the trip to Twickenham.

10.9k

Feb 8th 2020, 7:18 PM

# golden years

‘I’m not going to try and over-egg it, we got lucky in 2009’ – BOD opens up about Ireland’s grand slam year

The former Irish captain outlined in an exclusive podcast with The Times of London how he was riddled with self-doubt in the run-in to that season.

11.9k

Feb 6th 2020, 6:39 PM

# triumph

21-year-old American Kenin claims sensational Australian Open title win

She stunned two-time Major champion Garbine Muguruza.

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Feb 1st 2020, 11:07 AM

# New START

Ireland U20s seeking right attitude as they launch defence of their title

Noel McNamara’s youngsters kick their campaign off against Scotland in Cork tonight.

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Jan 31st 2020, 7:32 AM

# Grand Slam

38-year-old Federer to play French Open ahead of gold medal bid in Tokyo

Federer has only won the French Open once.

3.2k

Oct 17th 2019, 8:53 PM