# Grand Slam

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# History Beckons

Ireland's momentum brings belief for their Grand Slam shot in London

An intriguing mental and tactical battle lies ahead against an England team fighting for their lives.

11.9k

Mar 17th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Young Guns

'It's hugely frustrating, he's already passed the number of tries that I've scored!'

Rory Best and the senior players have an important role to play with Ireland’s young guns.

12.9k

Mar 16th 2018, 2:47 PM

# pragmatic

3-0 would do: Schmidt ready to accept boring badge if it comes with a Slam

‘I don’t think we would be uninspired by a 3-0 victory, because we know what’s at stake.’

7.7k

Mar 15th 2018, 4:24 PM

# Team-Sheet

Henderson handed starting role as Ireland chase Grand Slam in Twickenham

Rob Kearney and Peter O’Mahony are cleared to play despite sitting out training early this week.

32.0k

Mar 15th 2018, 1:47 PM

# Try Machine

Stockdale ready to follow in Bowe's footsteps and make Grand Slam history

The 21-year-old seems to be breaking records every weekend for Ireland.

20.8k

Mar 15th 2018, 9:01 AM

# First Win

CJ Stander: 'I felt inside I wanted to flip the table and dance on it'

Ireland’s Six Nations title is the Munster man’s first title success at senior level.

14.4k

Mar 14th 2018, 6:30 AM

# christy

'We were trying to get him to sing 'Joxer Goes To Twickenham' but he couldn’t pull it off!'

Ireland aren’t getting distracted with a Grand Slam on the line in London this weekend.

26.1k

Mar 14th 2018, 6:00 AM

# running repairs

Ankle keeps Kearney out of Ireland session, but Healy and Sexton in full training

Cian Healy and Johnny Sexton got through their respective extra work in the scrum and goal-kicking on top of the field session.

8.3k

Mar 13th 2018, 3:26 PM

# bring it on

'The opportunity that exists is really precious' - Schmidt set for Grand Slam shot

There are battered bodies in Ireland’s squad but no one will be letting up this week.

7.3k

Mar 12th 2018, 5:50 AM

# grand slam is on

Sexton: 'You've got to take these opportunities with both hands when they come'

The experienced out-half recalls O’Gara, O’Connell and O’Driscoll leading Ireland for their 2009 success.

13.1k

Mar 10th 2018, 7:48 PM

# within reach

'It would be really special if we managed to get three championships in five years'

Joe Schmidt says he must find a balance between being critical of young players and building their confidence.

8.4k

Feb 28th 2018, 6:00 AM

# 20 and counting

Federer beats Cilic in five-set victory to claim 20th Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Federer secured his 20th Grand Slam on Sunday after beating Croaita’s Marin Cilic in the Australian Open final.

17.4k

Jan 28th 2018, 12:00 PM

# troubled times

Bankrupt Boris Becker pleads for help in hunt for missing trophies

The German shook up the tennis world when he became the then youngest-ever male Grand Slam champion at the age of 17,

11.2k

Jan 24th 2018, 11:15 PM

# well deserved

Joy Neville wins World Rugby Referee of the Year award to round off an incredible 2017

The former Ireland international refereed the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup earlier this year.

13.5k

Nov 26th 2017, 9:23 PM

# Time to say goodbye

Tennis great Martina Hingis retires for third time with over 20 titles

She had five Grand Slam singles titles to her name when she first retired in 2003.

8.8k

Oct 26th 2017, 6:22 PM

# resilience

Defying age and illness, Venus Williams reaches 39th Slam quarter-final

This year’s Wimbledon and Australian Open runner-up was the oldest woman in this year’s US Open draw.

3.1k

Sep 4th 2017, 9:19 AM

# flushed out

51 unforced errors brings an end to Maria Sharapova's Grand Slam comeback in New York

The Russian was beaten in three sets by Latvian 16th seed Anastasija Sevastova.

5.3k

Sep 3rd 2017, 10:50 PM

# overheads

Play on, player: Wimbledon will spend £71 million on a second roof

Rain delays for the big matches at SW19 will soon be but a distant memory from your childhood.

4.8k

Aug 15th 2017, 1:47 PM

# Upset

Andy Murray faces confidence crisis after Queen's shocker

Jordan Thompson, originally beaten in the qualifying rounds, was only playing him as a last-minute replacement.

5.1k

Jun 21st 2017, 9:43 AM

# HIAgate

Six Nations investigating France's late HIA replacement against Wales

There was also an allegation of a bite on Wales wing George North.

23.5k

Mar 19th 2017, 5:15 PM

# Grand Slam

Scotland win not ideal preparation for England's Dublin decider, warns Johnson

But the former England captain believes Ireland could be beaten heavily if they’re not at their best.

10.9k

Mar 14th 2017, 8:46 PM

# Dream Alive

Ireland two games away from a Grand Slam after victory over France

Tom Tierney’s side beat visiting France 13-10 at Donnybrook this afternoon.

24.2k

Feb 26th 2017, 2:35 PM

# it's a wrap

Top remaining seed Raonic sets up Nadal showdown in last eight of Aussie Open

The Canadian is chasing his maiden Grand Slam victory.

3.4k

Jan 23rd 2017, 1:03 PM

# australian open

Serena Williams books her place in the second round but is the pressure of number 23 getting to her?

The American tennis star has her sights set on a record 23rd grand slam.

4.6k

Jan 17th 2017, 12:35 PM

# The Promised Land

Ireland's McGee now only one win away from the main draw of Australian Open

The Dubliner took another major step forward today.

12.7k

Jan 13th 2017, 12:00 PM

# Legend

Roger Federer is now one victory away from extending another one of his incredible records

The Swiss player still has a shot to add to his record of 17 career Grand Slam championships.

5.7k

Jul 7th 2016, 10:27 AM

# Shock

'What day is semi-final?' asks stunned Vesnina

“I’m close to 30. Most of you are thinking that it’s end of the career.”

11.0k

Jul 5th 2016, 11:35 PM

# Upset

Stunned Djokovic crashes out of Wimbledon as Murray cruises through

The world number one suffered his earliest loss at a Slam since the 2009 French Open.

9.4k

Jul 2nd 2016, 5:29 PM

# Star

England lock Itoje named European player of year after incredible season

Capped four times by England, the youngster was an essential part of the national team that claimed the Six Nations Grand Slam.

6.8k

May 15th 2016, 12:53 PM

# Grand Slam

England prop Joe Marler cited for this alleged strike in win over Wales

Marler may now miss England’s Grand Slam clash against France this weekend.

7.5k

Mar 14th 2016, 12:01 PM

# great pain

'I only have myself to blame' - Wozniacki furious after shock first-round exit

Federer, Djokovic, Sharapova and Serena Williams coast through to second round in straight sets.

8.3k

Jan 18th 2016, 10:06 AM

# Nearly there

Ireland's James McGee one win away from the main draw of Australian Open

One step closer to a second career Grand Slam for the Dubliner.

14.6k

Jan 15th 2016, 12:30 PM

# game set match

Some silly lad tried to steal Serena Williams' mobile phone & he was inevitably humiliated

The relentless tennis champion never gives an inch.

10.5k

Nov 4th 2015, 3:59 PM

# ROG on POC

'He's very intelligent, he's driven, he's a leader'

Ronan O’Gara was full of praise for fellow Munster man Paul O’Connell on the telly tonight.

8.9k

Sep 25th 2015, 12:15 AM

# Legend

Triple Grand Slam winner Jones forced to retire with immediate effect

The 34-year-old back row has called time on his playing career.

11.2k

Aug 20th 2015, 10:29 AM

# grand job

Jordan Spieth is just 25/1 to win the Grand Slam - here's why it's VERY unlikely

History has not been kind on golfers who’ve won the first two Majors in a calendar year.

6.3k

Jun 22nd 2015, 4:30 PM

# Ireland's call

17 times sports made us incredibly proud to be Irish

And don’t worry, it’s not all Italia 90.

32.1k

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Mar 17th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Memories

'You can’t go over there on past glories' - Ireland set for Wales trip

Tommy O’Donnell and Simon Zebo recall watching the famous 2009 Grand Slam-winning game in Cardiff.

6.2k

Mar 5th 2015, 5:35 PM

# History makers

'We're not thinking about Grand Slams yet' - Ireland turn focus to Wales

Ireland will gather for a short training camp in Belfast this week as Warren Gatland’s side come into focus.

5.4k

Mar 2nd 2015, 6:30 AM

# alternate reality

A kick away from being the lost generation: Imagining a world without the '09 Grand Slam

What would Irish rugby look like had Stephen Jones’ kick landed the other side of the crossbar?

12.0k

Feb 17th 2015, 8:31 PM