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# Grand Slam

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'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.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 6:30 AM
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?
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Feb 17th 2015, 8:31 PM
'Ireland are in pole position to do the Grand Slam' - France prop Uini Atonio
The gigantic front row says Joe Schmidt’s men are the ‘front runners’ to win the championship.
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Feb 15th 2015, 1:41 PM
Declan Kidney won't be taking over as head coach of London Irish
The Premiership club have confirmed the appointment of Tom Coventry ahead of next season.
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Jan 14th 2015, 12:08 PM
From captaincy to Cardiff: 13 brilliant pictures of the great Jack Kyle
It was an incredible career for the 46-cap Ulsterman.
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Nov 28th 2014, 1:21 PM
Li Na bids her farewell to tennis with highly emotional press-conference
The 32 year-old announced last week that persistent knee injuries was the reason behind her decision to quit.
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Sep 21st 2014, 9:30 AM
Nadal wins ninth French Open, 14th Grand Slam
The world number one also became the first man to win five Roland Garros crowns in succession.
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Jun 8th 2014, 6:09 PM
Ireland Women make four changes for final Six Nations clash in France
Philip Doyle’s side are hoping to deny the home team a Grand Slam in Pau.
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Mar 12th 2014, 4:44 PM
Claire Molloy: The woman who gave up her All-Ireland dreams to chase a Grand Slam
The Ireland flanker talks about playing in an All-Ireland final against Cork, her rugby family at Connacht and nearly decapitating Lynne Cantwell.
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Mar 1st 2014, 3:51 PM
D'Arcy disconsolate, but says 'no chance Twickenham defeat will derail entire Championship'
Ireland are down, but not out.
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Feb 23rd 2014, 9:35 AM
Positive sheen of England slugfest wears off fast for 'gutted' Schmidt
Ireland’s head coach was an odd combination of annoyed and enthused after a mixed bag of a day in London.
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Feb 23rd 2014, 8:10 AM
Six things we learned from this weekend's Six Nations action
We pick the bones out of a weekend that ended in disappointment for Ireland.
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Feb 22nd 2014, 6:59 PM
Weir floors Italy in thrilling wooden spoon decider
The 22-year-old Scot held his nerve to settle a topsy-turvy clash.
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Feb 22nd 2014, 3:43 PM
'Devin Toner lives in the same village as me, there must be something in the water'
Ireland Women’s second-row Marie Louise Reilly tells TheScore.ie that the Grand Slam winners are ready to prove a point against England.
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Feb 19th 2014, 8:15 AM
Champion women's rugby team deserve place on national broadcaster, so where are they?
Airing next week’s potential Triple Crown decider on RTE News Now is a step forward, but not far enough.
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Feb 12th 2014, 8:00 AM
Twickenham holds no fear for inspirational O'Connell after whacking Wales
The Ireland captain was still suffering from the remnants of a chest infection on Saturday but was immense against Wales.
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Feb 9th 2014, 8:00 AM
Nora Stapleton column: We haven’t spoken about another Grand Slam
The Ireland out-half takes us behind the scenes to explain their preparation for the clash with Wales.
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Feb 4th 2014, 7:00 AM
Sports Film of the Week: Ireland’s Grand Slam Journey 2009
The memories will come flooding back.
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Jan 26th 2014, 9:30 PM
Top seeds scattered to the wind as Aussie Open shocks keep coming
Maria Sharapova followed Serena Williams out of the Grand Slam tournament today.
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Jan 20th 2014, 10:06 AM
Williams crashes out as Djokovic stretches streak
The American has been struggling with injury.
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Jan 19th 2014, 11:28 AM
Ireland's ongoing inconsistency ended Kidney's reign
We look back on the Cork man’s stint as international coach, which ended after a poor 2013 Six Nations.
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Dec 23rd 2013, 11:00 AM
Briggs: ‘We’ve been able to put women’s rugby on the map’
The Ireland fullback reflects on a stunning year and looks forward to more exciting challenges.
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Dec 23rd 2013, 8:00 AM
Irish women's rugby team to play at the Aviva Stadium
It will be the first time a women’s 6 Nations game has been staged at the venue.
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Dec 20th 2013, 12:20 PM
Sexton and Briggs scoop player of the year gong
The trophy-lifting goal-kickers are the toast of the Guinness Irish rugby writers tonight.
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Nov 11th 2013, 8:00 PM
Epic Grand Slam sends Red Sox into World Series showdown with St Louis
Shane Victorino’s homer sent the Sox Nation wild at Fenway Park with a four-run effort.
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Oct 20th 2013, 11:02 AM
A perfectly-timed photo of a Boston cop celebrating David Ortiz's home run
Don’t call it a comeback.
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Oct 14th 2013, 3:27 PM
Irish women's rugby team honoured at People of the Year awards
The Grand Slam winners took home a collective accolade and tribute was paid to rugby fan Donal Walsh.
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Sep 15th 2013, 1:24 PM
Rafa Nadal loses gruelling 54-shot rally but captures US Open
Both players were shattered after another classic tennis encounter at Flushing Meadows.
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Sep 10th 2013, 8:53 AM
Relive Andy Murray's Wimbledon win through the magic of Lego
Still can’t believe he forgot to hug poor Judy.
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Jul 10th 2013, 3:54 PM
Bartoli is your Wimbledon Ladies champ after Lisicki meltdown
The occasion was too much for the German at SW19.
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Jul 6th 2013, 3:33 PM
Murray beats Janowicz to set up final showdown with Djokovic
In the other semi-final, the Serb defeated heroic Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (6/8), 6-3.
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Jul 5th 2013, 9:43 PM
Marcus Horan delighted to give back to communities that make Munster thrive
The prop forward has one week left as a rugby professional but finds himself busier than ever.
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May 25th 2013, 10:05 AM
Andre Agassi is 43 today and he still knows how to throw down
Chang, Sampras, Courier, McEnroe and the master blaster from Vegas – America doesn’t produce ‘em like they used to.
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Apr 29th 2013, 8:56 PM
Munster's Marcus Horan to retire at the end of the season
The prop has played 224 times for Munster, won 67 Ireland caps and captured the Grand Slam in 2009.
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Apr 11th 2013, 6:02 PM
Here's how Twitter reacted to news that Declan Kidney's contract will not be renewed
Ireland are in the hunt for a new head coach after this afternoon’s announcement.
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Apr 2nd 2013, 4:46 PM
In pictures: Declan Kidney's tenure as Ireland coach
We’ll always have Cardiff.
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Apr 2nd 2013, 4:42 PM
Ireland's Grand Slam-winning women were on the Late Late while we were all watching the football
Here’s the pictures to prove it.
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Mar 22nd 2013, 11:10 PM
Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record
That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?
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Mar 21st 2013, 10:23 AM
Brian O'Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
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Mar 20th 2013, 2:48 PM
Declan Kidney's Pros and Cons list ahead of crunch IRFU meeting
After almost five years at the helm, the Cork native may have coached his last Ireland game.
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Mar 20th 2013, 7:10 AM
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