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# Green and Gold

Last year
2022
Meath's Glory Days bring #SeriousSupport like never before
It’s a week since the Royals were crowned back-to-back All-Ireland senior champions after a remarkable journey.
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Aug 7th 2022, 11:00 AM
Substitute O'Leary bags 1-2 as Kerry rally to clinch Division 2 crown
The Kingdom came back from four points down to defeat Armagh in Croke Park.
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Apr 10th 2022, 4:13 PM
Five changes for Kerry as O'Connor names strong team to face Tyrone
David Clifford, Joe O’Connor, Shane Murphy, Paul Geaney and Micheál Burns all start.
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Mar 25th 2022, 8:59 PM
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'He was only in second gear': JP McManus's Jonbon delivers in style on hurdling debut
The 10-11 favourite — who is a full brother to Douvan — was an easy winner at Newbury.
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Nov 26th 2021, 2:33 PM
Royal fairytale - The day of days for Meath ladies football
The Green and Gold took Croke Park by storm to land a first-ever All-Ireland senior title after a remarkable journey.
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Sep 7th 2021, 2:47 PM
Rugby Australia appoint new chairman hoping to rejuvenate for 2027 World Cup bid
‘The appointment marks a new era as we reset Rugby Australia.’
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May 15th 2020, 11:59 AM
Brilliant 30-yard Lauren Kelly strike gives Ireland win over Brazil at University Games
Ireland produced a dominant performance to keep the reigning champions at bay.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 8:09 AM
Cheika keeps faith in Beale as Hooper returns to face 'Boks
Rassie Erasmus has also tweaked his team after beating New Zealand last time out.
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Sep 27th 2018, 5:27 PM
Mark Roche double gives Ireland men landmark win over Australia in Paris 7s
Australia went into this weekend as the fourth-ranked team in the World Series, but were 10 points off the in-form invitational side.
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Jun 9th 2018, 5:35 PM
Irish fighters win a record four golds at European Schoolboys/girls Championships
Yasmin Meredith, Kaci Crowley, Winnie Christina McDonagh and Michael Faulkner all reigned supreme in Bulgaria.
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May 30th 2018, 7:00 AM
Wallabies could be without Will Genia against Ireland next month
Michael Cheika’s first-choice scrum-half picked up a knee injury in the heavy loss to Ronan O’Gara’s Crusaders.
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May 4th 2018, 2:01 PM
New agreement brings pay rise for Australian rugby players, parity between male and female Sevens teams
Super Rugby teams have been granted a higher salary cap as well as a larger playing squad from this season.
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Jan 10th 2018, 9:06 AM
Donnchadh Walsh returns from injury as Kerry make one change for Mayo replay
Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s side are vying for an All-Ireland final spot in Croke Park tomorrow.
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Aug 25th 2017, 8:13 PM
Australia gunning to 'knock off' Ireland in World Cup opener
The Wallaroos are low on experience, but in no shortage of confidence as they bring their Olympic gold medalists to the 15s game.
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Aug 2nd 2017, 8:55 AM
Late McBrearty point the difference as Donegal edge out Royals
It’ll be Cork or the Connacht losers next up.
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Jul 8th 2017, 8:30 PM
Kingdom pip bitter rivals Cork to tee up a Munster decider against the Deise
A couple of late goals did the trick for Kerry.
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Jun 17th 2017, 9:08 PM
Gold for Ireland's Downey and English at Track Cycling World Cup in LA
The team-mates are bang in form ahead of the World Championships.
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Feb 27th 2017, 8:01 AM
Tallest Wallaby ever and Reds centre Kerevi among new caps for England Test
Christian Leali’ifano is named among the replacements after the birth of his son.
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Jun 9th 2016, 8:27 AM
Joseph Duffy explains why he doesn't get the same amount of Irish support as Conor McGregor
Six years after he beat Conor McGregor, the Donegal man predicts rematch between the two will happen in Croke Park.
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Jan 1st 2016, 1:26 PM
Finishing was the easy part, AAC's tries were thanks to three sensational assists
Take a bow, Giteau, Foley and Mitchell.
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Oct 26th 2015, 8:52 AM
Pocock hits form, but Wallabies unable to claim bonus point against Fiji
The skipper scored two tries in the first 40 minutes to set Australia on the way to an opening win.
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Sep 23rd 2015, 6:32 PM
Will Genia left 'a bit embarrassed' over RWC inclusion at White's expense
Meanwhile, Fiji have included Crusaders star Nemani Nadolo in their 31-man squad.
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Aug 21st 2015, 3:38 PM
All Blacks box clever and 5 more talking points from the Rugby Championship weekend
The big three were pretty impressive.
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Jul 27th 2015, 10:27 AM
Is this Ireland's most famous Wren Boy? (...and do you recognise him?)
It’s all getting a little bit ‘Wicker Man’ in Dingle.
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Dec 26th 2014, 4:08 PM
5 talking points after Ireland's rollercoaster ride against Australia
Including Paul O’Connell’s ability to age like fine wine.
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Nov 22nd 2014, 6:29 PM
Kerry end 20-year wait for All-Ireland minor glory
Man of the Match Micheál Burns inspires Kingdom to first minor crown since 1994.
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Sep 21st 2014, 2:58 PM
No jersey change for Donegal or Kerry in the All Ireland football final
Both the Ulster and Munster champions have been cleared to wear their home kits for the decider on September 21st.
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Sep 2nd 2014, 3:15 PM
Dubs defending was 'juvenile' says Bonner
The minor boss was taken aback by how Dublin’s senior defensive system was torn asunder.
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Sep 2nd 2014, 11:25 AM
Old Trafford flags fly at half mast but United fans still bitter over Glazer takeover
Malcolm Glazer died in Florida yesterday.
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May 29th 2014, 6:07 PM
Aussies kick off Operation Spud Smasher to target 'injured' Jonny Sexton
The lads from GreenandGold feel the Lions outhalf is looking off-colour.
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Jun 26th 2013, 6:00 PM
Genia working hard to sync up with 'adaptable' O'Connor
The young utility back is a minor fitness concern for Australia this week.
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Jun 14th 2013, 1:00 PM
View from Down Under: Time for Australia to embrace James O'Connor era
Jack Howes from Green and Gold Rugby predicts a huge series ahead for the Aussie flyhalf.
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Jun 2nd 2013, 7:20 AM
Lions coming to Australia to strangle the creative Wallaby spirit: Bob Dwyer
The World Cup-winning coach believes current boss Robbie Deans should have selected Quade Cooper in his 25-man squad.
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May 19th 2013, 3:10 PM
Open Thread: Who would you pick in the back 3 for the Lions?
Who’s your favourite speedster?
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Apr 29th 2013, 9:30 PM
Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer recovering after heart attack
The Australian led his country in two Rugby World Cups.
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Jan 3rd 2013, 9:51 AM
Kerry star leaks new jersey design on Twitter
Killian Young gave his Twitter followers – and the rest – a sneak peak of the new Kerry jersey last night.
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Dec 2nd 2011, 11:36 AM
United fans sceptical despite Glazer debt announcement
In Pictures: Manchester United’s American owners say they’ll settle up on Monday. After years of colourful protest however, the Stretford End wants more answers.
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Nov 16th 2010, 3:01 PM