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# Grudge match

Last month
April 2023
# Grudge match
Hossein Vafaei steps up war of words with Ronnie O’Sullivan
The pair will meet in the last 16 on Friday.
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Apr 17th 2023, 1:40 PM
Last year
2022
# Grudge match
Munster might win respect - but the odds are still stacked in Ulster's favour
Munster take on Ulster this evening in the URC at Thomond Park.
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Oct 29th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Grudge match
'Hell-bent' Wallabies say they respect All Blacks haka
Australia have not beaten New Zealand in Eden Park since 1986.
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Sep 23rd 2022, 10:02 AM
# Grudge match
Anthony Joshua to face Oleksandr Usyk in rematch on August 20 in Saudi Arabia
Joshua will be attempting to become world heavyweight champion for a third time.
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Jun 19th 2022, 6:57 PM
All time
# Grudge match
‘We owe them one – last year’s defeat still irks me’
As Eddie Jones plots revenge against Wales tomorrow, Wayne Pivac refuses to do a Gatland and play mind games with his Aussie rival.
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Mar 6th 2020, 8:45 AM
# Grudge match
Hearn keen to ensure Serrano doesn't 'wriggle' out of women's superfight with Taylor
The promoter says Serrano has already signed a deal to fight Taylor, and is concerned by the confusion on the Puerto Rican’s end.
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Apr 17th 2019, 7:58 PM
# Grudge match
'She better be ready for me': Serrano sounds warning to rival Katie Taylor after 40-second KO
Now a seven-weight world champion, Amanda Serrano is pencilled in to fight Taylor later this year.
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Jan 19th 2019, 1:52 AM
# Grudge match
Italy silence cull call with four-try win over Georgia
Conor O’Shea’s men bounced back from last week’s drubbing against Ireland to beat their closest-ranked rivals.
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Nov 10th 2018, 4:01 PM
# grudge
The feud between John McCain and Donald Trump has continued even after the senator's death
McCain has take a shot at Trumpian policies in a farewell statement to US citizens.
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Aug 27th 2018, 8:08 PM
# Grudge match
Captain fantastic Marquez delighted as Mexico trump USA
The skipper said the victory could help the Mexican people forget the “intolerance” of the US Presidential election.
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Nov 12th 2016, 2:00 PM
# Grudge match
Days after Trump's election, USA take on Mexico in a politically charged World Cup qualifier
Both sides have made the CONCACAF Fifth Round and are vying for a place in Russia in 2018.
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Nov 9th 2016, 4:25 PM
# Money Talks
'I will go at him with every strength and fibre of my being.'
Floyd Mayweather rivalry with Diego Corrales was fuelled by mutual hatred – as explained in this extract from MONEY: The Life and Fast Times of Floyd Mayweather
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Dec 30th 2015, 1:00 PM
# Grudge match
Manny Pacquiao is demanding a rematch with Floyd Mayweather
Money Mayweather has been accused of taking an IV that he should’t have.
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Sep 12th 2015, 3:13 PM
# Grudge match
It looks like Ronda Rousey's next victim is about to be confirmed
The undefeated champion is Brazil-bound for UFC 190.
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Mar 19th 2015, 3:00 PM
# Grudge match
Longford dumped Dublin U21s out in 2013 and they'll get a chance to repeat that in a fortnight
Too easy for Longford against Louth tonight.
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Mar 5th 2015, 8:10 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Ulster, RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final
We got our sunscreen on to find out who would earn the right to face Glasgow in the Pro12 Grand Final.
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May 17th 2014, 6:10 PM
# Grudge match
'We're ready to have the kitchen sink thrown at us' - Rhys Priestland
The Welsh out-half has a winning record over Ireland during his four-year Test career.
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Feb 6th 2014, 8:16 PM
# rematch
Pacquiao, Bradley set for rematch as Mayweather hopes fade
A controversial split-decision marred their first fight.
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Jan 25th 2014, 9:32 PM
# Ambitious
Sylvester Stallone predicts Everton will beat Norwich 17-0 today
We better get John Ruddy out of our Fantasy Football team.
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Jan 11th 2014, 10:16 AM
# column
Best mates Swift and McCarthy will be gunning for each other - Adrian Flavin
Connacht versus Leinster will be decided at the breakdown but keep an eye out for the battle of the heavy-hitters.
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Jan 1st 2014, 5:53 PM
# wrinkly warrior
'We're 2 old guys trying to sort a grudge' - Steve Collins on his boxing comeback
File the planned bout with Roy Jones Jr. in the ‘bad idea’ category.
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Apr 11th 2013, 2:27 PM
# Grudge match
Marquez has unfinished business with Pac Man
Juan Manuel Marquez wants to settle the score when he meets Manny Pacquiao for the fourth time in eight years.
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Dec 7th 2012, 10:00 AM
# November Tests
Argentina make 4 changes to starting XV ahead of Ireland clash
Pumas’ flanker Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain the side at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 2:34 PM
# IreArg
Kidney striving to shake Argentina loose and claim rankings boost
The two sides have identical results over their past 10 games and are separated by a solitary ranking point.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 10:45 AM
# IreArg
Heaslip cracks it – Play Argentina for 80 minutes or we won’t come close
The Irish captain may be on to something here.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 7:05 AM
# November Tests
Mike Ross eager to atone for scrum slip-up against Springboks
The Leinster prop proved he was human against South Africa. He will be hoping to lift expectations when he faces Argentina.
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Nov 21st 2012, 9:41 AM
# Grudge match
'I'm sure we're going to hop off each other at the weekend' - Keith Earls
Replacing the world-class Brian O’Driscoll may prove impossible but a starring role against Argentina won’t go astray.
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Nov 20th 2012, 6:45 PM
# Grudge match
Preview: Hate and hype fuel Haye-Chisora clash
No world titles are at stake, but the two most notorious fighters in England will draw a massive crowd to Upton Park on Saturday night.
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Jul 14th 2012, 10:06 AM
# Grudge match
No starting place for Seanie Johnston in Kildare team to face native Cavan
Kieran McGeeney makes two changes to his Lilywhites side for the much-anticipated clash at Breffni Park on Sunday.
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Jul 11th 2012, 11:45 AM
# Grudge match
Haye and Chisora set for Upton Park bout
The London boxers, who infamously clashed at a press conference in February, have been sanctioned to fight by the Luxembourg Boxing Association.
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May 8th 2012, 9:34 AM
# Grudge match
Marquez v Pacquiao: this time it's personal
The two boxers have become engaged in a war of words ahead of their fight on November 12.
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Oct 27th 2011, 4:39 PM
# Grudge match
Northampton come looking for revenge in Dublin
Super 15 side Melbourne Rebels are also travelling to Donnybrook as part of a pre-season series to test the mettle of the Blues ahead of the RaboDirect PRO12 campaign.
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Jun 16th 2011, 6:47 PM
# Grudge match
Louth and Meath to meet in Breffni Park
Wee County chiefs to make decision this afternoon on location of much-anticipated showdown, a repeat of last year’s Leinster final.
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Jun 13th 2011, 12:51 PM