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# History Boys

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Atalanta's Ilicic produces a four-goal masterclass for historic victory in front of an empty Mestalla
The Italians have reached the last eight of the Champions League for the first time.
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Mar 10th 2020, 10:40 PM
'Suddenly you're in a situation where it's like, 'Jesus, lads, we're winning''
Nick Popplewell tasted victory against the All Blacks but had more tough days after facing the haka.
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Nov 16th 2018, 11:26 AM
'They have old heads on their shoulders': No fear of Ireland's new breed being overawed in Twickenham
Ireland’s record in London since 2010 could even make a lack of experience an advantage.
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Mar 13th 2018, 6:47 PM
Breffni book first All-Ireland minor semi-final spot since 1974 with late push against Galway
Cavan’s fourth-quarter kick sealed the result.
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Aug 5th 2017, 4:12 PM
Kosovo claim historic draw on competitive debut
Kosovo were accepted into FIFA in May.
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Sep 5th 2016, 10:26 PM
We're off to France! Jon Walters double books Ireland's place at Euro 2016
Ireland have qualified for Euro 2016. Who’s taking the horse to France?
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Nov 16th 2015, 9:52 PM
A definitive ranking of the best Rugby World Cups
Join us on a trip down memory lane.
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Sep 14th 2015, 8:30 AM
Inverness Caledonian Thistle's Twitter account loses the run of itself as Celtic's treble hopes ended
It was a controversial afternoon at Hampden as ICT make history.
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Apr 19th 2015, 3:38 PM
'Every single player in this squad believes we can win JWC' - Ross Molony
The Leinster second row believes his team can defeat England in their Sunday semi final.
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Jun 14th 2014, 6:30 AM
The first Irish goalkeeper to win the FA Cup, his friendship with Seán Lemass and IRA past
Tom Farquharson emigrated to Wales after being arrested for IRA involvement in the early 1920s. He was a cup winner six years later.
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Apr 12th 2014, 7:45 AM
POC: 'If there was ever an Irish team capable of beating New Zealand, this is it'
The Irish captain feels his team are one decent performance away from becoming a team that can achieve great feats.
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Nov 24th 2013, 10:15 AM
Champagne on ice as Cratloe make history with first-ever senior football title
The likes of Podge Collins, Conor Ryan and Conor McGrath will have to line out in a Munster semi-final tomorrow.
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Nov 16th 2013, 4:32 PM
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson hails current crop as his best ever
‘The options we’ve got now all round the park, if we can keep everyone fit, are as good as I’ve had in my time here.’
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Jan 28th 2013, 12:20 PM
Castres v Ulster, Heineken Cup
A home quarter final beckoned for Mark Anscombe’s men if they could win away handsomely in France.
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Jan 19th 2013, 1:38 PM
Poll: which was the best decade for Gaelic football?
Ewan MacKenna wants you to take a view of all the counties, all the players and all the games from each era and consider the entire championship across a decade.
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Jun 8th 2012, 10:21 AM
Back to the future for Donegal and Dublin
The Ulster champions face Pat Gilroy’s side at HQ this weekend for a place in the final with Kerry.
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Aug 26th 2011, 9:15 AM
Focus: the last three Connacht football finals revisited
Last minute winners, one-point victories, three different champions in three years; the western province’s final usually doesn’t disappoint.
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Jul 14th 2011, 12:55 PM
Focus: the last three Munster football finals revisited
Cork and Kerry prepare to do battle for another Munster Championship. Have we been here before?
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Jun 28th 2011, 4:38 PM
The History Boys: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
We’ve been rooting through dusty archives all afternoon to highlight the six important lessons which United and Chelsea can take from their previous encounters.
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Mar 1st 2011, 6:23 PM