# honesty

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2022

# honesty

'I don't believe Leinster are better rugby players, but they're better professionals'

Andy Friend is challenging himself and his Connacht players to be better with their preparation for games.

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Apr 16th 2022, 1:02 PM

# honesty

'I promise I will get help' – Mark Selby opens up on mental health struggles

Selby was beaten 6-1 in his Masters quarter-final on Friday.

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Jan 15th 2022, 3:05 PM

All time

# Munster Man

'I believe it will change a lot of people's lives because of that'

Munster boss Johann van Graan has praised Keith Earls for his bravery.

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Oct 19th 2021, 2:54 PM

# mental health matters

'It's really important for others to see players as people with problems, and not just players'

Tipperary dual star Roisin Howard discusses the WGPA column she penned ahead of today’s All-Ireland camogie semi-final.

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Nov 28th 2020, 7:45 AM

# honesty

Not ruthless enough, not accurate enough, not good enough

Johnny Sexton knows Ireland had opportunities in Paris tonight – but they were not good enough to take them.

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Oct 31st 2020, 10:23 PM

# honesty

'I remember walking out of the dressing room after the Limerick game and it was just total embarrassment'

Stephen Bennett was reflecting on Waterford’s victory over the Rebels in Walsh Park.

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Jan 28th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Mental Edge

Ulster fired up to shake perception they have 'a bit of a soft underbelly'

Dan McFarland’s side have upfront and honest about their mental shortcomings in recent seasons.

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Nov 29th 2019, 5:00 AM

# Lessons

IRFU will need to be brutally honest as World Cup review begins

The latest underperformance in the biggest competition in the sport leaves many questions.

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Oct 25th 2019, 8:04 PM

# honesty

'Rassie has made a massive difference' - How Erasmus turned the Boks around

The former Munster head coach has overseen South Africa’s transformation into World Cup contenders.

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Oct 22nd 2019, 9:14 AM

# honesty

PSG coach opens up on Neymar's failed Barcelona move

Thomas Tuchel says the Brazil international will not be allowed to ‘relax’.

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Oct 8th 2019, 11:12 AM

# honesty

'We would have expected to be in a better place after three games' - Rory Best

The Ireland captain wants to see his side focusing on the basics that have brought them success before.

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Oct 4th 2019, 5:10 AM

# honesty

'You want your mates to go well but you have to be a little bit selfish about it'

32-year-old Rob Kearney returned to make a strong impression for Ireland against Scotland in the Six Nations.

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Feb 18th 2019, 7:46 AM

# Review

'It was 100% my fault' - Earls keen to bounce back from England error

The Ireland wing is back in full training after a hip injury forced him off last weekend.

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Feb 6th 2019, 12:12 PM

# honesty

Man City are not ready to win the Champions League, claims Guardiola

‘You need something special — we don’t have that.’

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Oct 22nd 2018, 6:16 PM

# honesty

'When Jack left me out of the squad for the Euros, I was devastated… I wasn’t the same player or person'

Ex-Ireland international Dave Langan opens up about the highs and lows of his career.

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Oct 13th 2018, 7:00 AM

# honesty

'I'm not proud of the transfer fee': Neymar insists he's not worth €222 million

The Brazil star has been speaking ahead of his country’s World Cup opener.

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Jun 14th 2018, 11:20 AM

# honesty

'You can't really come out of your room... It's quite a lonely existence'

Ex-Liverpool, Man United and England star Michael Owen on the perils of international football, developing young players and why he’ll never be a manager.

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Apr 23rd 2018, 5:03 PM

# honesty

Sanchez 'expected something better' from himself after move to Man United

The Chilean has scored just one Premier League goal and has been struggling for form at Old Trafford.

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Mar 21st 2018, 6:42 PM

# honesty

'Everyone always says deal with your stuff on the pitch... It's hard when you think you're not getting paid'

Ryan Brennan speaks to The42 about starting over again at St Pat’s following a difficult season with Bray.

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Mar 1st 2018, 7:00 PM

# honesty

'I like horses because they have never caused me pain'

In this extract from his book, retired Irish jockey Kieren Fallon describes his obsession with the sport.

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Dec 31st 2017, 8:00 AM

# honesty

Man City stopper explains how laziness made him a £35m goalkeeper

Ederson admits that he took up a spot between the posts after deciding that any other position was too strenuous for him.

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Nov 27th 2017, 9:52 AM

# Drug Addiction

Dublin footballer Philly McMahon spoke about his brother's death on the Late Late and it was powerful television

“It’s OK to come out and say that I’m not embarrassed.”

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Oct 14th 2017, 9:44 AM

# Drug Addiction

'An opponent taunted me about his overdose' - Dublin footballer Philly McMahon on his brother's death

“It’s OK to come out and say that I’m not embarrassed.”

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Oct 14th 2017, 9:10 AM

# honesty

'A 7-0 win at home to Sweden isn't going to happen'

Arjen Robben gave a frank assessment of the Dutch side’s chances of overhauling their rivals.

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Oct 8th 2017, 1:28 PM

# honesty

'It was probably a bit more special than any other All-Ireland because who knows?'

Dublin’s Philly McMahon on a difficult 2017, and his honest reflection on the cynicism towards the end of the All-Ireland final.

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Sep 29th 2017, 9:00 AM

# honesty

Wayne Rooney felt undeserving of final trophies at Man United

Frustrated with a lack of game time, Wayne Rooney knew late last year he would have to leave the Red Devils.

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Jul 11th 2017, 8:51 AM

# honesty

'Overall it hasn't gone to plan, I'm not going to lie'

Richie Towell admits his Brighton move has not worked out as he had hoped, but remains optimistic about the future.

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Jun 20th 2017, 5:07 PM

# brutal rejection

A guy told his date 'I don't find you attractive' before they'd even had dinner on First Dates

What are you at.

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Jun 7th 2017, 9:33 AM

# harsh words

'It's not up to the standard of Leinster Rugby or myself' - Jack Conan's anger

The dynamic number eight was gutted at his side’s underperformance in defeat to Ulster.

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May 8th 2017, 6:30 AM

# must watch

'I've had a lot of death threats. People see me as anti-British and pro-IRA'

James McClean gave a searingly honest interview on BBC’s Football Focus.

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Apr 29th 2017, 11:21 PM

# sorry bout it

This punter posted money to a pub in Cork after 'feeling bad' about not paying for their pints

The drunken boldness overtook him, but the next morning brought only regret. You know the way.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 1:51 PM

# Priorities

'I’ve taken rugby in a completely different way because of Axel’s death'

Keith Earls felt like he was cheated of the chance to pay tribute to Anthony Foley against Glasgow.

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Nov 25th 2016, 12:00 PM

# honesty

I'm not worth €100 million, says PSG star

Marco Verratti has voiced his surprise at the continuing rise of transfer fees.

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Nov 10th 2016, 10:56 PM

# Action Plan

800m champion Rudisha admits doping is a 'big problem' in Kenya

But the 27-year-old feels the country is on track to turn things around.

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Aug 16th 2016, 5:07 PM

# honesty

Cyrus Christie is 'not the greatest defender' but insists he's 'learning'

The 23-year-old spoke of his frustration at being left in “two-v-one” situations during the Belarus match.

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Jun 6th 2016, 9:58 PM

# the best policy

This car owner is advertising their dodgy old Fiat in a brilliantly honest way

“This car has genuinely ruined my life.”

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May 24th 2016, 9:04 PM

# honesty

Jurgen Klopp feeling like 's***' after cup loss

The manager urged Liverpool to bounce back quickly from their loss to Manchester City.

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Feb 29th 2016, 8:59 AM

# honesty

Philly McMahon opens up about his brother's death in emotional Late Late Show interview

He was applauded for his honesty and bravery.

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Feb 13th 2016, 11:19 AM

# honesty

Troy Deeney: 'Watford were s***'

Meanwhile, Quique Flores and Odion Ighalo have been named the Premier League’s manager and player of the month.

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Jan 15th 2016, 9:30 AM

Domino's gave this man a year of free pizza for his admirable honesty

Would you do the same as he did?

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Sep 22nd 2015, 7:56 PM