# Hooked

This year

2023

# Hooked

'I don’t know where my life would be if I didn’t pick up the rugby ball'

Munster hooker Kate Sheehan’s life has revolved around rugby.

24.1k

Jan 12th 2023, 12:00 PM

All time

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Sexton due another visit to specialist, Kelleher out for up to six weeks

The in-form 21-year-old is due to be fit in time for Ireland’s Six Nations opener.

8.6k

Dec 16th 2019, 1:13 PM

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'I fell in love with them from the first day': How Ireland's slot machine habit fuels addiction

As many as 40,000 of the machines may be in use across the country as the industry operates virtually unchecked.

20.8k

Jul 19th 2019, 12:10 AM

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Sean Cronin's neck makes him a serious doubt for Leinster's Pro12 semi against Scarlets

Sean O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw will return to training today in the hope of proving their fitness for Friday’s clash with Scarlets.

5.3k

May 15th 2017, 1:02 PM

# monday nights rte 2

16 memories from when the whole country was obsessed with Lost

A brief – very brief – love affair.

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Apr 29th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Hooked

Jason Harris-Wright to follow Pat Lam's path to Bristol

It will be the hooker’s second stint with the English club.

9.7k

Apr 11th 2017, 11:34 AM

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Christmas bonus for Connacht and Ireland as New Zealand-born McCartney commits until 2020

McCartney will be eligible to play for Ireland next October.

7.6k

Dec 19th 2016, 1:17 PM

# transition

Retiring Leinster hooker Aaron Dundon to make instant switch to coaching in Jackman's Grenoble

Bernard Jackman is moving up to the director of rugby seat in the Alpine club and his first appointment will be the new forwards coach.

7.1k

Jun 4th 2016, 5:51 AM

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"The media saved my life" - George Hook

The pundit, who retired from television rugby analysis on Saturday, has been speaking about what retirement has in store for him.

31.3k

Mar 23rd 2015, 10:50 AM

# Hooked

George Hook: I won't watch the RTÉ rugby panel after I retire

The RTÉ pundit is preparing for his final Six Nations game this weekend.

32.2k

Mar 17th 2015, 5:11 PM

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10 sports stars who got caught up in the GAA buzz in 2013

Plenty famous faces took an interest in this year’s action.

3.8k

Dec 26th 2013, 6:30 AM

# column

Shane Byrne: Ireland must be braced for super-charged Samoa

Samoa are no longer developing. They’ve arrived, says Ireland’s former hooker.

1.7k

Nov 9th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Hooked

Are You A Social Media Addict?

Take our test to see whether you have this terrible affliction.

13.7k

Jul 31st 2013, 1:15 PM

# late arrival

Updated: Best 'honoured' to join Lions as Hartley goes over the cliff

Best admits he felt low after being omitted from the original squad, but vowed to stay fit and keep his phone close by.

7.3k

May 27th 2013, 4:37 PM

# Job Done

In pictures: Cats show their claws as Galway routed at Croker

The Liam MacCarthy will head for the Marble City tomorrow evening.

5.6k

Sep 30th 2012, 5:21 PM

# Hooked

Jerry Flannery: a career in pictures

Here’s some moments from a glittering life on the pitch.

1.2k

Mar 21st 2012, 8:48 PM

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WATCH: Here's how Ireland's hockey hopefuls kept their London dream alive

The hosts drew 1-1 with top seeds Korea at a sold-out Belfield last night.

231

Mar 14th 2012, 12:04 PM

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Injury concern Best confirmed as good to go for quarter-final

The Ulster man was a doubt for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final because of bruised AC shoulder joint which he picked up in the impressive win over Italy last weekend in Dunedin.

845

Oct 6th 2011, 9:15 AM

# Hooked

Frankie Sheahan's verdict: all signs point to Munster victory

Former Thomond Park favourite insists this is one game that the Reds can’t afford to lose to their old rivals.

292

Apr 2nd 2011, 1:37 PM