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Analysis: Henshaw shines as Ireland's attack shows exciting signs of progress
Attack coach Mike Catt will have been pleased with Ireland’s width, decision-making, and passing.
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# intent
Analysis: What did we see from Ireland's attack as the Andy Farrell era began?
Johnny Sexton and co. did look to play but their execution and decision-making was poor at times.
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Feb 2nd 2020, 8:00 PM
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Analysis: Ringrose shines as Ireland's strong defence shuts Scotland down
Ireland had a 94% tackle success rate and gave up only three linebreaks on Sunday.
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Sep 24th 2019, 3:00 PM
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Analysis: Beirne's destruction, Earls' try-saver and Carbery's class
Johann van Graan’s Munster delivered their most compelling performance of the season on Friday night.
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Jan 14th 2019, 3:00 PM
Team Sky's legacy, alcohol sponsorship in sport and the week's best sportswriting
Sit back and enjoy some of the best of the week’s long-form writing.
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Dec 16th 2018, 10:30 AM
# Well read
Googling Gaelic football, 'the best decision' of Kevin Cassidy's life and the week's best sportswriting
Stick the kettle on and enjoy the best of the week’s sportswriting.
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Nov 18th 2018, 8:30 AM
# Concussion
‘You’re going to need to call these line-outs because I can’t remember any of them’
Iain Henderson suffered the first concussion of his career last weekend. Here he describes in detail how it unfolded from his perspective.
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Oct 5th 2018, 9:02 AM
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Analysis: Moldova game highlights the best and worst of Wes Hoolahan
The Ireland and Norwich star’s best and worst attributes were on display on Sunday night.
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Oct 11th 2016, 3:32 PM
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Analysis: The 24 minutes that cost Ireland against Sweden
The Boys in Green could come to rue failing to hold onto their lead on Monday.
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Jun 15th 2016, 12:17 PM
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Alastair Campbell on winning, how he inspired a Down GAA team & Celebrity Bainisteoir
The former political strategist and Director of Communications for Tony Blair indirectly pushed St. Bronagh’s to championship glory.
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Nov 29th 2015, 8:00 AM
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Analysis: Lack of confidence and individual errors cost Ireland automatic Euros spot
We take a comprehensive look at the issues that hampered the Irish team’s campaign.
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Oct 14th 2015, 5:22 PM
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Analysis: Why James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman are so important for Everton
The Irish duo will be critical to their team’s hopes of getting a decent result in tomorrow’s Merseyside derby.
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Sep 26th 2014, 9:00 PM
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Fantasy or reality? Pearse Doherty wanted to explain 'Shinnernomics', so here's what he said...
They’re the subject of much debate so we asked Sinn Féin a few questions about their budget proposals this week. Here’s what the party finance spokesperson said…
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Jun 29th 2014, 8:00 AM
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Shinnernomics: Opponents call them fantasy, so how realistic are Sinn Féin's budget proposals?
The rise of Sinn Féin raises obvious questions about what they would do in government. We take a closer look at the party’s economic policies.
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Jun 15th 2014, 8:15 AM