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# Influence

Last month
May 2023
# Influence
Playing for Ange Postecoglou ‘makes me feel alive’
Joe Hart was full of praise for his manager.
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May 10th 2023, 12:56 PM
This year
2023
# Influence
Arteta praises impact of January signings as Arsenal prepare for Liverpool test
Champions League winner Jorginho arrived from Chelsea along with Leandro Trossard from Brighton.
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Apr 9th 2023, 10:05 AM
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'It drives you to be the best' - Treadwell hoping Ireland experience can help Ulster
The second row came on from the bench in the Grand Slam clincher against England.
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Apr 1st 2023, 9:00 AM
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The former Ireland international guiding a potential future one
Sean Roughan on how Mark Kennedy has helped shape his career.
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Mar 22nd 2023, 5:04 PM
Last year
2022
# Influence
Michael Carrick reveals Alex Ferguson advice before taking Middlesbrough job
The 41-year-old played under Ferguson at Manchester United.
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Oct 25th 2022, 6:32 PM
# lanny
Leinster bracing for loss of Lancaster as Top 14 side Racing swoop
The Englishman has been with the Irish province since 2016.
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Sep 22nd 2022, 12:00 PM
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Sexton and O'Mahony lead the way again on another historic day for Irish rugby
The two most experienced players in Ireland’s team were to the fore during a famous win in Dunedin.
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Jul 9th 2022, 8:09 PM
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'I hope he is proud' - Praise for the man who helped instigate Ireland's youth football rejuvenation
A number of promising youngsters have emerged of late and Vera Pauw says Ruud Dokter deserves credit.
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Jun 16th 2022, 8:05 AM
# Key Man
McCloskey a doubt for Ulster's massive URC clash with the Sharks
The influential centre is still nursing a groin injury.
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May 16th 2022, 3:09 PM
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'Mack has really stepped up as a leader. The Six Nations was unbelievable for him'
Connacht hooker Dave Heffernan and co. enjoyed a crucial win in Italy ahead of their Leinster clashes.
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Apr 4th 2022, 7:38 PM
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'He was immense' - Hugo Keenan shines again for Ireland in Twickenham win
The 25-year-old continues to grow as a force in Test rugby.
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Mar 14th 2022, 9:00 AM
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Zebo has no complaints over Ireland omission as he adds energy to Munster
The 31-year-old hasn’t played a huge amount of rugby this season but has signed a new contract.
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Feb 16th 2022, 6:00 AM
All time
# Influence
'Rashford had helped raise around £20million for FareShare, shattering his initial target of £100,000'
Read an extract from ‘The Dream Factory’.
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Dec 31st 2021, 3:00 PM
# CONNECTION
'She has been incredible' - Munster's Kilcoyne hails influence of Currid
The performance psychologist has also had great success with the Limerick hurlers.
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Dec 17th 2021, 8:42 AM
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'I spoke to him before the game' - One Lagos-born Irish youngster is aiming to follow in the footsteps of another
Joshua Kayode on being inspired by Chiedozie Ogbene.
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Nov 16th 2021, 1:00 PM
# Influence
Ireland U21 international grateful for departing Mick McCarthy's assistance
Joel Bagan has been getting plenty of game time with Cardiff in the Championship this season.
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Nov 9th 2021, 9:32 PM
# hot prospect
An Ireland player of the past on guiding one being tipped to star in the future
Stephen Carr believes Inter Milan’s Kevin Zefi has the potential to go ‘all the way’ in the game.
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Nov 7th 2021, 10:20 AM
# Influence
Lionel Messi brought 'calmness' to PSG on debut
The Argentina international’s arrival was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from the 6,000 travelling fans.
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Aug 30th 2021, 11:54 AM
# Key Man
Furlong looks a certainty but plenty of Irish hopes for Lions' Test 23
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw were pre-tour favourites to start.
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Jul 19th 2021, 8:00 PM
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'He's top class' - Praise for Ireland's Champions League-winning coach
John Egan and Stephen Kenny have both hailed the impact of Anthony Barry.
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Jun 8th 2021, 12:01 AM
# Skipper
Farrell hails Sexton's enduring influence after Ireland captain's return in Rome
‘His performance was excellent but it’s more than that.’
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Mar 1st 2021, 8:03 AM
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Former Tottenham boss makes swift impact as Schalke end 30-match winless run
Christian Gross oversaw their first Bundesliga victory in just under a year.
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Jan 9th 2021, 5:02 PM
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England's Itoje seeks solace from 'The Lion King' as Ireland await
The animated children’s film is providing the England star with unusual inspiration.
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Nov 20th 2020, 10:40 PM
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250-cap lock Devin Toner continues to 'nurture' Leinster's young guns
The 34-year-old remains a key part of the set-up alongside fellow veteran Scott Fardy.
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Nov 2nd 2020, 5:00 AM
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James Ryan went to Paris as 'a kid' in 2018 but returns as an Ireland leader
The 24-year-old has enjoyed taking responsibility for running the Ireland lineout.
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Oct 29th 2020, 5:00 AM
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More touches, more influence for Stockdale from fullback
The Ireland wing has been getting test runs at 15 for his province.
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Aug 26th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Rooney hopes Irish teen starlet and other youngsters can learn from Man United defeat
The Derby County player-coach praised Jason Knight for his performance against Manchester United.
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Mar 5th 2020, 11:50 PM
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'We lost 2-0 and Roy had a pop off the players. I took a bit off him. But I was thinking: this is what I want'
David Meyler on being the son of an All-Ireland winner, life after football and signing for his hero.
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Mar 4th 2020, 12:19 PM
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'I think he's going to be a big, big player for us this season'
Ian Morris reserved high praise for Gary Deegan after his eye-catching performance against Dundalk on Friday.
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Feb 24th 2020, 6:00 AM
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'Milner asked if he could come along' - Critchley
The Reds veteran was quick to offer his support despite being stuck on the sidelines during Liverpool’s FA Cup win last night.
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Feb 5th 2020, 10:34 AM
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Van Persie on Greenwood: 'Every game he tries to copy me'
A former Old Trafford favourite has been impressed with the in-form teenager.
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Dec 17th 2019, 9:55 AM
# Influence
The Augustinian brother who became a pioneering figure for women's soccer in Ireland
Bernard Twomey on devoting much of his life to the beautiful game.
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Dec 1st 2019, 7:00 AM
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'Joe has changed the outlook on rugby for young generations'
Peter O’Mahony says that Joe Schmidt’s impact on Irish rugby will be felt all the way down to primary school level.
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Oct 24th 2019, 8:39 AM
# Influence
Hazard pulls strings as Real Madrid earn vital win
Elsewhere, there were victories for Bayern Munich, PSG and Juventus.
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Oct 22nd 2019, 10:35 PM
# Influence
The All Blacks have always loomed large for Kiwi native Joe Schmidt
The Ireland head coach and Steve Hansen have had some great battles since 2013.
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Oct 18th 2019, 8:46 AM
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Fabinho reveals the role 'agent' Firmino played in Liverpool transfer
The versatile Brazilian completed a switch to Anfield in the summer of 2018, with a fellow countryman helping to put a big-money move in place.
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May 30th 2019, 1:20 PM
# Influence
Van der Flier takes inspiration from Nacewa's injury mindset
The Leinster flanker says Nacewa’s attitude around setbacks and rehab opened his eyes.
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May 23rd 2019, 2:09 PM
# mentor
Leinster keen to keep influential Scott Fardy beyond end of season
The 34-year-old is in superb form and has a strong influence within the squad.
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Jan 17th 2019, 7:18 PM
# Influence
'He's definitely different to how he played' - The Irish striker thriving under Joey Barton
Paddy Madden on how a move to League One outfit Fleetwood Town has reignited his career.
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Dec 30th 2018, 8:00 AM
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'The Derry Pele' pulls the strings as Finn Harps advance in First Division play-off
Paddy McCourt was imperious as he prolonged his playing career for two more weeks.
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Oct 19th 2018, 10:18 PM
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