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# Last Chance Saloon

This year
2023
Browne: 'No hiding' from fact Dutch clash is must-win
Ireland’s qualification hopes will be all but over without victory against the Netherlands on Sunday.
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Sep 7th 2023, 11:09 PM
Last year
2022
Military in the Channel and scrapping the licence fee: Johnson plots policies to save his job
The UK Prime Minister is on the brink.
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Jan 17th 2022, 2:47 PM
All time
What can we expect from Scotland? Great Scots or the great pretenders?
Scotland have beaten Ireland only four times in the Six Nations era – so why will it be different tomorrow?
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Mar 13th 2021, 12:00 PM
Trump and Biden dial aggression down a notch in final presidential debate
The debate began at 2am Irish-time and last for just over 90 minutes.
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Oct 23rd 2020, 3:54 AM
Under-fire Kepa handed chance to hold off new signing Mendy for Chelsea starting slot
The Blues have added a goalkeeper to take their summer spending past €250m, and they are still being linked with a move for Declan Rice.
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Sep 25th 2020, 3:54 PM
If Munster miss out on quarters it won't be a failure, argues Quinlan
Former Munster great says perspective is needed as Johann van Graan’s side face survival Sunday in Paris.
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Jan 10th 2020, 6:05 AM
Johnson v Corbyn: The key moments from the final head-to-head election debate
The BBC hosted the hour-long face off.
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Dec 6th 2019, 11:05 PM
Leo Varadkar to meet Boris Johnson tomorrow to discuss securing a Brexit deal
Michel Barnier said today that the EU and UK are “not really in a position to be able to find an agreement at this time”.
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Oct 9th 2019, 5:00 PM
There's been a huge increase in the number of Leaving Cert appeals
The increase comes after last year’s legal challenge.
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Aug 30th 2019, 11:00 AM
Seamus Power finds his season's best when he needed it most
The Waterford native — battling to keep his PGA Tour card — shot an opening-round 64 at the Wyndham Championship.
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Aug 1st 2019, 6:27 PM
On your marks: Entries for sold-out Dublin Marathon re-open on Monday
Organisers are opening up an additional 2,500 spaces on a first come, first served basis.
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Jun 28th 2019, 2:45 PM
Áras race enters endgame as all six candidates take part in RTÉ Prime Time debate
David McCullagh was on hosting duties in Montrose.
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Oct 23rd 2018, 11:53 PM
Kell Brook says time is running out to make grudge match with 'little b**ch' Khan
Kell Brook believes 2018 could be the last chance to make a fight between himself and Amir Khan.
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Sep 8th 2018, 4:38 PM
'There was an awful sense of disappointment. We felt like we let something slip and get away from us'
Kerry snatched a draw against Monaghan at the weekend which means the Ulster side will have to get a result against Galway to progress to the All-Ireland semi-finals.
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Jul 25th 2018, 6:55 PM
On the brink, Argentina handed a final shot at World Cup salvation
Leo Messi and the rest of Jorge Sampaoli’s troubled squad have one final shot at redemption against Nigeria on Tuesday.
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Jun 25th 2018, 7:56 AM
Bath thrash London Irish to confirm Ulster will face Ospreys for last Champions Cup berth
We’re set for a Sunday showdown at Kingspan Stadium.
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May 5th 2018, 7:00 PM
'The door is not completely shut': No more slip-ups as Ulster bid to save faltering season
Jono Gibbes has urged his players to build on last week’s win in Edinburgh.
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Apr 11th 2018, 9:56 AM
McDowell probes for cracks in Nóirín O'Sullivan's narrative but fails to land knockout blow
Nóirín O’Sullivan has been consistent and composed in the face of fierce questioning this week.
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Jan 24th 2018, 6:01 AM
Mayo face tricky trip to Clare in Round 3A, Meath to host Donegal
Both games will be played this weekend, 8/9 July.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 9:04 AM
The player ratings as the Lions are held to a draw by Hurricanes
Iain Henderson stood out for the tourists, but his yellow card signaled the start of a brilliant ‘Canes comeback.
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Jun 27th 2017, 10:58 AM
'I'd just be thankful to play again' - Ireland defender's mission to find a club after nightmare spell
32-year-old Sean St Ledger is refusing to retire despite being out of football for the past 18 months.
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May 31st 2017, 5:00 PM
Northampton Saints v Connacht, Champions Cup play-off semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as Connacht tried to extend their season and hope of playing in the Champions Cup next season.
May 20th 2017, 5:47 PM Carty is smashed behind the gainline. Saints pour in after the breakdown AND WIN THE TURNOVER. FULL-TIME! Northampton 21 Connacht 15
May 20th 2017, 5:35 PM PENALTY! Northampton 21 Connacht 15 (Mallinder ’70)
May 20th 2017, 5:25 PM TRY! Northampton 18 Connacht 15 (Heffernan ’61)
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May 20th 2017, 2:53 PM
Connacht to face Northampton in Champions Cup play-off after Stade Francais triumph
The Paris club had previously lost four European finals — two in the premier European Cup.
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May 12th 2017, 10:53 PM
Lobov keen to capitalise on unexpected third bite at the cherry at UFC 202
The 30-year-old has been tasked with getting SBG Ireland off to a winning start this weekend in Las Vegas.
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Aug 16th 2016, 9:30 PM
5 talking points as Clare, Limerick, Cork and Wexford set for qualifier battles
It’s all on the line in next Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC qualifiers in Thurles, with quarter-final spots on offer.
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Jul 4th 2016, 5:30 PM
Maguire returns in goal as Dublin hurlers make 3 changes for crunch Cork clash
The Dubs will be aiming to keep their season alive when they face the Rebels at Páirc Uí Rinn tomorrow night.
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Jul 1st 2016, 1:40 PM
Ireland name Niamh Briggs in 7s squad for this weekend's Olympic qualifier in UCD
The stakes couldn’t be any higher for the
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Jun 21st 2016, 7:22 PM
'It's not the end of the world. Keep your head up. We still have one more chance' - Randolph
Ireland’s number one is staying positive despite the disappointment of their latest result at Euro 2016.
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Jun 19th 2016, 12:05 AM
Van Gaal: Manchester derby a 'do-or-die' fixture in United's season
The rivals lock horns at 4pm this afternoon.
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Mar 20th 2016, 10:33 AM
Oscar Pistorius is not giving up on avoiding jail for murder
He’s appealing his murder conviction, but even if he fails he mightn’t be sentence to prison.
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Jan 11th 2016, 4:05 PM
Here's why it's very unlikely Diarmuid Connolly's DRA appeal would succeed
The Dublin star is expected to take his case to the independent Disputes Resolution Authority.
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Sep 4th 2015, 10:19 AM
'It's something the players will be very alien to' - Last chance for Welsh outsiders
Neil Jenkins says that there are “numerous” places up for grabs in the Welsh squad.
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Aug 29th 2015, 12:10 PM
Mastermind Schmidt, rising White and more talking points from Ireland's XV
Luke Fitzgerald at 13, frontliners return and Joe Schmidt’s masterplan.
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Aug 27th 2015, 2:00 PM
Sam Burgess to make England debut as Lancaster names team for first World Cup warm-up
France are the opposition this Saturday.
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Aug 10th 2015, 5:31 PM
5 talking points as Sligo, Tyrone, Donegal and Galway target All-Ireland quarter-finals
The scene is set for the round 4B qualifiers.
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Jul 31st 2015, 5:00 PM
Cork, Kildare, Westmeath and Fermanagh staring at All-Ireland football qualifier exit door
The championship will end for two of these four counties this weekend.
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Jul 25th 2015, 8:45 AM
5 key questions as Tipp, Tyrone, Galway and Derry face qualifier battles
It’s a big weekend in the All-Ireland football qualifiers.
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Jul 18th 2015, 8:15 AM
6 talking points as Cork, Clare, Limerick and Dublin chase hurling qualifier glory
It’s two from four to advance to the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals.
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Jul 11th 2015, 12:20 PM
5 talking points from the All-Ireland hurling qualifier round 1 draw
There’s plenty at stake in the four upcoming clashes.
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Jun 22nd 2015, 3:19 PM
Connacht 'have nothing to fear' in Champions Cup visit to Gloucester
Captain John Muldoon explained the difficulty of first-halves at the Sportsground.
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May 18th 2015, 6:00 AM
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