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# Leading by example

Clifford named as new captain of Kerry's senior footballers

The Fossa clubman, who turns 21 on Wednesday, will lead the Kingdom out for 2020.

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Jan 20th 2020, 5:34 PM

# Leader

'Second best isn't acceptable' - Sexton gets the Ireland captaincy he wanted

The Leinster man says the new job is the biggest honour of his career.

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Jan 16th 2020, 11:30 AM

# Leader

Stuart Hogg named captain and 6 newcomers in Scotland squad for Six Nations

The Exeter Chiefs fullback replaces Stuart McInally.

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Jan 15th 2020, 10:26 AM

# Silent Leader

'If he gets selected as Ireland captain, he’ll do a great job' - Van Graan backs O'Mahony

The 30-year-old Munster skipper is among the candidates to succeed Rory Best.

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Dec 11th 2019, 8:00 AM

# mature

Schmidt expresses caution as 'impressive' James Ryan is touted as Ireland captain

The 23-year-old second row is many people’s choice to succeed Rory Best.

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Dec 4th 2019, 12:00 PM

# Leader

'We come from different backgrounds, different races, and we came together with one goal'

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi delivered a memorable speech after the Springboks beat England in the Rugby World Cup final.

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Nov 2nd 2019, 11:32 AM

# Captain

'He's the sort of person you want to follow' - Farrell leading England by example

The 28-year-old Saracens man is the heartbeat of Eddie Jones’ team.

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Oct 30th 2019, 10:00 PM

# Leader

O'Driscoll says there's 'no rush' with James Ryan being Ireland captain

There have been many calls for the 23-year-old to succeed the retired Rory Best.

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Oct 29th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Rainbow Nation

'I was watching the 2007 final in the tavern because I didn't have a TV at home'

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has proved to be a wonderful leader for Rassie Erasmus’ side.

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Oct 27th 2019, 3:37 PM

# Leader

O'Mahony primed for the 'biggest' game of his career against All Blacks

The Munster man will play in his first World Cup knock-out game on Saturday.

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Oct 16th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Leader

Sexton bemused by criticism of Ireland as Schmidt's side gear up for All Blacks

The 34-year-old out-half says the Kiwis are accustomed to dealing with the pressure of being favourites.

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Oct 14th 2019, 2:33 AM

# main man

'It has taken a while but it was worth the wait and I’m incredibly proud'

Johnny Sexton has been named Ireland captain for the first time at the age of 34.

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Oct 1st 2019, 9:25 AM

# in the zone

Ireland confident that 'calm' Jack Carty will step up against Japan

The 27-year-old has been handed a huge starting opportunity at the World Cup.

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Sep 26th 2019, 10:00 AM

# Captain

Rory Best leads by example in superb showing from Ireland's pack

The 37-year-old completed the full 80 minutes as his side dismantled Scotland.

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Sep 22nd 2019, 2:45 PM

# Leader

Decision on Ireland's World Cup captaincy not finalised, says Schmidt

Rory Best remains the favourite to lead Ireland in Japan.

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Aug 28th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Final Chapter

'We can’t keep thinking, ‘We need to be like 2018.' We need to be better'

Ireland captain Rory Best believes his team can overcome this year’s Six Nations disappointment.

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Aug 24th 2019, 6:45 AM

# Leader

Alun Wyn Jones: Fatherhood helped me become a better captain

The Welsh Grand Slam-winning captain admits having children gave him some perspective on his playing career.

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Aug 7th 2019, 2:49 PM

# Leader

Carapaz grabs pink jersey with Giro stage 14 win

The 25-year-old edged ahead of Primoz Roglic in the standings after breaking from the chief contenders on the Giro’s toughest hill yet.

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May 25th 2019, 6:11 PM

# Leader

'He's a man for the big games': Bernardo Silva urges Kompany to stay as contract winds down

The Belgian’s current deal is up at the end of the season and the midfielder wants Manchester City’s captain to remain at the club.

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May 7th 2019, 4:58 PM

# Ireland Women

'We have to be tough on each other because that's how you go forward'

Ireland Women have no games this summer, while the five top nations play each other in July

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Apr 28th 2019, 7:00 AM

# fast start

Sam Bennett extends his lead at Tour of Turkey

The Irish rider finished second in today’s third stage to Edremit.

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Apr 18th 2019, 6:55 PM

# Leader

'Pressure can do very strange things to you' - Ireland captain Best

The 36-year-old made his final appearance in the Six Nations in Cardiff.

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Mar 16th 2019, 10:30 PM

# Leader

Boost for Westmeath as key defender returns while experienced forward named captain

Kieran Martin replaces John Heslin as skipper.

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Jan 29th 2019, 3:23 PM

# Leader

Reds defender Van Dijk emerges as a doubt through illness

The big Dutchman has been a colossus since joining Liverpool but he could miss their Premier League meeting with Leicester City.

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Jan 29th 2019, 2:09 PM

# Leader

Pogba could be Man United captain after Mourinho demotion, says Solskjaer

The caretaker boss says the Frenchman may get the chance to lead the club again after being stripped of the deputy role by the Portuguese.

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Jan 24th 2019, 11:55 PM

# flaw

'He's more an individual player than a leader'

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has demanded more from Eden Hazard.

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Jan 23rd 2019, 11:00 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

# Big Move

Wales hooker Ken Owens redeployed at number eight for Scarlets

The 32-year-old has been forced into a major positional change due to injuries.

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Jan 4th 2019, 1:48 PM

# Germany

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, ally of Merkel, elected new leader of CDU party

Kramp-Karrenbauer narrowly defeated Friedrich Merz, a one-time Merkel rival.

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Dec 7th 2018, 4:20 PM

# politico

Mary Lou McDonald named as a 'Disruptor' who will help shape Europe in 2019

The Sinn Féin leader is also described as a ‘unifier’ by the publication.

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Dec 4th 2018, 10:52 AM

# sinn féin think-in

Mary Lou said she is struck by the number of men that attempt to 'mansplain' her job

The Sinn Féin leader said she is in charge of the party, and no ‘shadowy figures’ are in control.

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Sep 4th 2018, 1:11 PM

# Skipper

Back row Jarrad Butler succeeds Muldoon as Connacht captain

The former Brumbies man earned respect with a big first season for the province.

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Aug 15th 2018, 7:53 PM

# Leader

Johnny Sexton succeeds retired Isa Nacewa as Leinster's captain

Rhys Ruddock is the province’s new vice-captain.

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Aug 7th 2018, 4:51 PM

# main man

Sensational Sexton shows his class and composure for Ireland

The 32-year-old was instrumental in the series success in Australia.

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Jun 25th 2018, 12:30 PM

# Scoring Star

Dublin's captain fantastic lands top award to cap historic league campaign

Deadly forward Sinéad Aherne has been named Player of the Month for May.

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Jun 18th 2018, 4:13 PM

# Skipper

O'Mahony leads by example in outstanding performance in Melbourne

The Munster man had a superb game for Joe Schmidt’s side.

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Jun 16th 2018, 10:15 PM

# Leader

'He's very good at watching out for other people, just to make sure everyone's okay'

The oldest competitor at the Special Olympics Ireland Games will lead from the front this weekend.

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Jun 14th 2018, 3:22 PM

# Skipper

'It's a huge honour' - O'Mahony steps into Best's shoes against Wallabies

The Ireland captain has belief in Joey Carbery’s ability to guide the team at out-half.

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Jun 8th 2018, 10:30 AM

# pom

'You want your captain to lead by example and there's no better man'

Peter O’Mahony will captain Ireland in Saturday’s first Test against the Wallabies.

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Jun 7th 2018, 4:23 PM

# criminal justice

Trump holds meeting with Kim Kardashian days away from historic summit with North Korea leader

Kardashian was expected to meet aide Jared Kushner but in the end she met with President Donald Trump.

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May 31st 2018, 7:17 AM