# learning curve

Last year

2022

Working in dental clinics and surgical theatres, Okunbor finds opportunities in injury

Okunbor’s first senior season with Kerry on his return from Australia ended without a single minute of league or Championship action.

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Nov 7th 2022, 5:02 PM

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# learning curve

'He's very talented but you need to fit that talent into teamwork'

Felipe Contepomi has backed Harry Byrne to learn from a difficult cameo off the bench during Leinster’s defeat to Ulster.

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Nov 30th 2021, 7:15 AM

# 10 to 15

Payne thrilled with progress of 'one of the hardest workers' Lowry

The 22-year-old kept a high tempo throughout the 9-try demolition of Zebre, Ulster’s sixth straight win.

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Nov 19th 2020, 6:41 AM

# learning curve

‘I don’t think I failed’ – Ireland’s Conor Masterson on his Liverpool departure

The defender was told of his release by the Anfield club at the end of this season.

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May 29th 2019, 6:00 AM

# learning curve

Fine margins in attack and defence play on Larmour's mind

But the 21-year-old is desperate to absorb the lessons in defeat and finish the season on a high with Leinster.

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May 16th 2019, 6:30 AM

# learning curve

Jones sees Twickenham collapse as 'a great lesson' for England

The hosts squandered a 31-point lead and needed a last-gasp try to snatch a draw against Scotland.

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Mar 17th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Reality check

'Leinster are really phenomenal, they're a class team'

Toulouse are still in the hunt for a quarter-final spot, but their 12-game unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt in Dublin.

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Jan 12th 2019, 6:30 PM

# A night to forget

Liverpool must learn from 'reality check' ahead of top-of-the-table City clash - Wijnaldum

The midfielder urged his side to learn lessons from their Champions League loss to Napoli,

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Oct 4th 2018, 6:15 PM

# learning curve

Versatile young United defender joins Fulham on season-long loan

The Netherlands international will spend a second consecutive season with a London side on loan.

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Aug 9th 2018, 8:43 PM

# learning curve

'It’s a learning experience and the challenge now is to get things right this week'

It’s a big week for the Ireland U20s as they look to get their Six Nations campaign back on track.

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Feb 6th 2018, 1:58 PM

# learning curve

Cheetahs hurt by Ulster defeat but vow to learn their lessons ahead of Thomond trip

The South African side produced some scintillating rugby on their Pro14 debut, but indiscipline and defensive issues cost them dearly.

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Sep 2nd 2017, 6:11 PM

# learning curve

The42 Rugby Show: Irish frustrations, test teams taking shape and Stuart Hogg's replacement

Murray Kinsella joined Sean Farrell from Dunedin with reaction to the Lions’ loss against the Highlanders.

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Jun 13th 2017, 1:45 PM

# learning curve

Ireland must learn lessons from damaging defeat after Italy performance 'not good enough'

Peter Malone’s side have work to do ahead of Sunday’s clash with Scotland.

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Jun 1st 2017, 10:01 AM

# learning curve

'I had great moments with England but I learned that success is defined at the end of the season'

Stuart Lancaster has played a big role in Leinster’s journey to the Champions Cup quarter-finals but he insists there is a lot of work still to do.

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Jan 17th 2017, 7:30 AM

# learning curve

History on the line but Cheika's Wallabies focused on performance rather than result

A victory in Dublin would set Australia up for a first tilt at a Grand Slam of the Home Nations since 1984.

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Nov 25th 2016, 7:00 AM

# learning curve

A harsh but valuable footballing lesson as Ireland picked apart by gold medal favourites

It was a humbling first taste of Paralympic action for Barry Ferguson’s side.

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Sep 8th 2016, 8:27 PM

# lessons unlearned

Northern Ireland (and the PSNI) is all over the Chilcot Report - here's why

The British Army used the Northern Irish Troubles as its key reference point for dealing with the Iraq conflict.

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Jul 7th 2016, 6:05 AM

# tough day at the office

Ulster blown away as second-half blast ensures Saracens of home quarter-final

All is not lost for the northern province, however.

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Jan 16th 2016, 5:27 PM

# learning curve

Dutch legend says 'Roy Keane-like' Jack Byrne will gain fantastic experience in Holland

Ruud Gullit believes a season spent on loan at Cambuur will help the Ireland and Man City midfielder become a better player.

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Aug 13th 2015, 2:20 PM

# learning curve

Brain-dead to winning ugly - Rory McIlroy's forgettable year to remember

The Northern Irishman has been distracted by a number of non-golfing matters in 2013.

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Dec 27th 2013, 1:00 PM