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# Magnificent 7

Last year
2022
# Magnificent 7
Leinster in seventh heaven after completing demolition job
Leinster defeated Scarlets 35-5 in the URC tonight to make it seven wins out of seven this season.
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Oct 28th 2022, 9:44 PM
All time
# Magnificent 7
Tottenham have it easy despite dubious penalty given against Doherty
Harry Kane helped himself to a hat-trick in a 7-2 win for Jose Mourinho’s side against Maccabi Haifa.
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Oct 1st 2020, 10:16 PM
# Crunch time
'Exceptional' Connors a key selection as Leinster bid to unseat Saracens
Dropping an established international like Josh van der Flier is testament to Leinster’s depth and their ability to use it.
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Sep 18th 2020, 4:00 PM
# Magnificent 7
Hard-hitting Will Connors ready for 'that next step'
The Kildare openside has yet to feature in Europe for Leinster, but has already caught they eye of Andy Farrell.
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Dec 30th 2019, 7:20 AM
# Magnificent 7
Italy trounce Canada to make it back-to-back World Cup bonus-point wins
Conor O’Shea’s side ran in seven tries but the performance in Fukuoka was by no means perfect.
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Sep 26th 2019, 11:32 AM
# Magnificent 7
Sean O'Brien and his 'contagious confidence' back to boost Ireland
O’Brien’s stubborn streak was key in his return to fitness, says Joe Schmidt.
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Nov 9th 2018, 6:30 AM
# Magnificent 7
Relentless Van der Flier forever chasing sky high standards
The Wicklow man is a natural fit in Ireland’s back row, so it’s easy to forget he is still encountering firsts aplenty in his career.
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Feb 3rd 2018, 7:30 AM
# Magnificent 7
Liverpool's undefeated run ended by 3 late Bournemouth goals
The home side came from 3-1 down to win thanks to an injury-time goal from Nathan Ake.
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Dec 4th 2016, 4:14 PM
# Magnificent 7
Holders Chile make big statement by putting 7 past Mexico in Copa America quarter-final
Hoffenheim’s Eduardo Vargas netted four times.
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Jun 19th 2016, 5:48 AM
# Magnificent 7
Filmmakers followed Richie McCaw for last year of his career and the finished product looks incredible
‘I was on a mission.’
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Dec 22nd 2015, 5:54 PM
# big game hunter
Sean O'Brien: 'I'm not going to go out like Tarzan and run around like a headless chicken'
Ireland’s powerful openside is patiently following the road to recovery, so probably won’t be travelling to Rome for the Six Nations opener.
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Jan 30th 2015, 8:00 AM
# Birthday Boy
7 ways to live your life like Sean O'Brien
The Tullow Tank is 27 today and there’s a whole lot we can learn from him.
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Feb 14th 2014, 3:06 PM
# Goals Goals Goals
The Magnificent 7: St. Stephen’s Day crackers
From eight goal thrillers, to on-field team talks, football has served up a feast of fascinating St. Stephen’s Day encounters.
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Dec 26th 2012, 9:10 AM
# Magnificent 7
Magnificent 7: North London derbies
Featuring all the drama, goals and controversial incidents you’ve come to expect of this fixture.
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Nov 16th 2012, 12:45 PM
# Magnificent 7
Heineken Cup: Winning ugly is a thing of beauty for unbeaten Ulster
The wins just keep on coming for Mark Anscombe’s men and the Dragons are next to be slayed.
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Oct 22nd 2012, 10:00 AM
# Magnificent 7
Breakthrough: Seadna Morey awarded after Clare's under-21 success
The Banner’s inspirational half back has been announced as Bord Gais’ breakthrough talent of 2012.
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Oct 19th 2012, 7:15 AM
# witticisms
The Magnificent 7: trash-talking sport stars
Anna Kournikova, Kevin Keegan and Glenn McGrath all feature in this week’s hostility-fueled column
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Mar 30th 2012, 10:02 AM