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# Man at Work

Last month
October 2023
Willie Mullins keen to 'round off the circle' and bring Melbourne Cup back to Carlow
Trainer’s fellow Carlow native George Watson was among 25 founding members of Victoria Racing Club and was the starter for inaugural race in 1861.
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Oct 25th 2023, 3:18 PM
Last year
2022
Conor McKenna set to return to AFL with Brisbane
The Tyrone star, 26, previously spent six years with the Essendon Bombers before returning to Ireland in 2020.
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Nov 17th 2022, 9:45 AM
St Kilda enter AFL club race to sign Tyrone's McKenna - reports
McKenna was part of Tyrone’s Sam Maguire triumph in 2021.
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Nov 8th 2022, 2:27 PM
All time
Oisín Mullin receives Geelong squad number, dispelling rumours of snag in move Down Under
The 2020 Young Footballer of the Year was earlier today included in the Melbourne club’s list of nine off-season signings.
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Dec 1st 2021, 1:28 PM
McKenna to return to training after serving AFL ban for breaking Covid-19 protocols
McKenna’s club Essendon face Collingwood this Friday night.
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Jun 29th 2020, 5:00 PM
Kyrgios comes through five-setter to book Nadal clash
Despite taking a medical time-out with a hamstring injury in the first set, the home favourite beat Karen Khachanov in five to face the Spaniard.
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Jan 25th 2020, 1:33 PM
Cheika hopeful over Beale fitness as Wallabies look to last-eight clash
The Australia star played just 13 minutes of the win over Georgia, but his coach says his head injury is not serious.
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Oct 11th 2019, 5:10 PM
Wallabies flanker Pocock to retire from Tests after Rugby World Cup
The upcoming tournament will mark David Pocock’s last matches for the Wallabies.
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Sep 6th 2019, 8:12 AM
Nadal happy with new serve after comfortable win
The Spanish ace looked good in beating a local wildcard.
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Jan 14th 2019, 7:32 AM
Cheika survives as Wallabies coach, Johnson appointed
Australia lost nine of their 13 Tests in 2018.
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Dec 17th 2018, 7:12 AM
Jamaica chief tips Bolt for call-up if he adds 'flair' to his game
Jamaica could give Usain Bolt an international call-up, but their Football Federation’s president wants to see improvements.
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Oct 31st 2018, 6:54 PM
Bernard Foley eyes World Cup after re-signing with Wallabies, Waratahs
The Aussie playmaker wants to go one better than last time at next year’s tournament in Japan.
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Oct 17th 2018, 8:57 AM
'I'm spent' - Conor Nash earns praise on winning AFL debut for Hawks
And there was an Irish contingent on the Geelong side too.
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Aug 11th 2018, 11:46 AM
'Of course I'm interested' - Sven throws hat into the ring for Australia job ahead of World Cup
The experienced Swedish coach is open to guiding the green-and-gold in Russia.
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Dec 5th 2017, 8:51 AM
Roy O'Donovan scores again but Vargas injury mars Newcastle Jets win
Andy Keogh was also on the mark.
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Oct 22nd 2017, 11:35 AM
Munster's search continues as suggested Rassie replacement takes Rebels gig - report
Contrary to reports linking him to Munster, Dave Wessels appears set to stay in OZ.
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Sep 28th 2017, 8:34 PM
Mark O'Connor makes AFL debut but Geelong overpowered
The Kerry native made his bow at the MCG.
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May 13th 2017, 2:14 PM
One down, two to go: Ireland's James McGee wins at Australian Open qualifiers
Irish number one will face France’s Vincent Millot next.
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Jan 11th 2017, 8:54 AM
Mayo's Pearce Hanley has signed another new Aussie Rules deal
New two-year extension will keep Hanley in Brisbane until 2019.
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Dec 7th 2015, 8:50 AM
It's 'sudden death' for Australia too, says Michael Cheika
Defeat for England will see them become the first World Cup hosts to fail to reach the knockout phase of the tournament.
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Oct 3rd 2015, 11:39 AM
Ciaran Byrne makes Carlton debut to become latest Irish star of Aussie Rules
The Blues were involved in a fiery encounter at the MCG.
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Apr 18th 2015, 9:51 AM
Laois man Zach Tuohy kicked a monster goal but Carlton lost their season opener today
Carlton took on Richmond in the opening game of the 2015 AFL season.
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Apr 2nd 2015, 1:05 PM
Ciarán Sheehan lands new award for Carlton rookies
The former Cork footballer is making an impression down under.
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Sep 4th 2014, 11:18 AM
Adam Scott topples Tiger Woods as world No. 1
The Aussie spent 38 successive weeks immediately behind Woods in second spot.
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May 19th 2014, 11:34 AM
Rory Best receives Lions call-up as Dylan Hartley gets 11-week ban
The England hooker was reprimanded for verbally abusing referee Wayne Barnes.
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May 26th 2013, 5:20 PM
Cooper set to sign new Aussie deal
Fly-half Quade Cooper is expected to end his stand-off with the Australian Rugby Union by signing a new contract.
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Dec 6th 2012, 8:53 AM
Quade Cooper turns focus to pro boxing
Australian out-half Quade Cooper is to follow Sonny Bill Williams into the ring by making his professional boxing debut in February.
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Nov 26th 2012, 9:22 AM
800 not out: Del Piero prepares for landmark appearance
The legendary striker says he never dreamed of playing so many games, but he’s happy to still be breaking records.
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Oct 24th 2012, 10:36 AM
Gerrans ya good thing: Simon wins Milan San-Remo
Australia’s Simon Gerrans held off the chasing pack to win the “Spring Classic” this afternoon.
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Mar 17th 2012, 6:05 PM
Boom! Barry Hall has cracked his last head as he calls it a day
Aussie Rules giant hangs up his boots – but wouldn’t rule out an International Rules swansong.
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Jul 20th 2011, 1:09 PM
Aisake signs new Aussie Rules contract
Ó hAilpín pens two-year deal with footie minnows.
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Dec 2nd 2010, 10:16 AM