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# erasmus programme

Rassie's riveting clips an invaluable insight into pre-World Cup prep

Covid-19 might have given some of you time and space to reassess your team’s culture, so here’s how Rassie worked.

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Mar 13th 2020, 1:41 PM

# tough

'The only way we know is fighting fire with fire' - Boks believe in their resilience

England are the favourites for Saturday’s World Cup final but the Boks will apply pressure.

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Oct 28th 2019, 6:00 AM

Voices

Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery

Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.

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May 24th 2019, 7:00 AM

# mental strength

'We needed to believe we were capable of competing with the big sides'

Santi Cazorla admits that the club suffered from an inferiority complex under Arsene Wenger.

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Sep 23rd 2018, 11:59 PM

# mental strength

Damian Browne on the capsizes, calm, blood and tears of his epic solo row across the Atlantic

We caught up with the former Connacht and Leinster lock as he rested up in Antigua after an incredible 4,800km solo row versus rough seas.

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Feb 25th 2018, 8:00 PM

# mental strength

'Getting through something like that, I think it helps build the group together'

Joe Schmidt is hopeful that the circumstances of the win in Paris will have built Ireland’s resolve and the resilience.

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Feb 5th 2018, 11:59 AM

# mental strength

'I’m in the best place to recover at Man City so it’s definitely not something that will end my career'

After rupturing ligaments in her knee, Ireland and Manchester City full-back Megan Campbell is on the long road back to full fitness.

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Jan 21st 2018, 9:30 PM

# stuck in a rut

13 things mentally strong people don't do

The goal is to swap self-pity with gratitude.

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Dec 28th 2015, 6:00 PM

# mental strength

Argentina want to put doubt into Irish minds in the World Cup quarter

The Toulon back row is well aware of how knock-out rugby works.

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Oct 17th 2015, 11:55 PM

# mental strength

'Joe, more than anyone I know, looks at the small little details' - Trimble

The Ulster wing is heading back towards full fitness after enduring a frustrating 2014/15 season.

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Jul 9th 2015, 7:30 AM

# essential reading

Remembering Páidí Ó Sé and David Gillick on mental strength; the week’s best sportswriting

Put the kettle on and relax with these fine articles.

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Dec 21st 2014, 8:30 AM

# Different Team

Best proud of Ireland's mental strength to avoid All Blacks defeat repeat

After three wins in November, the Ireland hooker recalled a similar situation back in 2006.

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Nov 22nd 2014, 9:38 PM

# mental strength

'It is a testament to the character of the boys' - Monaghan manager O'Rourke

A win over Kildare means Monaghan advance to face Dublin in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

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Aug 3rd 2014, 10:01 AM

# Pressure

Man United's home form proves players are burdened by Old Trafford expectation

It has been more like the ‘Theatre of Nightmares’ for David Moyes and his team this season.

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Mar 25th 2014, 6:45 AM

# mental strength

5 talking points from this weekend's Pro12 action

There were three wins from four for the Irish provinces as Leinster’s defeat prevented the clean sweep.

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Dec 22nd 2013, 8:34 PM

# mental strength

VIDEO: Dan Carter and the All Blacks take part in staring contest

The All Blacks out-half comes under intense pressure from teammate Israel Dagg.

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Oct 2nd 2013, 2:46 PM

# mental strength

Patriots cheerleaders required to pass football IQ test

Alexia Flutie was obliged to answer questions on overtime and safeties in order to secure the much-coveted position.

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Sep 7th 2011, 1:30 PM