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# must-win

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2023
4 things Ireland must do to pull off 'performance of their lives' against Netherlands
Stephen Kenny and his players have acknowledged they must beat the Dutch tomorrow night to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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Sep 9th 2023, 6:05 AM
Last year
2022
Munster locked-and-loaded for massive night in Edinburgh
The Scots have named a strong side for this evening’s URC clash.
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Dec 2nd 2022, 8:56 AM
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Archer takes aim at Scarlets to keep Munster ahead of the pack in Conference A
The prop knows Glasgow breathing down their necks in the play-off race, so only a win will do against the 2017 champions.
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Feb 28th 2019, 7:00 AM
Defeat to Cork could lead to a 'very short year for Tipp,' says two-time All-Star McGrath
Tipperary great Shane McGrath says that his county need a win this weekend to get some confidence back in the side.
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May 27th 2018, 7:15 AM
Scannell and Munster determined to deliver more than half measures in final winter inter-pro
After falling short in in both of their seasonal derbies, Munster are back on home turf demanding a win.
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Jan 5th 2018, 5:30 AM
Ultan Dillane back in Connacht training and may yet feature on Ireland tour
The 23-year-old lock has been sidelined for the past 10 weeks with a shoulder injury.
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May 16th 2017, 3:31 PM
Ulster must step up European effort with dynamic Clermont in Belfast
Les Kiss’ men have reasons to be optimistic but Clermont have named a strong XV.
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Dec 10th 2016, 1:00 AM
Ulster 'hurt' by Bordeaux collapse but could be boosted by Pienaar and Piutau for Exeter
Les Kiss has delivered some encouraging injury news for the northern province this afternoon.
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Oct 19th 2016, 5:09 PM
'We’ve lost too many semi-finals over the last couple of years and I wasn’t losing another one'
Aidan O’Shea says the win over Tipperary was all that mattered.
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Aug 23rd 2016, 6:00 AM
Ireland women confident they can take the points on road to Euro 2017
Sue Ronan’s side need three points to stay in the race for next year’s Euros.
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Jun 3rd 2016, 11:07 AM
'I want to fight to the end' - Foley and Munster set for last stand in Thomond
The Scarlets come to Limerick on Saturday on the final day of the Pro12 regular season.
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May 4th 2016, 6:30 AM
Here's the Scotland squad Ireland need to beat in next month's Euro 2016 clash
Charlie Adam has been included for next month’s crucial game in Dublin thanks to a fine run of form for his club.
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May 18th 2015, 6:00 PM
Liverpool vs Basel, Champions League
Can Brendan Rodgers’ men advance to the last 16 tonight?
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Dec 9th 2014, 9:43 PM
Opinion: Basel shootout could be make or break for Rodgers at Liverpool
The coach has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as his team’s form has declined immensely.
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Dec 9th 2014, 5:00 PM
Shane Duffy on Coleman, Moyes, battling relegation and the Ireland U21 team's 'must-win' game
The Everton youngster has recently impressed at Yeovil.
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Mar 5th 2014, 8:40 AM
Manny Pacquiao's fight next week could be his last
Pacquiao could retire and go into politics full-time if beaten by Brandon Rios on 24 November.
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Nov 14th 2013, 10:01 AM
'Munster play best when their backs are to the wall' - David Wallace
The former Munster and Ireland flanker is surprised that CJ Stander is not in the starting line-up.
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Oct 18th 2013, 9:37 PM
3 battles Leinster need to win to reach the Heineken Cup 1/4 finals
Scoring four tries would be a good start. Winning won be a perfect finalé.
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Jan 19th 2013, 1:53 PM
O'Gara gets the nod for 4-try mission to Murrayfield
Munster coach Rob Penney has named a strong team for the Sunday clash with Edinburgh.
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Jan 11th 2013, 12:31 PM
November tests: Conor Murray predicts ferocious battle against Argentina
The Munster scrum-half has alerted his teammates to the attacking evolution in the Pumas’ play.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 6:22 PM
Heaslip cracks it – Play Argentina for 80 minutes or we won’t come close
The Irish captain may be on to something here.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 7:05 AM
Pro12: Connacht expect international quartet to feature against Treviso
The western province are also hoping to have captain Gavin Duffy back for the visit of the Italians.
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Oct 31st 2012, 5:38 PM
Ireland U21 squad announced, as King prepares for must-win games
The Ireland boss has acknowledged that the team cannot afford to lose either of their upcoming fixtures.
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Aug 29th 2012, 6:06 PM