# old mates

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Farrell's attack up against 'winner and fighter' Edwards' French defence

The Ireland boss and French defence coach were team-mates at Wigan in the 1990s.

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Oct 29th 2020, 5:30 AM

'We had a beer yesterday' - Pumas coach Ledesma picks Schmidt's brain

The Argentina boss played for Clermont during Schmidt’s time as attack coach at the Top 14 club.

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Nov 9th 2018, 6:25 PM

'He'll give me a cheeky smile before kick-off and then want me to do my worst'

Joe Schmidt and Nathan Hines shared some good times at Leinster but are rivals tomorrow.

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Feb 3rd 2017, 12:54 PM

All Blacks 'proud' to see New Zealand native Jared Payne in Ireland's green

Back row Jerome Kaino worked with the “very well prepared” Joe Schmidt at the Blues.

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Nov 1st 2016, 6:30 AM

'Vern shaped Joe in some ways in those early years' - Old mates collide

Ireland’s meeting with Scotland renews the friendly rivalry between the head coaches.

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Mar 16th 2016, 7:50 AM

Conrad Smith sold Ma'a Nonu a beautiful dummy when the All Black centres met in the Top 14 today

Look Ma’a, two hands.

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Jan 3rd 2016, 7:52 PM

The Steven Gerrard farewell tour started with two classy goals against Wimbledon

You’ll miss him when he’s gone.

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Jan 5th 2015, 8:15 PM

Schmidt's Ireland are a big threat going into the World Cup - Cheika

The Wallabies head coach was making no excuses for his side’s disappointing defeat in Dublin.

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Nov 23rd 2014, 2:51 PM

'They were magnificent for each other': O'Neill calls for Keane and Fergie to bury the hatchet

Can’t we all just get along?

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Nov 10th 2014, 10:15 PM