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# old-mates - Thursday 29 October, 2020



# Old Mates

From The42

# Old Mates

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

Oct 29th 2020, 5:30 AM 4,952 Views 0 Comments

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

# old-mates - Friday 9 November, 2018



# Clermont Crew

From The42

# Clermont Crew

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

Nov 9th 2018, 6:25 PM 11,383 Views 5 Comments

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

# old-mates - Friday 3 February, 2017



# Old Mates

From The42

# Old Mates

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

Feb 3rd 2017, 12:54 PM 10,076 Views 8 Comments

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

# old-mates - Tuesday 1 November, 2016



# Old Mates

From The42

# Old Mates

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

Nov 1st 2016, 6:30 AM 12,383 Views 13 Comments

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

# old-mates - Wednesday 16 March, 2016



# Masterminds

From The42

# Masterminds

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

Mar 16th 2016, 7:50 AM 4,682 Views 1 Comment

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

# old-mates - Sunday 3 January, 2016



# Sweet As

From The42

# Sweet As

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

Jan 3rd 2016, 7:52 PM 15,743 Views 7 Comments

Look Ma’a, two hands.

# old-mates - Monday 5 January, 2015



# Wombling Free

From The42

# Wombling Free

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

Jan 5th 2015, 8:15 PM 9,619 Views 27 Comments

You’ll miss him when he’s gone.

# old-mates - Sunday 23 November, 2014



# Old Mates

From The42

# Old Mates

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

Nov 23rd 2014, 2:51 PM 11,013 Views 17 Comments

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

# old-mates - Monday 10 November, 2014



# Ex-besties

From The42

# Ex-besties

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

Nov 10th 2014, 10:15 PM 10,860 Views 4 Comments

Can’t we all just get along?

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