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# Perfect 10

All time
# Perfect 10
A year has passed since James Rodriguez smashed in this gift to football
Because in-off-the-bar goals are the best goals.
# Auld Enemy
Sexton wary of underachieving England ahead of Lansdowne showdown
It’s the English next up in Dublin in two weeks’ time.
# RIP
Ireland's Grand Slam winner Dr Jack Kyle dies aged 88
The legendary out-half won 46 international caps and six for the Lions.
# Perfect 10
Johnny Sexton among nominees for IRB World Player of the Year
He’s up against two All Blacks and two South Africans.
# la decima
In pictures: King Henry celebrates 10th All-Ireland senior title at Croke Park
Every day he’s Shefflin.
# Whiff of Cordite
Opinion: Whatever way you look at it, Sexton would be money well spent by the IRFU
Getting Ireland’s most important player back into the fold in time for the World Cup is excellent business.
# Perfect 10
Colombia have a new saviour as 22-year-old James Rodriguez inspires crushing win
The playmaker looks worth every cent of the €45m AS Monaco paid for him last summer.
# Perfect 10
Mata at the double as United down Newcastle
The Premier League champions looked good without RVP and Rooney.
# Perfect 10
17 things we learned from tonight’s Ronan O’Gara documentary
RTE One gave a fascinating insight into the legendary Munster and Ireland out-half.
# the entertainer
Interview: Paddy Jackson wouldn't change a thing about 2013
Youth is not wasted on Ulster’s out-half.
# 1st 5/8
I'm not stepping into Dan Carter's shoes, I wear my own -- Aaron Cruden
With half of his 28 All Black caps coming from the start, the Chiefs number 10 won’t be considered a back up option any more.
# Legend
13 tweets to walk you through Ronan O'Gara's testimonial
Paul O’Connell, Brian O’Driscoll and Roy Keane were among the guests for the perfect 10′s testimonial dinner.
# Perfect 10
6 things we learned from Jonny Sexton's book excerpt today
The Ireland out-half has an autobiography on the way, and some juicy extracts were revealed today.
# Perfect 10
Sexton taking history lessons to give Lions claws in attack
The Lions out half knows this is his chance to make the most out of a short career.
AS IT HAPPENED
Lions v Combined Country XV, 2013 Tour
Four Irishmen were in the starting line-up as Warren Gatland gave another audition to Test match hopefuls.
# Legend
Honesty & magic -- O'Gara retires having made Irish rugby great
The man born to play number 10 leaves behind a legacy and a legion of memories.
# Perfect 10
Ronan O'Gara's incredible Munster career in 40 brilliant pictures
With his retirement from the game confirmed, we look back at ROG’s unbelievable contribution to his province.
# Perfect 10
Here's your 'That Dan Carter Lad Can Do Anything' Pic of the Day
Have St Thomas’ any room for a half forward this Sunday?
# Legend
Perfect 10: Ronan O'Gara's finest moments in an Ireland shirt
Thanks, ROG.
# Pride
Sexton battling to retain focus as Lions countdown gathers pace
The Ireland number 10 admits his longing to wear the Lions jersey this summer almost got the better of him.
# Perfect 10
No Dan Carter in All Blacks' XV to face Ireland in final test
The fly-half star is suffering from a hamstring problem and will be replaced by Aaron Cruden in Hamilton.
# Perfect 10
Ronan O'Gara back in Munster squad ahead of trip to Swansea
Tony McGahan brings his side to Liberty Park for a Pro12 last-four clash with Ospreys.
# Perfect 10
WATCH: one NFL player's spectacular flip into the endzone
You could do this, right?
# Take a Bow
The Magnificent Seven: individual performances
In honour of Kevin O’Brien’s record-breaking century on Wednesday afternoon, we relive seven other phenomenal individual performances, from Maurice Fitz to Mark Spitz.