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# Power Rankings

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2022
# Power Rankings
Where in the world do Ireland really rank? It isn’t No1
Ireland have had a brilliant year but if you’d to choose a World Cup winner for 2023, you’d go France first, South Africa second and toss a coin for third.
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Nov 26th 2022, 7:00 AM
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# favourites
Ranking the 8 teams most likely to win the Champions League
Could Liverpool, Man City or Barcelona prevail?
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Feb 17th 2020, 9:00 PM
# Knockout Stages
Power ranking the 8 teams most likely to win this year's Champions League
Barcelona and Man City are the favourites to go all the way ahead of Monday’s knockout stage draw in Nyon.
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Dec 13th 2018, 3:00 PM
# Opinion
Kerry on the slide, Dublin still the kingpins: Super 8s power rankings after round 2
The Kingdom have dropped two places, while Donegal and Monaghan are on the rise.
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Jul 23rd 2018, 3:39 PM
# Opinion
Super 8s power rankings after opening weekend of GAA's new football format
Galway and Tyrone have both jumped up the pecking order.
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Jul 16th 2018, 3:03 PM
# Opinion
Power ranking the 8 teams most likely to win the World Cup
Spain and Brazil are among the favourites to lift the trophy.
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Jun 29th 2018, 12:02 AM
# Opinion
Power ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the 2018 World Cup
Spain, Brazil and Germany are among the favourites.
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Jun 9th 2018, 7:15 AM
# Power Rankings
Can anyone stop the Patriots? Ranking all 12 teams heading into the NFL playoffs
New England are looking to lift back-to-back Vince Lombardi trophies.
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Jan 4th 2018, 12:07 PM
# Patriots Game
NFL preseason power-rankings or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Patriots*
*Love might be a bit strong, but you have to respect what they continue to achieve.
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Sep 6th 2017, 2:51 PM
# Power Rankings
Power's PGA Tour card remains in the balance after top-10 finish
The Irish Olympian posted a final round of 66 at the Canadian Open.
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Jul 31st 2017, 9:44 AM
# Playoff Picture
Could the Chiefs really win the Super Bowl? Ranking all 12 teams heading into the NFL playoffs
The Vince Lombardi trophy will be hotly contested this year.
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Jan 4th 2017, 1:14 PM
# Power Rankings
Here are the 10 teams most likely to win this year's Champions League
Real Madrid and others in a strong position to challenge this season.
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Sep 13th 2016, 6:52 PM
# Power Rankings
The Alternative Power Rankings: Probably 7 of the best Premier League moments this month
We choose some of our favourite bits from the English top flight in March.
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Mar 24th 2016, 4:40 PM
# Contenders
Power rankings -- the 8 teams most likely to win this year's Champions League
Barca, Real Madrid and Man City are among the teams to feature.
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Oct 1st 2015, 5:46 PM
# Report Card
Power ranking Liverpool's pre-season signings from best to worst
Mario Balotelli, Emre Can and others are ranked based on how well they’ve performed this season.
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Apr 23rd 2015, 8:30 PM
# Power Rankings
Power ranking the teams most likely to win the Champions League
Find out where Real Madrid, PSG and Porto, among others, feature on our list
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Mar 19th 2015, 12:05 AM
# Opinion
Power ranking the 13 greatest sports movies ever
Ahead of tonight’s Oscars, we look at some of film’s greatest sporting moments.
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Feb 22nd 2015, 11:00 AM
# david v goliath
Power ranking the 8 biggest-ever FA Cup upsets
There were some shocks at the weekend but do any make it into our all-time list?
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Jan 26th 2015, 8:00 PM
# standing out
Power ranking Robbie Keane and 12 more of the best footballers to play MLS
With Steven Gerrard today confirming his July arrival to the US, we look at some of the other stars who have graced the league.
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Jan 7th 2015, 9:15 PM
# Ups-and-downs
TheScore.ie’s Champions League power rankings after week 2
Who are the movers and shakers in Europe’s premier cup competition after the second round of games?
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Oct 2nd 2014, 11:38 AM
# Power Rankings
Here’s your definitive Pro12, Aviva Premiership and Top 14 power rankings
Saracens impressed again while Toulon were upset at home.
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Sep 16th 2014, 12:44 PM
# Power Rankings
Here's your definitive Pro12, Aviva Premiership and Top 14 power rankings
Week one of the Pro 12 and the Aviva featured some powerful performances.
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Sep 8th 2014, 1:28 PM
# Looking Back
Power ranking the 17 best moments of the 2014 World Cup
Featuring Christ the Redeemer, Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez and more.
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Jul 15th 2014, 5:37 PM
# business time
TheScore.ie's World Cup last 16 power rankings
Half the teams have gone home but who has impressed the most out of the remaining sides going into the knockout stages?
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Jun 28th 2014, 8:00 AM
# Movember
Movember power rankings: the top 10 sporting mos, week 3
Who’s up and who’s down? The race to be crowned sport’s Movember champion is heating up as we enter the final week.
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Nov 23rd 2013, 10:00 AM
# Movember
Movember power rankings: the top 10 sporting mos, week 1
As Movember kicks off for another year, we assess the early contenders from sports stars at home and further afield.
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Nov 9th 2013, 10:00 AM
# 2nd edition
Power rankings: The most important players to Ireland's cause this November
It’s been a long hard week at Carton House, here’s who has been moving and shaking.
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Oct 31st 2013, 8:14 PM
# Power Rankings
November internationals: We rank the most important players to Ireland's cause
Yep, it’s that time of year again.
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Oct 21st 2013, 6:49 PM
# Red heads
Power rankings: Our 10 favourite gingers in sport
All your favourite flame-haired athletes are in there.
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Apr 1st 2013, 12:10 PM
# Power Rankings
From Katie to Sonia: Here's Ireland's top ever sportswomen
From All Stars and Olympians to inspirational captains and cross country champions – these ladies have done Ireland proud.
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Mar 8th 2013, 2:43 PM
# Power Rankings
Don't look down: It’s Warren G’s slippery Lions ladder
Them Welsh lads would want to pull their socks up if they still want to go to Australia this summer.
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Dec 5th 2012, 3:12 PM
# Mo Bros
Movember power rankings: this year's best sporting mos, #10-#1
As we bid farewell to facial hair for another 11 mo-free months, we count down the sport stars who really impressed us this Movember.
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Dec 1st 2012, 10:45 AM
# Mo Bros
Movember power rankings: this year's best sporting mos, #20-#11
As we bid farewell to facial hair for another 11 mo-free months, we count down the sport stars who really impressed us this Movember.
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Nov 30th 2012, 3:37 PM
# dastardly
Gentleman thief strikes again: Houghton going strong as a Mo Bro
The former Liverpool and Ireland midfielder is doing his utmost to overtake Padraig Harrington in our Movember power rankings.
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Nov 24th 2012, 9:23 PM
# Mo Bros
Movember power rankings: the top 10 sporting mos, week 2
Who’s up? Who’s down? Who’s in? Who’s out? Here are the best sporting cookie dusters on show this week.
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Nov 17th 2012, 10:15 AM
# Mo Bros
Movember power rankings: the top 10 sporting mos (so far)
Despite his outrageous handlebar, Padraig Harrington’s still smiling. He must have seen this week’s Movember leaderboard.
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Nov 10th 2012, 11:30 AM
# Power Rankings
Careful now: It's Warren G's slippery Lions ladder
Everything a Lions coach needs to size up the international season without putting his ankles at risk.
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Oct 22nd 2012, 11:36 AM
# Final Countdown
Premier League power rankings (Part IV): Can anyone knock United off their perch?
With the start of the new Premier League season imminent, find out who has topped our power rankings table.
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Aug 12th 2011, 10:25 AM
# Trading Places?
Premier League power rankings (Part III): Who'll put it up to the big boys?
Our Premier League countdown continues with the teams ranked numbers 10 to 6. Where are your team?
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Aug 11th 2011, 4:24 PM
# Cash Money
Premier League power rankings (Part II): Can QPR's riches keep them afloat?
Our Premier League countdown continues. Where are your team in the power rankings table?
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Aug 10th 2011, 2:52 PM
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