# preparation

Last month

March 2023

# preparation

Anthony Watson reveals he visualised his try against Wales

It was a sweet moment for the 29-year-old Leicester wing after a serious knee injury.

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Mar 4th 2023, 1:02 PM

This year

2023

# preparation

Ireland's RWC opponents Scotland announce four warm-up Tests

The Scots play World Cup hosts France twice ahead of the tournament as well as facing Italy and Georgia.

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Jan 10th 2023, 1:18 PM

Last year

2022

# preparation

Lionel Messi scores 91st goal as Argentina go 36 games unbeaten

The South American side were too good for the United Arab Emirates.

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Nov 16th 2022, 6:11 PM

# preparation

'I’m happy it happened, but you’re looking forward' - Blackmore targeting more Cheltenham glory

The champion Irish jockey is preparing for the festival taking place in a few weeks.

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Feb 15th 2022, 5:30 PM

All time

# preparation

Aguero to make statement about Barcelona future amid reports of forced retirement

The former Manchester City striker has been receiving treatment for a heart condition.

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Dec 14th 2021, 12:05 PM

# preparation

Jurgen Klopp credits pre-season brainstorming for Liverpool’s scoring spree

Wednesday’s 4-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.

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Dec 3rd 2021, 11:50 PM

# Tourists

'It's something we need to preserve' - Gatland believes Lions need more prep time

The head coach is uncertain whether midweek games should return before and after the first Test.

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Aug 8th 2021, 9:40 AM

# preparation

'Obviously, it's very disruptive but we just have to get on with it'

Enda Stevens admits the Irish camp’s Covid-19 drama has caused difficulty.

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Oct 13th 2020, 6:29 PM

# crisis mode

'Your country needs you': Harris launches massive recruitment drive for doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff

The number of cases of Covid-19 could hit 15,000 within the next few weeks, according to the government.

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Mar 17th 2020, 2:35 PM

# eye opening

2020 vision for Griggs' Ireland after seeing 'what it takes to be one of the top teams in the world'

Disappointment at the death against Wales yesterday but plenty of positives from camp, says the head coach.

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Nov 11th 2019, 1:04 PM

# preparation

Anthony Joshua makes 'drastic' changes for Ruiz rematch

The dethroned champion says the magnitude of the loss has forced him to evaluate every aspect of his life.

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Sep 5th 2019, 10:44 PM

# preparation

Pacific Nations Cup wins for Ireland's World Cup opponents Japan and Samoa

Both teams are in Rugby World Cup Pool A alongside Joe Schmidt’s side for the upcoming tournament in Japan.

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Jul 27th 2019, 12:51 PM

# preparation

'Limerick in-house matches just as competitive as an All-Ireland quarter final' - Gillane

The star forward has no concerns about missing out on an extra game in this year’s championship.

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Jul 24th 2019, 6:05 AM

# Beaten

Irish Defence Forces suffer friendly loss as Military Games preparation continues

The Boys in Green were beaten 2-1 by the UK Armed Forces.

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May 8th 2019, 7:38 PM

# preparation

Tiger sets 4am alarm with Masters glory up for grabs

The threat of inclement weather meant the US star was keen to get up bright and early on Sunday.

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Apr 14th 2019, 11:11 AM

# Drafted In

Wexford striker Rianna Jarrett called into Ireland squad to face Italy

Colin Bell has named his side for next month’s international friendly in Reggio Emilia.

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Mar 29th 2019, 2:32 PM

# Deal or no deal

Revenue not planning for customs posts but says it is ready for no-deal Brexit

Revenue has scaled up its Customs IT systems to handle the increased transaction levels.

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Jan 24th 2019, 12:05 AM

# preparation

'If James had been in top form then maybe things wouldn’t quite go the way they have'

Stoke boss Gary Rowett is unsure whether the club’s fans will continue to support McClean, while Martin O’Neill has said he will talk with the player.

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Nov 12th 2018, 4:16 PM

# Follow Fitness

'Even when nerves are getting the better of you before a big match, there’s always room for ice cream'

In his latest column for The42, Jonny Holland discusses pre-match meals.

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Jun 4th 2018, 8:30 AM

# preparation

David Silva to train with Spanish third-tier side ahead of World Cup

In a bid to regain match fitness ahead of the World Cup, David Silva is set to train with Spanish minnows Navalcarnero.

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May 19th 2018, 12:15 AM

# preparation

McIlroy: Bay Hill victory is a huge confidence boost for Masters

McIlroy’s win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational was his first PGA victory since September 2016.

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Mar 19th 2018, 10:09 AM

# Woe

Analysis: Ireland's poor preparation and tactics costs them against Denmark

The Boys in Green’s World Cup dream died in humiliating fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.

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Nov 18th 2017, 7:00 AM

# gats

'I think the powers-that-be will think about the schedule and preparation'

Warren Gatland was unhappy with how his players travelled to Whangarei yesterday.

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Jun 3rd 2017, 2:00 PM

# preparation

Louth experiencing a number of hiccups in the build up to their Leinster opener on Sunday

Louth manager Colin Kelly wrote to the county board last week to express concern over aspects of the team’s set-up.

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May 18th 2017, 12:15 PM

# preparation

What the best bike racer on the planet eats for breakfast at the Tour de France

Chris Froome doesn’t look to have any serious rivals with two weeks of racing done

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Jul 20th 2016, 10:55 AM

# prep work

We don't know if there will be a Brexit, but the government is getting ready

Revenue is investigating what would be the reality on the ground — in terms of border control checkpoints, customs officers and costings.

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Jun 4th 2016, 6:45 AM

# preparation

Rory McIlroy to skip Par 3 Contest ahead of Masters

The four-time major winner will be making his eighth straight appearance at the main event.

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Mar 28th 2016, 11:55 PM

# Be prepared

5 things that will jeopardise your performance in an endurance event

Here are the big, big mistakes you’re making.

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Jun 6th 2015, 10:25 PM

# the drink

Amazingly, boozy students don't really care about their health

Only 9% of students asked said they would reduce their alcohol consumption due to an awareness of medical consequences.

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Nov 21st 2014, 4:31 PM

# public health emergency

The chances of Ebola reaching Ireland? 'Very low'

That’s according to the National Public Health Emergency Team.

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Oct 24th 2014, 7:22 PM

Voices

Opinion: It's not a Mickey Mouse exam, the Junior Cert does actually matter

To say it doesn’t is an insult to the 60,698 Irish students who studied for 3 years to sit the exam last June.

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Sep 10th 2014, 1:00 PM

# preparation

'I don’t think we’re that sentimental a bunch' - Leo Cullen ahead of Pro 12 final

Matt O’Connor is happy to have the ‘continuity’ of Jimmy Gopperth at 10, with ‘class’ to spring from the bench.

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May 30th 2014, 6:35 PM

# preparation

What alerts systems are available for your smartphone?

In case the next storm arrives sooner than we expect, just how many services are out there that will send alerts and updates straight to our smartphone?

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Feb 23rd 2014, 9:15 AM