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# Review

Last year
2022
# Review
Scheffler wins Arnold Palmer Invitational, McIlroy and McDowell tied for 13th
He had three birdies and three bogeys at wind-whipped Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida.
# Review
The most striking thing about the 30 recommendations to the IRFU is how basic they are
Things aren’t suddenly all rosy but yesterday was a step in the right direction for women’s rugby.
# Review
IRFU to hire head of women's rugby and invest extra €1 million, but no full report
The independent report on Ireland Women’s failure to qualify for the World Cup will not be published in full.
# Review
'Obviously not involved' - Tuchel offers little defence after Lukaku's lacklustre display
The Chelsea striker touched the ball just seven times during the 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace.
# Phoning it in
Central Bank calls on Irish banks to improve customer support waiting times
it conducted a review of the five main retail banks.
All time
# terms of reference
Coveney and Women of Honour to meet again next month to agree terms of Defence Forces review
The Defence Minister met today with the women, who allege bullying and sexual harassment within the Defence Forces.
# Review
Robbie Brady makes first start in almost a year, Irish-eligible winger on fire in League One
Marcus Harness scored his 10th goal of the season for Portsmouth today.
# Review
England Euro 2020 final win would have had ‘horrific’ consequences
The results of an independent review into the violence-marred showdown at Wembley have been published.
# Review
'I've watched it back now about 100 times, I was very thankful for Louise to have my back'
Courtney Brosnan reflects on the draw with Slovakia and looks ahead to Georgia.
# Review
Analysing all 20 Ireland games of the Stephen Kenny era
The team have looked rejuvenated of late, after a tough start.
# Review
Pieters wins fifth title at Portugal Masters, Harrington finishes tied for 12th
Meanwhile, Seamus Power also recorded a top-12 finish at the Mayakoba Championship.
# substandard
IRFU release findings of investigation into 'unacceptable' facilities at women's interpros
Irish rugby’s governing body also announced an independent review into the Ireland women’s failed 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign.
# low point
IRFU must be brutally self-critical as review into World Cup failure begins
The union must work hard to harness the potential of the domestic game in order to better prepare players.
# documentary
Defence Forces 'commends bravery' of female members who came forward to make harassment complaints
The terms of reference of an independent review into harassment and bullying in the Defence Forces are due to be finalised this week.
# Review
Kenny’s Ireland remain a side stuck in progress, but the FAI will give him more time
We take a look back at some of what went right and wrong for Ireland in the latest international window.
# Review
Nordqvist wins British Open to claim third major, 13th-place finish for Maguire
The experienced 34-year-old shared the lead with playing partner Nanna Koerstz Madsen heading down the 18th, but a par was enough to secure victory.
# Review
Troy Parrott and Callum Robinson among the Irish scorers in England
Marcus Harness and Anthony Scully were also on target.
# Review
Rassie Erasmus releases explosive hour-long criticism of refereeing
The SA Rugby director of rugby has picked apart Nic Berry’s performance in the first Test.
# Review
Ranking the 10 best games of Euro 2020
We also choose our favourite pundit, best goal and biggest disappointment.
# Security
'Prison security measures should respect human dignity': Review after solicitor says she was told to remove bra
The Taoiseach has asked the Justice Minister for a report on the matter.
# summer review
Varadkar confirms pub and restaurant rules around time limits will be reviewed in a 'few weeks'
There was fury from TDs both inside and outside government over the new rules.
# Looking Back
Worst signing? Best player? Our writers review the Premier League season
Manchester City prevailed as the pandemic wreaked havoc on the fixture schedule.
# Review
Seven-goal Milan run riot as Juve keep Champions League hopes alive
The battle for elite European football remains tight in Italy.
# Review
'Mullins had his 15th championship in the bag before Punchestown but it didn’t stop him dominating'
Donn McClean takes a look back at the 2021 Punchestown Festival and Willie Mullins’ 19-winner haul.
# in the hunt
Messi nets a double at Valencia to rescue Barcelona's title hopes
The Argentine missed a penalty but scored twice, with Antoine Griezmann also on target.
# Review
Three Irish athletes returned positive doping samples in 2020
A total of 1,045 tests were performed last year.
# Review
'We achieved two wins from three which was our target. We know where we need to be better'
Ireland will now prepare for their World Cup qualifiers after finishing third in the Six Nations.
# Analysis
As debate over long-term future continues, Ireland must make short-term progress
Ciara Griffin and co. were poor in a number of areas during last weekend’s hammering by France.
# Prime Time
Internal Department of Health review finds no evidence of 'secret dossiers' on children with autism
The department launched a fact-finding review following an RTÉ Prime Time broadcast this year.
# debrief
Eddie Jones receives ‘full support’ from RFU despite England's disastrous Six Nations campaign
The Australian presided over a fifth-place finish for the second time in his Twickenham reign.
# Review
EU drug watchdog reviewing possible blood clot links with Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine
It comes amid reports of four blood clot cases, one of them fatal.
# choo choo
All-island review of rail system to be carried out
The review will consider how trains could improve connectivity across the island of Ireland.
# Vaccines
Beacon Hospital 'unreservedly apologises' after vaccine controversy, orders independent review
The hospital was heavily criticised for giving jabs to teachers at a private school in Co Wicklow last week.
# Review
Andy Farrell's Ireland show promise but hard work is still ahead
The lineout and scrum were superb during this championship but there’s lots of work to do elsewhere.
# expert's view
'Scora' still making the difference at 39 and another Mayo star 'winning a lot of fans' - Irish in AFLW
A review of the latest round of action Down Under as the season hits the business end.
# lucky blues
Chelsea benefit from controversial penalty decision in draw with Man United
Callum Hudson-Odoi appeared to handle the ball in his own box.
# Big Rom
Lukaku brace sends Inter top of Serie A with win over Lazio
Inter will head into next weekend’s clash with Milan one point clear of their rivals at the Serie A summit after beating Lazio 3-1.
# Review
Eddie Jones ‘looking into everything’ to find out what went wrong for England
Jones’ side were stunned 11-6 as the Scots secured a first win at Twickenham since 1983.
# big wheel keep on turning
If not now, when? Pauw's Ireland have serious potential, but Euro 2022 campaign a missed opportunity
Emma Duffy reviews the Girls In Green’s campaign as a whole, and looks to the future.
# Review
Ireland 'satisfied' with gritty Italy win and grateful for France gesture to play final Six Nations game in Dublin
Adam Griggs’ side has one more game to play after picking up another home win on Saturday night.