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# sensation
Haaland scores stunning hat-trick off the bench on Borussia Dortmund debut
The teenager made his bow with his side trailing 3-1 to Augsburg…23 minutes later he had a hat-trick in a 5-3 win.
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Jan 18th 2020, 4:41 PM
# sensation
Rising star Zaniolo scores twice as Roma edge clash with Porto
The Portuguese side scored a crucial European away goal, however.
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Feb 12th 2019, 10:46 PM
# sensation
After 18 tries in 18 Tests, All Blacks lock Rieko Ioane into long-term contract
The 21-year-old is already one of the best players in Test rugby.
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Sep 21st 2018, 8:41 AM
# Sadio Mané
'How I went from torn boots and shorts on Senegal's streets to a Liverpool sensation'
Sadio Mane looks back on his incredible rise to the top.
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Nov 9th 2016, 9:00 PM
# One to Watch
The 'Tongan Thor' is making a big impact on Australian club rugby
The 18-year-old prop shot to international fame after a viral video last year.
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Jun 4th 2015, 1:27 PM
# Talent
Former schools sensation McCarthy in training with Foley's Munster
The ex-Castletroy College star has been playing club rugby with Young Munster this season.
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Feb 17th 2015, 12:59 PM
# Highlight Reel
Australian schoolboy sensation Ponga destined for rugby league
Check out the talented fullback who had professional offers from Super Rugby, the NRL and the AFL.
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Sep 17th 2014, 10:55 AM
# big future
'Tongan Thor' schoolboy sensation may take up Australian offers
18-year-old Taniela Tupou is in high demand thanks to a viral video of his hat-trick.
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Jul 15th 2014, 11:01 AM
# Sign Him Up
The Tongan Thor - Ireland's next project player?
135kg tighthead prop Taniela Tupou ran in a sensational hat-trick for Sacred Heart College in New Zealand last weekend.
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May 13th 2014, 10:55 AM
# Record Breaker
Sycerika McMahon revels in medal success after London let-down
The Belfast swimmer won a bronze medal at the European Short Course Championships at the weekend.
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Nov 28th 2012, 11:08 AM
# french revolution
Agnel feels like 'an alien' as France enjoy golden moments
The 20-year-old has been one of the surprise packages at the London Olympics.
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Jul 31st 2012, 2:13 PM