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# specialist - Last month November 2022

Liverpool progress in Carabao Cup thanks to more shootout heroics from Caoimhín Kelleher

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# Specialist

Liverpool progress in Carabao Cup thanks to more shootout heroics from Caoimhín Kelleher

Nov 9th 2022, 10:23 PM 34,699 Views 37 Comments

Elsewhere, Man City beat Chelsea while Spurs and Arsenal fell to shock defeats.

# specialist - Last year 2021

'You're naive if you think you can win without kicking well. Often, kicking decides games'

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# Expert

'You're naive if you think you can win without kicking well. Often, kicking decides games'

Feb 21st 2021, 8:00 AM 19,911 Views 1 Comment

Dave Alred helped England to the World Cup in 2003 and remains obsessed with kicking.

# specialist - All time

Jerry Flannery joins Premiership club Harlequins as lineout coach

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# Specialist

Jerry Flannery joins Premiership club Harlequins as lineout coach

Jun 9th 2020, 4:55 PM 20,815 Views 9 Comments

The 41-year-old left his role as forwards coach of Munster last year.

'He’s one of the best lineout operators I’ve come across' - O'Donoghue makes crucial steal

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# Specialist

'He’s one of the best lineout operators I’ve come across' - O'Donoghue makes crucial steal

Dec 8th 2019, 6:00 PM 21,371 Views 22 Comments

The Munster back row has developed into a maul and lineout specialist.

Hogan's contact skills pushing Leinster players forward while avoiding injury

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# Specialist

Hogan's contact skills pushing Leinster players forward while avoiding injury

Feb 16th 2019, 10:00 AM 19,298 Views 1 Comment

After winning the Champions Cup, Leinster decided to create a new position in their backroom team.

Lineout leader Devin Toner remains a key figure for Schmidt's Ireland

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# Caller

Lineout leader Devin Toner remains a key figure for Schmidt's Ireland

Jan 31st 2019, 9:05 AM 6,268 Views 18 Comments

The 32-year-old is a specialist when it comes to the set-piece.

Hogg injury a worry for Lions but Murray fine after dislocated finger

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# Unlucky

Hogg injury a worry for Lions but Murray fine after dislocated finger

Jun 11th 2017, 11:12 AM 10,919 Views 11 Comments

The fullback collided with the Lions scrum-half’s elbow during the win over the Crusaders.

'If you try to run before you can walk, you end up standing for nothing'

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# Philosophy

'If you try to run before you can walk, you end up standing for nothing'

Sep 16th 2016, 7:15 AM 5,867 Views 2 Comments

Andy Farrell continues to push his defensive thinking forward.

Scrum Doctor Bracken taking Connacht and Wasps lessons into coaching

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# Specialist

Scrum Doctor Bracken taking Connacht and Wasps lessons into coaching

May 14th 2016, 9:30 AM 11,341 Views 17 Comments

A Heineken Cup-winning prop, Peter Bracken has developed a scrum-coaching business.

'I love working with him' - Leinster appreciating McQuilkin influence

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# Specialist

'I love working with him' - Leinster appreciating McQuilkin influence

Apr 28th 2016, 8:00 PM 6,275 Views 17 Comments

The former Ireland international has made a major impact on his return to the eastern province.

This is one of the best free-kicks we've seen in a while

# Set Piece Magic

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# Set Piece Magic

This is one of the best free-kicks we've seen in a while

Feb 25th 2016, 11:55 AM 8,614 Views 6 Comments

We give a doff of the hat to Medellin’s Luis Carlos Arias for an absolute belter.

Here are several free-kicks we'll never forget from ex-Ireland international Ian Harte

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# Specialist

Here are several free-kicks we'll never forget from ex-Ireland international Ian Harte

Aug 29th 2015, 7:00 AM 5,928 Views 2 Comments

The former Leeds defender announced his retirement earlier in the week.

Sean O'Brien set for five to six months out following shoulder surgery

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# Major Blow

Sean O'Brien set for five to six months out following shoulder surgery

Oct 2nd 2014, 1:14 PM 12,998 Views 40 Comments

Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has confirmed that O’Brien will be missing long-term.

Counter-attacking and basic skills the keys to Prendergast's philosophy

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# Specialist

Counter-attacking and basic skills the keys to Prendergast's philosophy

Jul 10th 2014, 8:30 AM 5,032 Views 3 Comments

Grenoble’s new backs coach outlines his areas of focus ahead of the Top 14 season.

No psychiatrists outside Dublin to assess suicidal pregnant women

# Abortion

No psychiatrists outside Dublin to assess suicidal pregnant women

Jan 8th 2013, 10:42 AM 5,928 Views 129 Comments

Dr Anthony McCarthy of the National Maternity Hospital said that there is a wrong assumption that women will try to manipulate psychiatrists by saying they are suicidal in order to have a termination.

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