# Strong start

Galway stride clear in second half for an opening-day win away to Wexford

Henry Shefflin’s side reeled off 10 unanswered points in the second half to win a league fixture that doubled as the Walsh Cup final.

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# Strong start

Cork put five goals past Kerry in McGrath Cup opener

Colm O’Callaghan scored 2-4 from midfield as the Rebels proved too strong for the All-Champions at Páirc Uí Rinn.

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# Strong start

Jack Crowley: 'It’s special making your debut but you still have to go out and perform'

Jack Crowley says the thought of winning his first cap for Ireland wasn’t on his radar at the start of the season.

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Nov 14th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Strong start

Rory McIlroy enjoys 'US Open rehab' to lead Travelers

McIlroy hit eight birdies in a brilliant bogey-free round to sit one shot clear at the top of the leaderboard.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 11:50 PM

# Strong start

Tigers win hands Leinster 'half the blueprint' to topple Toulouse

Hooker Dan Sheehan says the province will look to make another fast start against the French side.

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May 8th 2022, 10:23 AM

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# Strong start

Rory McIlroy shares lead after opening round at Hero World Challenge

McIlroy sits top of the leaderboard alongside American Daniel Berger and Mexico’s Abraham Ancer.

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Dec 2nd 2021, 10:15 PM

# Strong start

Paralympic Breakfast: Plenty of PBs as Keane and Ní Riain reach finals in the pool

All four Irish athletes competing in this morning’s early events clocked new personal best times.

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Aug 26th 2021, 7:53 AM

# Strong start

Lowry hits opening round 69 as play suspended on PGA Tour due to poor weather in Ohio

Collin Morikawa is the leader on six-under.

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Jun 3rd 2021, 10:01 PM

Cork strike five goals as they win high-scoring hurling league clash against Waterford

Three late goals pushed Cork clear for victory.

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May 9th 2021, 5:36 PM

# Strong start

Chelsea take two-goal lead over Porto as Mason Mount shines in Seville

Mount and fellow England international Ben Chilwell were on target for the Blues.

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Apr 7th 2021, 10:12 PM

# Strong start

Lakers power past Heat in NBA Finals opener

After a 10-year absence from the championship series, the Lakers returned with a vengeance.

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Oct 1st 2020, 7:44 AM

# Strong start

Denise O'Sullivan makes debut as Brighton hold star-studded Manchester City

Chelsea, meanwhile, were 9-0 winners over Bristol City.

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Sep 13th 2020, 5:03 PM

# ANA Inspiration

Meadow two-under after opening round of Major event in California

Leona Maguire finished one-over and Olivia Mehaffey is five-over.

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Sep 11th 2020, 7:39 AM

# Strong start

Hughes fires 60 to take PGA Travelers lead over McIlroy

Four-time major champion McIlroy had six birdies and an eagle against a lone bogey.

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Jun 25th 2020, 11:02 PM

# Momentum

Twickenham visit looms for Farrell's Ireland after strong Six Nations start

‘We want to keep the pressure on,’ said the Ireland boss after the win over Wales.

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Feb 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Strong start

France hold off Italy comeback to top Six Nations table

Les Bleus have gone two from two in front of their own fans.

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Feb 9th 2020, 5:17 PM

# Strong start

Lowry makes dazzling surge but can't quite catch Ormsby in Hong Kong

The 2019 Open champion shot a final-round 64 but fell short of the Aussie, who had set a blistering pace.

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Jan 12th 2020, 11:48 AM

# Strong start

Watch: The two early tries that have Ireland up and running against Russia

Ireland have made a superb start as they chase the all-important bonus point after taking an early 14-0 lead against Russia.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 11:48 AM

# Strong start

Watch: The two first-half tries that had Ireland ahead at the break

Garry Ringrose and Rob Kearney handed Ireland the initiative against Japan.

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Sep 28th 2019, 9:36 AM

# Strong start

50 scores in Tullamore clash as Laois win Joe McDonagh Cup opener against Offaly

A four-point win for Eddie Brennan’s side in tonight’s game.

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May 11th 2019, 10:08 PM

# Strong start

Callanan hits 2-7 in league success for Tipperary over 14-man Clare in Thurles

Liam Sheedy’s side finished eight-point victors in Semple Stadium.

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Jan 26th 2019, 8:37 PM

# Strong start

Leinster light up the RDS and tear Wasps apart in stunning performance

Leo Cullen’s men began their Heineken Champions Cup defence with a brilliant eight-try win.

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Oct 12th 2018, 9:38 PM

# Strong start

Limerick rain down the goals to begin All-Ireland U21 title defence with heavy win against 14-man Clare

Limerick took complete control in the latter stages of this Munster U21 quarter-final against Clare.

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May 7th 2018, 7:38 PM

# Strong start

Brace of goals for Quinn and Diamond as St Vincent's dominate Dublin senior opener

A 21-point success for the reigning champions over Skerries Harps.

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Apr 12th 2018, 8:24 PM

# Strong start

Ford's reign off to a winning start as Joyce guides Ireland home with classy century

Preparations for the World Cup qualifiers continued in Dubai earlier.

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Jan 11th 2018, 7:08 PM

# Raise the Banner

Clare's inside trio shine as they cruise past Waterford in McGrath Cup opener

Midfielder Cathal O’Connor and full-forward Gearóid O’Brien hit the goals.

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Dec 30th 2017, 4:52 PM

# futureisgreen

All the tries as Ireland U20s secure place in World Championship final

Nigel Carolan’s men are into a World Championship final.

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Jun 20th 2016, 6:17 PM

# Strong start

Andrews and Connolly goals help Dublin to win over Kerry in league opener

The All-Ireland champions enjoyed a six-point victory over the Kingdom in front of 30,000 at Croke Park.

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Jan 30th 2016, 9:18 PM

# Round-Up

Queen's University, NUI Galway and IT Carlow progress in Sigerson Cup

The competition got underway today.

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Jan 26th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Interview

It started out as a move to the Pro D2 but James Coughlan might be part of rugby's next galacticos

Pau are recruiting heavily ahead of next season and Coughlan is playing as well as ever.

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Feb 12th 2015, 9:28 PM

# Strong start

O'Mahony's Munster impress to advance to Limerick World Club 7s quarters

Coached by Colm McMahon, the southern province provided some memorable attacking moments.

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Aug 9th 2014, 9:28 PM

# Strong start

Galway off to impressive league start with 13-point victory over Dublin

Debutant Cathal Mannion caught the eye with his four points at Pearse Stadium.

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Feb 16th 2014, 3:42 PM

# Strong start

Macauley amongst goalscorers as NUI Maynooth win Sigerson Cup opener

NUI Maynooth will now advance to take on Queen’s University or GMIT at the quarter-final stage.

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Feb 4th 2014, 5:36 PM

# Strong start

Cork IT take the honours against Davy Fitz's Limerick IT in Fitzgibbon Cup tie

David Drake struck the only goal of the game for the home side.

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Jan 30th 2014, 9:38 PM

# Strong start

Edge of glory: McIlroy straight into the Honda Classic mix

Rory McIlroy opened the Honda Classic with a round of four-under 66, two shots off the lead set by Davis Love III.

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Mar 2nd 2012, 9:21 AM