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# Table Toppers

Last month
November 2023
First starts for McElroy and O'Brien as Connacht make eight changes for Edinburgh
Tom Daly and John Porch will make their first appearances of the new campaign at the Hive Stadium, while Edinburgh have 11 internationals in their 23.
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4.3k
Nov 10th 2023, 12:45 PM
This year
2023
Kieran McGeeney: 'I still think Rian O'Neill was innocent. There were two people'
Armagh manager takes aim at O’Neill red card, critics and the fixing of the game for Carrick-on-Shannon.
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7.6k
Jun 18th 2023, 8:00 PM
Portuguese winger on target as Celtic warm up for pivotal Rangers showdown
Jota and substitute Alexandro Bernabei struck at the end of each half.
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3.7k
Apr 2nd 2023, 2:37 PM
Martinelli goal enough to edge Arsenal clear in title race
Mikel Arteta’s side remain top of the table heading into their home clash with struggling Everton on Wednesday night.
1
3.2k
Feb 25th 2023, 5:23 PM
Last year
2022
Burnley go top of the Championship before World Cup break as they beat rivals Blackburn
Ashley Barnes was the goal-scoring hero.
1
3.2k
Nov 13th 2022, 4:11 PM
Celtic stroll at Livingston to ease pain of European exit
Goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Greg Taylor and Jota help Bhoys to straightforward win.
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4.0k
Oct 30th 2022, 3:18 PM
Gabriel goes from zero to hero as Arsenal hit back to beat Fulham and stay top
The Gunners maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with victory at the Emirates Stadium.
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22.6k
Aug 27th 2022, 7:40 PM
All eyes on Frawley at 10 but Leinster's pack must lead charge in Cape Town
Leo Cullen has rotated his side again as Leinster look for a big win against the Stormers.
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6.6k
Apr 30th 2022, 7:30 AM
Jesus-inspired Man City easily prevail to extend lead over Liverpool
Pep Guardiola’s side were too good for relegation-threatened Watford.
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4.8k
Apr 23rd 2022, 4:57 PM
All time
Skriniar sends Inter six points clear in Serie A
A 1-0 win over Atalanta tonight for Antonio Conte’s side.
0
2.7k
Mar 8th 2021, 10:09 PM
Manchester City move 10 points clear in Premier League with convincing victory over Everton
Pep Guardiola’s side won 3-1 to maintain their bid to win the Premier League title.
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21.6k
Feb 17th 2021, 10:20 PM
Rangers go clear at summit as Kemar Roofe opens account in Kilmarnock win
Ryan Kent’s third goal of the season sealed victory with 13 minutes left.
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6.5k
Aug 22nd 2020, 5:32 PM
Messi fires home penalty as Barcelona cruise to win and turn up heat on Real Madrid
The league leaders saw off Leganes 2-0 tonight.
0
6.0k
Jun 16th 2020, 11:31 PM
Ruthless Real Madrid dismantle gutsy Getafe
Raphael Varane and Luka Modric both got on the scoresheet.
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8.3k
Jan 4th 2020, 7:37 PM
Gladbach reclaim top spot in Bundesliga with win over Freiburg
A 4-2 win sets them up for next weekend’s game against champions Bayern Munich.
0
2.8k
Dec 1st 2019, 7:12 PM
'We are absolutely elated' - Three wins from three sees Ireland U17s ease into Euro Elite Round
21 goals scored and none conceded as James Scott’s young guns finished top of their group.
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4.9k
Sep 16th 2019, 8:06 PM
Manchester City aren't one of the Premier League's best ever - Rooney
The side need to start winning more trophies to be considered an all-time great side, according to the Everton striker.
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11.2k
Dec 17th 2017, 1:03 PM
Connacht end with a whimper as 7-try Munster roar to Pro12 summit
Connacht’s defence could not hold up to a hungry Munster onslaught.
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26.0k
May 6th 2017, 7:07 PM
Late try the difference as Munster pull off big result to return to top of Pro12 table
They edged past Ospreys in the dying minutes of play.
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25.9k
Feb 18th 2017, 7:50 PM
Ireland lead the Six Nations after their great escape in Scotland
Jenny Murphy’s return was among the positives in a poor performance from Tom Tierney’s side.
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5.7k
Feb 6th 2017, 7:00 AM
Alonso scores twice as Costa-less Blues dismiss title holders to go seven clear
They eased past Leicester City despite the absence of their star striker.
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5.6k
Jan 14th 2017, 7:55 PM
Whyte's Waterford supershow not enough as Shanley-inspired Wexford claim top spot
There was a high-scoring battle between two forwards at Fraher Field this evening.
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7.3k
Mar 5th 2016, 9:33 PM
Limerick senior trio star as Mary Immaculate finish top of Fitzgibbon Cup group
Declan Hannon, Cian Lynch and Darragh O’Donovan hit a combined total of 0-16 today.
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9.9k
Feb 9th 2016, 4:10 PM
McCloskey and Aki continue to shine and the rest of this week's Pro12 highlights
The western province didn’t manage a bonus point this week, but they are level on points with league leaders Scarlets.
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6.8k
Oct 25th 2015, 3:40 PM
Australia produce a heroic performance to beat Wales in an epic encounter
It was enthralling stuff today at Twickenham.
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9.5k
Oct 10th 2015, 7:08 PM
Bohemians had it easy tonight in Limerick
Keith Long starts life as Bohs boss with a convincing win.
4
5.2k
Mar 7th 2015, 9:00 PM
The goals keep coming for Dundalk as they swat Sligo aside
Stephen Kenny’s men severely dented the Bit O’Red’s title ambitions with a comfortable win.
6
3.2k
May 23rd 2014, 10:00 PM
Dundalk power to Premier Divison summit after four-goal win over UCD
Stephen Kenny’s side continue to go from strength to strength with their third win in seven days.
3
1.5k
Apr 11th 2014, 10:04 PM
Marty Moore signals Six Nations intent as Leinster edge out Glasgow Warriors
Tries from Darragh Fanning, Noel Reid and Rhys Ruddock helped the league champions climb to the top of the table.
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19.1k
Mar 1st 2014, 11:24 PM
Sexton: 'We started like this last year but fell apart the week after'
The Irish out-half was the voice of reason after steering his team to a comfortable win over Scotland.
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6.0k
Feb 2nd 2014, 6:21 PM
Wenger defends Arsenal over cheeky 40m-plus-one-pound pursuit of Suarez
“It was not the most subtle thing we have done,” admitted the Gunners chief, however.
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2.4k
Nov 2nd 2013, 11:24 AM
Ruddock and Leinster eager to leave Ulster in their Pro12 dust
The Blues’ flanker and his side are preparing for their biggest league game of the season on Saturday.
1
1.2k
Mar 27th 2013, 5:01 PM
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne go top with six-try blitz against Shannon
The Dublin side were in unstoppable form while Young Munster and Garryowen kept up the winning habit.
1
952
Oct 8th 2012, 11:41 AM
Showdown: McIlroy and Woods to play in China with only pride at stake
Organisers of the October duel at Jinsha Lake say there is no prize money up for grabs.
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829
Aug 15th 2012, 9:26 AM
Championship Roundup: Reading beat Leeds in late, late show
The Royals’ 2-0 win sees them go top of the Championship.
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1.4k
Apr 6th 2012, 5:45 PM