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# test - Saturday 21 March, 2020
Quiz: How well do you remember the first-ever Premier League season?
The 1992-93 campaign is remembered fondly by many fans.
# test - Friday 20 March, 2020
Yes, you need to self-isolate while waiting for a coronavirus test - here's what else you need know
What you need to know about self-isolation, quarantine and how it all works.
# test - Tuesday 17 March, 2020
Writer Stefanie Preissner describes experience of using Croke Park drive-thru Covid-19 testing facility
Preissner said she was referred for testing by her doctor after she called her GP about a cough and breathlessness.
# test - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
Usyk to continue heavyweight campaign against Chisora in London
The undefeated former undisputed cruiserweight world champion will return to the UK as he steps up his bid to become a two-weight king.
# test - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
Biggar and Liam Williams set to be fit for Wales' England clash
The experienced duo are expected to be fit for a daunting trip to Twickenham.
# test - Sunday 1 March, 2020
Finn Russell holds 'positive discussions' over Scotland return
The Racing 92 playmaker was disciplined for a ‘breach of team protocol’.
# test - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
Dundalk to take on high-calibre opposition during Spanish training camp
The League of Ireland Premier Division champions are preparing for the start of another title defence.
# test - Thursday 26 December, 2019
How well do you remember Ireland’s 2019 campaign?
A review of the past 12 months of the Boys in Green’s games.
# test - Friday 22 November, 2019
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# test - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Scotland to get first crack at newly crowned world champions South Africa
Georgia will also face South Africa for only the second time following two Springboks Tests against the Scots.
# test - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
South Africa great 'The Beast' retires from international rugby after World Cup triumph
Tendai Mtawarira picked up 117 caps throughout his career.
# test - Tuesday 5 November, 2019
Beauden Barrett backs Foster for All Blacks job
The New Zealand playmaker has suggested they should promote from within to replace Steve Hansen.
# test - Friday 27 September, 2019
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It’s been another busy few days of sporting action.
# test - Saturday 14 September, 2019
Cheika subjected to 'crazy' threats over Folau stance
The player was sacked by Rugby Australia in May for a “high-level breach” of contract
# test - Tuesday 10 September, 2019
Success Down Under: Remembering Ireland's first Series win in Australia since 1979
Despite losing the first Test, the Six Nations champions defeated the Wallabies 2-1 in June 2018.
# test - Sunday 8 September, 2019
Springboks prop expected to be fit for World Cup opener after injury scare
Trevor Nyakane was forced off against Japan on Friday.
# test - Saturday 7 September, 2019
Blow for England as Vunipola and Nowell look set to miss at least two World Cup games
The Saracens forward has a hamstring injury while the Exeter Chiefs player has been dealing with an ankle injury and appendicitis.
All Blacks crush Tonga by 85 points in final Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal
Steve Hansen’s side fell just short of scoring 100 points in Hamilton.
# test - Thursday 5 September, 2019
Gatland names strong Wales team to face Ireland in Dublin
Alun Wyn Jones captains the visitors from the second row in both sides’ final World Cup warm-up.
# test - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
Marchant handed first England start despite exclusion from World Cup squad
The Harlequins centre’s selection raises doubts about the fitness of Jonathan Joseph and Henry Slade.
# test - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
Exeter Chiefs forward Skinner ruled out of Scotland's World Cup campaign
Sam Skinner won’t be travelling to Japan after sustaining a hamstring injury in Saturday’s win against France.
# test - Sunday 25 August, 2019
Stokes stars as England beat Australia by one wicket to win third Test and keep Ashes alive
England required perfection to keep their series afloat and got just that courtesy of the 28-year-old’s performance.
# test - Friday 23 August, 2019
Uncapped teen sensation included as Cheika names Australia's World Cup squad
Jordan Petaia is among the 31 players who will be travelling to the tournament in Japan.
# test - Saturday 17 August, 2019
Dan Biggar makes his point against England as Wales go top of the world for the first time
George North scored the only try in a 13-6 win over England.
# test - Monday 12 August, 2019
Kolisi poised for 'limited minutes' on South Africa return
The Springbok captain missed out on the Rugby Championship win due to a knee injury, but is on track to boost his side in Japan.
Jones takes aim at World Rugby over 'ridiculous' Barrett red card
England’s head coach took a swipe at the governing body over the tackle laws after their win against Wales.
# test - Sunday 4 August, 2019
Australia dominate England in Ashes opener
Matthew Wade marked his first Test for nearly two years with a fine 110.
# test - Friday 2 August, 2019
Burns' unbeaten century puts England back in the driving seat
England ended day two of the first Ashes Test trailing Australia by just 17 runs.
# test - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
India youngster handed 8-month drugs ban after cough-syrup mix-up
Prithvi Shaw will be banned from cricket until mid-November, his suspension having been backdated to March.
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett commits to Hurricanes after Beauden's switch
The 22-year-old has renewed his contract with New Zealand Rugby ahead of the World Cup.
# test - Saturday 27 July, 2019
Rassie Erasmus satisfied after 'lucky' Springboks deny All Blacks in Wellington
South Africa’s director of rugby had mixed feelings after his side’s draw with New Zealand on Saturday.
# test - Tuesday 23 July, 2019
'Tuesday nights, James was always out' - Genia backs newly mature O'Connor to shine for Wallabies
Will Genia believes James O’Connor will grasp his chance if a six-year Wallabies exile comes to an end when Australia face Argentina.
# test - Monday 22 July, 2019
Cipriani dropped from England training squad as uncapped Marchant called up
Eddie Jones’ side continue their World Cup preparations with a training camp in Italy.
# test - Saturday 20 July, 2019
Two-try debutant Herschel Jantjies stars for Springboks
The Rugby Championship got underway in Johannesburg.
# test - Friday 19 July, 2019
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# test - Friday 12 July, 2019
All Blacks star Barrett swaps Hurricanes for Super Rugby rivals Blues
The 28-year-old will remain in New Zealand until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Wallabies' Bernard Foley to leave Waratahs and Australia after World Cup
The 29-year-old is set to move to Japan’s Top League.
# test - Thursday 4 July, 2019
Former Ulster star earns Wallabies recall for first time in three years after overcoming cancer
Christian Lealiifano has been included in the 34-man squad for their Rugby Championship opener.
# test - Thursday 27 June, 2019
Scotland's most capped international announces retirement from rugby
Edinburgh hooker Ross Ford is to move into strength and conditioning coaching.
# test - Thursday 13 June, 2019
England defence coach a contender to succeed Jones as he signs new contract
John Mitchell has renewed terms with the RFU until 2021.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9705)
I like both (1750)
Rain, for sure (766)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (534)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Opinion: Economic activity is primed to resume after Covid-19. In the meantime, it’s about survival
By Robert Sweeney
A 'virtual birthday' and an over-walked dog: One Irish mammy's experience of Covid-19 distancing
By Amanda Magnier
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