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France's Antoine Dupont named World Rugby player of the year

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France's Antoine Dupont named World Rugby player of the year

Dec 10th 2021, 1:12 PM 5,120 Views 3 Comments

Meanwhile, England’s Zoe Aldcroft has won the women’s player of the year award.

Chelsea men and women heavily represented as nominees for Fifa awards announced

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Chelsea men and women heavily represented as nominees for Fifa awards announced

Nov 22nd 2021, 6:57 PM 3,381 Views 2 Comments

Two male players, four female players, and both Blues managers are up for their respective top prizes.

'We don't want an attack that's too tidy' - Farrell turns focus to the All Blacks

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'We don't want an attack that's too tidy' - Farrell turns focus to the All Blacks

Updated Nov 8th 2021, 12:26 PM 21,137 Views 2 Comments

The Ireland head coach is keen for his team to be unpredictable.

If you have a younger sibling, they're probably better at sport than you are

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If you have a younger sibling, they're probably better at sport than you are

Jan 9th 2021, 12:06 PM 37,001 Views 12 Comments

Mark Williams explains how the ‘little sibling effect’ works.

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Lewandowski pips Messi and Ronaldo to win top Fifa men's award

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Lewandowski pips Messi and Ronaldo to win top Fifa men's award

Dec 17th 2020, 9:59 PM 7,449 Views 8 Comments

Lucy Bronze took the women’s award, while there was also recognition for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

Dundalk's Flores misses out on Puskas award

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Dundalk's Flores misses out on Puskas award

Updated Dec 11th 2020, 6:19 PM 9,099 Views 5 Comments

Jurgen Klopp and Marcelo Bielsa did make the shortlist for Coach of the Year.

No room for Neymar as Fifa name 10 Player of the Year contenders

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No room for Neymar as Fifa name 10 Player of the Year contenders

Jul 24th 2018, 8:00 PM 61,558 Views 43 Comments

Don’t worry, Kylian Mbappe, Mo Salah and Raphael Varane all made the cut this time.

Supermac's chips are better than McDonald’s chips and it’s time we all admitted it

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Supermac's chips are better than McDonald’s chips and it’s time we all admitted it

Jan 17th 2017, 7:58 PM 6,766 Views 4 Comments

One is globally famous, the other is 100% delish.

'There were many doubts, many campaigns against me from inside and outside football'

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'There were many doubts, many campaigns against me from inside and outside football'

Jan 10th 2017, 1:17 PM 5,230 Views 12 Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo has lashed out at what he claims is a media campaign against him.

Fifa introduces new 'The Best' football awards to rival Ballon d'Or

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# Better Than All The Rest

Fifa introduces new 'The Best' football awards to rival Ballon d'Or

Oct 31st 2016, 5:52 PM 7,809 Views 5 Comments

Fifa has launched ‘The Best’ football awards, with the gongs being handed out in January.

17 things that only make sense to cat people

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17 things that only make sense to cat people

Oct 4th 2016, 9:23 PM 6,772 Views 0 Comments

Cat hair. Everywhere.

15 times Irish weddings went above and beyond in the name of craic

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15 times Irish weddings went above and beyond in the name of craic

May 19th 2016, 9:34 PM 12,026 Views 0 Comments

And that’s why they’re so good.

Pizza is the ultimate hangover food and there should be no arguments

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Pizza is the ultimate hangover food and there should be no arguments

Apr 3rd 2016, 2:15 PM 5,735 Views 1 Comment

Let’s just enshrine this in law.

The New York Times spent a weekend in Galway and absolutely loved it

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The New York Times spent a weekend in Galway and absolutely loved it

Apr 2nd 2016, 8:45 AM 37,650 Views 48 Comments

It may be Ireland’s “most charming city” apparently.

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# Westside

The New York Times spent a weekend in Galway and absolutely loved it

Apr 1st 2016, 9:19 AM 7,198 Views 4 Comments

Representing.

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11 struggles of being a best man

May 9th 2015, 3:00 PM 6,991 Views 1 Comment

So much responsibility. And craic.

'I think Johnny Sexton is the in-form fly-half in the world' - Madigan

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'I think Johnny Sexton is the in-form fly-half in the world' - Madigan

Mar 12th 2015, 7:13 PM 4,825 Views 8 Comments

The Leinster man is playing second fiddle to Sexton at the moment with Ireland.

'Any day you get to play against the world champions is a good day' - Briggs

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'Any day you get to play against the world champions is a good day' - Briggs

Feb 27th 2015, 6:40 PM 5,375 Views 2 Comments

The Ireland captain is keen to restore pride at Ashbourne as England arrive.

Sturridge blows the Harry Kane away says Rodgers

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Sturridge blows the Harry Kane away says Rodgers

Feb 10th 2015, 7:49 AM 6,318 Views 17 Comments

The Liverpool striker is the best in England according to his boss.

Definitive proof that everything is better with googly eyes

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Definitive proof that everything is better with googly eyes

Nov 1st 2013, 1:00 PM 14,424 Views 13 Comments

Prepare to be dazzled.

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