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# The Natural

'Huge honour' as 24-year-old Ryan takes Ireland captaincy for England Test

The Leinster lock signalled he will lean on experienced heads like Peter O’Mahony and Keith Earls.

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Nov 17th 2020, 3:00 PM

# totemic

Natural introvert, leader James Ryan intent on making noise in defining back-to-backs

The Leinster second row had to brush off the calls for him to captain Ireland. He is aware he still has plenty to learn.

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Dec 7th 2019, 1:30 AM

# The Natural

After intense headaches and feeling just plain 'crap', Jared Payne has moved to a new chapter

‘Sometimes you felt like you had a bit of a hangover and other times it feels like something’s wrong in your head and you’re tempted to call A&E.’

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Jul 27th 2018, 12:00 PM

# The Natural

'He's been coaching for two years in our environment': Schmidt excited to bring Payne's influence to Oz

The head coach has long viewed the Ulster man as an invaluable presence on the field, so his off-field presence will be more than welcome approaching the first Test against the Wallabies.

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Jun 1st 2018, 8:02 PM

# The Natural

Baseball star says accusations he is using PEDs are 'flattering'

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta did, however, dismiss claims he was cheating.

6.3k

Apr 27th 2016, 8:00 AM

# The Natural

Legendary coach Butch Harmon says Tiger Woods should stop hiring coaches

Sean Foley got the door this week.

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Aug 28th 2014, 10:31 AM

# The Natural

'It's just a bit of instinct', says Zebo after latest star turn

The Munster wing says he and his team-mates are encouraged to trust themselves and take a chances like his deft flick.

6.9k

Feb 2nd 2013, 7:20 PM

# The reel deal

The Magnificent Seven: the best sports movies ever

With Moneyball set to be released, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite sports flicks. Do you agree?

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Nov 25th 2011, 9:24 AM