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# Top Dogs

This year
2023
'Toulouse are the ones with 5 stars, that’s the way we’re looking at it' - Keenan
The Leinster fullback looks ahead to Saturday’s heavyweight clash in Dublin.
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Apr 26th 2023, 6:30 AM
Leicester’s Jasper Wiese: Leinster 'probably the best club team in the world'
Meanwhile, Tigers prop James Cronin has warned his teammates that the Champions Cup is the ‘be-all and end-all’ for Leinster.
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Apr 4th 2023, 5:26 PM
Ireland continue to live up to the hype as France become latest statement scalp
The world’s top two teams served up a classic at a wonderfully loud and lively Aviva Stadium.
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Feb 11th 2023, 5:31 PM
Last year
2022
France's success underlines Top 14 dominance in Europe - Racing's Russell
Three of the four sides who have made it to the Champions Cup semi-finals are French.
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May 13th 2022, 8:31 AM
All time
'There is a level of intensity to Leinster's game that other teams cannot match'
Leinster have gained the kind of stranglehold on the Pro14 that Dublin have enjoyed in the All-Ireland SFC.
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Mar 8th 2021, 7:00 AM
Lewandowski strikes as Bayern Munich down Dortmund to go top
Lewandowski has now scored 11 goals in just six Bundesliga games this season.
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Nov 7th 2020, 9:16 PM
'People knew it was probably coming' - Corofin are dethroned so who'll take their crown in Galway?
Mountbellew/Moylough meet Moycullen in a novel football final pairing tomorrow.
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Oct 3rd 2020, 9:00 AM
Patrickswell deny Na Piarsaigh three-in-a-row and move to top of Limerick roll of honour
Ciaran Carey’s side had five points to spare over the reigning champions.
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Oct 6th 2019, 5:18 PM
Liverpool have 'arrogance in a nice way' after European success, says Carragher
The former Reds defender says Jurgen Klopp’s men have the belief to surpass Manchester City in the Premier League this year.
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Aug 13th 2019, 4:07 PM
McBrearty's consistent class proves that Donegal are nowhere close to a one-man team
The star forward is a standout performer for Declan Bonner’s side.
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Jul 21st 2019, 7:00 AM
'We're not going into our shell or worrying, I think a lot of people outside are'
Keith Earls says Ireland will ‘be back to themselves soon enough’ as Joe Schmidt’s side bid to finish the Six Nations strongly.
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Mar 7th 2019, 9:00 AM
Kilkenny, Dublin and Tyrone showcase value in keeping your rivals down
Tipperary, Mayo and Monaghan fell to defeats at the weekend.
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Feb 26th 2019, 3:28 PM
Hansen to decide on future next month as Ireland hope to hang onto Schmidt
The All Blacks boss says Ireland will find out how it feels to be the best side in the world.
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Nov 18th 2018, 12:09 PM
'There's a meanness and toughness to Galway': Tyrrell on comparisons with great Kilkenny team
Cats legend Jackie Tyrrell believes Galway and Limerick will meet in the All-Ireland final.
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Jul 23rd 2018, 5:01 PM
Leinster the clear top dogs after entertaining Pro14 inter-pro series
With three wins from three games in the last fortnight, Leo Cullen’s men impressed.
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Jan 8th 2018, 7:57 AM
Changing of the guard? Tipperary look to confirm their status as hurling's elite force
The wounded Cats make the trip to Thurles for a titanic league clash tonight.
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Mar 11th 2017, 10:02 AM
Government approves promotions for 11 senior gardaí following controversy
The Minister for Justice had said last week she would examine vacancies in the force.
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Nov 22nd 2016, 2:34 PM
Who is your tip to be the dark horse at Euro 2016 this summer?
Because you’re too good to go tipping one of the big boys.
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Jun 6th 2016, 9:00 PM
Cards on the table - who do you think is going to win Euro 2016?
It’s prediction time.
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Jun 2nd 2016, 9:00 PM
Tim Cook, Elon Musk, and Larry Page were at a private event where the 'main topic' was stopping Trump
And it all took place on a private island.
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Mar 8th 2016, 1:03 PM
Connacht return to top of the Pro12 after high-scoring win over Zebre
Pat Lam’s men put 51 points on the board this evening.
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Feb 20th 2016, 6:44 PM
Federer-Djokovic: Five of the best from their incredible rivalry
Two of the game’s greatest go toe-to-toe again in the Australian Open semi-final tomorrow.
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Jan 27th 2016, 4:49 PM
Euro 2016 draw: We rank the teams in Pot 1
It’s time to take a closer look at the top sides in tomorrow’s draw.
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Dec 11th 2015, 5:00 PM
Donaghmoyne finish with 13 players but hang on to claim fourth All-Ireland title
Cork side Mourneabbey fall at final hurdle once again as Monaghan women prevail.
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Dec 6th 2015, 5:15 PM
Munster v Connacht, Guinness PRO12
Superb Aki try the icing on the cake for Connacht after incredible performance. The western province claim their first win in Thomond Park since 1986 and consolidate their lead at the top of the Pro12.
Nov 28th 2015, 7:10 PM FT: Munster 12 Connacht 18, Connacht stay top of table with first win in Thomond Park since 1986.
Nov 28th 2015, 7:06 PM What a try! Munster 12 Connacht 18, 78 mins
Nov 28th 2015, 6:02 PM HT: Munster 5 Connacht 10.
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Nov 28th 2015, 4:15 PM
The king is dead - Tesco is no longer the number one supermarket in Ireland
After months of threatening to do so, Super Valu has finally knocked the UK grocery giant from its perch.
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Apr 13th 2015, 1:05 PM
The Six Nations table makes for sweet viewing this evening
Drink it in.
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Mar 21st 2015, 7:22 PM
Leinster, Toulon and Saracens in Tier One for Rugby Champions Cup draw
Munster, semi-finallists in 2013 and 2014, will have to settle for a spot in Tier Two. Ulster may not be so lucky.
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Jun 8th 2014, 2:37 PM
Dundalk go top after putting Cork to the sword at Oriel Park
Richie Towell scored his third and fourth league goals of the season.
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May 2nd 2014, 10:13 PM
Ross on Munster rivalry: 'You fight more in a family than you do with strangers'
The Leinster prop is expecting a fierce encounter at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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Mar 24th 2014, 5:07 PM
Last-gasp point keeps Donegal top of Division 2 as Monaghan and Galway win
Meath were denied at the death by a superb Michael Murphy free.
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Mar 9th 2014, 5:32 PM
Ireland eager to mix it with rugby's big boys in 2014
We spoke to Paul O’Connell, Jean de Villiers, Kieran Read and David Wallace about rugby’s top two.
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Dec 25th 2013, 9:30 AM
Chiefs stage stunning comeback to win consecutive Super Rugby titles
Christian Leali’ifano was the hero for the Australians but a late fightback saw the cup remain in New Zealand.
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Aug 3rd 2013, 10:43 AM
In pictures: Our Heineken Cup Team of the Week
Two Irish players have made the cut while there are some honourable mentions for three others.
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Oct 22nd 2012, 9:26 AM
Celtic boss Neil Lennon scoffs at treble talk before cup tie
They may be third place in the Scottish Premier League but that hasn’t discouraged daydreaming fans and headline writers.
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Sep 25th 2012, 1:36 PM
Number crunch: Rory needs a big two months to hold on to Number 1 spot
McIlroy was a summer-time bloomer in 2010 and 2011 and only a similar vein of form will stave off Luke Donald
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Apr 19th 2012, 3:25 PM
Leaders of the Pack: Raffaele Cretaro and Sligo set to welcome Derry
The Rovers striker and his teammates are enjoying their best league start in 75 years but know Derry will pose a genuine threat
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Apr 13th 2012, 10:30 AM
Best league in the world? La Liga trio make UEFA shortlist
Messi, Ronaldo and Xavi shortlisted for inaugural Best Player in Europe Award.
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Jul 26th 2011, 9:22 AM