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# Tough Times

This year
2023
Ulster show signs of life in La Rochelle dogfight as knock-out clash with Sale looms
Nick Timoney believes the province are ‘on the verge of getting back into our groove.’
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Jan 16th 2023, 7:15 AM
Last year
2022
No guarantees Chelsea can complete season, says Cech
The technical and performance advisor and former goalkeeper says the club must ‘go day-by-day’.
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Mar 13th 2022, 2:43 PM
All time
'You definitely miss playing for Ireland and being involved'
Leinster scrum-half Luke McGrath is hoping to force his way back into the Ireland squad.
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Dec 2nd 2021, 8:35 AM
Wayne Rooney vows to stick with Derby despite looming administration
The former Manchester United star found out about the club’s plan to go into administration from TV.
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Sep 18th 2021, 8:53 PM
Guardiola may not give Aguero game time 'for minutes' sake' as contract runs down
Uncertainty surrounds the Argentinian’s future at Man City.
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Mar 9th 2021, 11:00 PM
IRFU suffers €35.7 million deficit as Irish rugby tries to 'buy time' financially
CEO Philip Browne says the union must make drastic budget cuts if crowds cannot return to games next year.
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Oct 23rd 2020, 2:49 PM
Loew under pressure as Germany forced to rally from two goals down to draw against Switzerland
The 60-year-old has been at the helm for 14 years.
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Oct 13th 2020, 10:35 PM
Paschal Donohoe says ministers won't take pay cut during Covid-19 pandemic
The finance minister had previously said he would consider actions taken by other governments in terms of pay cuts for politicians.
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Apr 30th 2020, 7:56 PM
Bournemouth boss becomes first Premier League manager to take pay cut
Eddie Howe has been impacted as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc worldwide.
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Apr 1st 2020, 6:36 PM
Rugby Australia makes salary cuts and stands down 75% of workforce
Meanwhile, Scottish Rugby has accounted pay deferrals for some of its biggest earners.
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Mar 31st 2020, 8:56 AM
England's RFU expects losses up to £50 million over next 18 months due to Covid-19 crisis
The spread of coronavirus means no major sporting action can currently take place in the UK.
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Mar 25th 2020, 10:23 PM
Sligo Rovers announce temporary layoffs for all management, players and administration staff
The Premier Division club made the decision following ‘intensive talks involving the National League Executive Committee, the PFAI and FAI.’
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Mar 19th 2020, 1:31 PM
Munster confirm Joey Carbery's season is over as he looks to recover fully
The 24-year-old’s campaign has been ruined by injuries.
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Mar 2nd 2020, 7:53 PM
'That's the part of rugby that people don't see' - Cronin fit again with Munster
The Highfield RFC man struggled with injury last season but is relishing being back in the red jersey.
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Dec 13th 2019, 7:00 AM
Patriots fans 'have the right' to boo after second straight defeat - Brady
The quarterback also said how one handles things ‘gracefully’ is what is important to him.
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Dec 9th 2019, 7:20 PM
Ljungberg: 'Scared' Arsenal just need to 'dig out a win' for confidence boost
Arsenal’s interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg believes his team just need a win to regain some confidence.
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Dec 6th 2019, 9:13 AM
'Maybe I should’ve started others, who knows?' - Solskjaer bewildered after latest United setback
The Red Devils have recorded only three wins in 11 top-tier matches.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 3:52 PM
Transfer business won't be easy for United 'in the pit with the rest of the sharks,' warns Neville
The former Red Devils defender believes fierce competition and inflated asking prices will make life difficult.
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Jun 25th 2019, 9:26 AM
'It's nearly sad that we got beat by 13 points and Waterford people are half-happy'
Ken McGrath says the Déise are ‘under a bit of pressure’ after shipping another defeat in the Munster SHC.
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Jun 10th 2019, 6:15 PM
Peat makes passionate plea for change as Ireland continue to fall behind
The women’s national team have lost seven of their last eight games and are facing into their worst Six Nations finish in 13 years.
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Mar 14th 2019, 6:30 AM
'Ignorance is bliss' - Playing on a torn cruciate for 10 months but missing All-Ireland glory
Kildare captain Grace Clifford casts her mind back to a whirlwind time.
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Feb 24th 2019, 7:15 AM
Under-fire Sarri admits Chelsea 'played confusing football' after limping out of FA Cup
The Blues crashed out of the competition after losing out to Manchester United at home.
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Feb 18th 2019, 10:52 PM
England captain dedicates 100th cap to seriously-ill footballer husband
‘This one’s for my family, my husband, who are there with you when there’s a lot of lows.’
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Nov 12th 2018, 9:30 PM
Thierry Henry's Monaco thrashed 4-0 at home in Champions League as wait for first win continues
A convincing defeat for the French side against Club Brugge.
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Nov 6th 2018, 7:50 PM
'Not going to lie, I'm gutted...This is hard to take' - Joe Hart on World Cup rejection
The goalkeeper has played in nine of England’s World Cup qualifiers.
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May 18th 2018, 10:37 AM
'I hit rock bottom' – Kell Brook opens up on depression battle
“I remember sitting on my own, thinking: ‘No one loves me. What have I done to myself? What have I done to the people that do love me?’”
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Feb 19th 2018, 10:02 PM
McCall's Saracens put six-week deadline in place to revive their season
The reigning European champions fell to their sixth defeat in a row when they lost to Clermont yesterday.
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Dec 12th 2017, 1:45 PM
'We're going to cop a lot of shite for this in the coming week, I'm guessing'
Leinster captain Isa Nacewa believes the province aren’t going to have to wait long for a trophy.
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May 22nd 2017, 11:59 AM
John Connors defends bare-knuckle boxing, "I wouldn't say no to a fight"
John Connors talks about mental health, bare-knuckle boxing and Love/Hate.
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Oct 15th 2016, 6:00 PM
How will Dublin recover from huge Leinster hurling setback?
Ger Cunningham and Mikey Carton admit the display against Galway wasn’t good enough.
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Jun 10th 2015, 8:44 AM
Here we go again? Microsoft Windows is starting to slide
For one, its biggest source of revenue will likely take a hit later this year when Windows 10 is released.
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Jan 27th 2015, 6:49 PM
A day after his 30th birthday, Sean St Ledger is left without a club yet again
The defender was released by Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy.
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Dec 29th 2014, 5:26 PM
'There are no friends in football' - Sean St Ledger on his difficulties with finding a club
St Ledger spoke to RTÉ about how he has struggled with unemployment.
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Nov 15th 2014, 9:12 PM
LOI double winner has to sell medals to pay daughters' university fees
Former keeper Wayne Russell is “heartbroken” to have to part with his medals.
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Aug 28th 2014, 5:06 PM
Bad news for Irish newspapers: every single one has dropped in circulation
The Herald saw the biggest drop, while the Sunday Independent remains the best-selling newspaper in the country.
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Aug 21st 2014, 4:34 PM
Analysis: Premier League youngsters face uncertain future
For some, the loan system can feel like being trapped in a revolving door.
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Jul 26th 2014, 9:57 AM
11 great pieces of advice for your teenage self
What would YOU tell yourself as a teenager?
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Sep 3rd 2013, 1:00 PM
'There's a lot of head maggots going on' - Donnacha Ryan on Ireland's fall
“You can feel sorry for yourself or go outside that door and test your mettle,” the Munster lock told us.
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Mar 1st 2013, 7:25 AM
Paraic Duffy: 'I don't think clubs will go under'
The GAA’s Director-General has admitted it is a huge concern the financial pressures that are being put on the grassroots of the association.
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Feb 26th 2013, 7:30 AM
Mortgage arrears in Ireland rise to highest level yet
New figures from the Central Bank illustrate the deepening mortgage crisis in Ireland with almost 130,000 in arrears.
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Aug 23rd 2012, 11:36 AM
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