# Tough To Take

Last year

2022

'I would have taken playing the worst game of my career if we had won'

Last weekend’s defeat to La Rochelle was a disappointing ending to what was a breakthrough season for Jimmy O’Brien on the European stage.

28.2k

Jun 3rd 2022, 3:00 PM

All time

'I left my spikes out on the track and walked away' - Heartbreak for McKillop in 1500m final

Michael McKillop finished eighth in the Paralympic T38 1500m final.

63.6k

Sep 4th 2021, 12:29 PM

'I was jealous and wished I was there' - Sexton opens up on Lions omission

The Ireland captain says he found it difficult to watch the summer tour to South Africa.

7.8k

Sep 1st 2021, 7:00 PM

Blow for Gatland's Wales as Navidi ruled out of remainder of World Cup

The Cardiff Blues back row injured his hamstring in yesterday’s dramatic win over France.

3.8k

Oct 21st 2019, 11:26 AM

'People have been trying to say it will make me a better player, but it's hard to look past that'

The omission of Barry McCarthy for Friday’s first Test against Pakistan raised questions over Ireland’s selection policy.

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May 10th 2018, 7:59 PM

World Cup dream over for Northern Ireland as controversial first-leg penalty sees Swiss through

Michael O’Neill’s side couldn’t find a goal in Basel and won’t be at next summer’s World Cup.

27.9k

Nov 12th 2017, 7:36 PM

Hurley and Hoey miss out on Tour cards at Q-School

Korea’s YE Yang, the first major winner to compete at the event, was among those to secure his spot for next season.

3.8k

Nov 17th 2016, 3:40 PM

Seamus Hickey's emotional TV interview - 'It's raw now at the moment'

The Limerick defender was crestfallen despite winning the man-of-the-match award.

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Aug 11th 2014, 9:18 AM