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# Trials

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Pfizer starts large trial for anti-Covid pill
Several companies are working on so-called oral antivirals.
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Sep 27th 2021, 4:01 PM
Covid-19: The treatment and vaccine candidates showing promising results
There may be enough data on the Oxford vaccine to put it before regulators this year.
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Aug 25th 2020, 10:15 PM
50/22 kicks, 22/50 kicks, and goal line drop-outs: Australia's new law trials
We saw the first few examples of Super Rugby AU’s law trials this weekend.
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Jul 5th 2020, 5:28 PM
Red-carded players to be replaced after 20 minutes in Kiwi Super Rugby
The new competition will feature a golden point system and a renewed focus on the breakdown.
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Jun 2nd 2020, 10:12 AM
World Rugby forms working group to examine the state of the breakdown
Some of the game’s leading coaches, referees, and medical experts will be involved.
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Feb 27th 2020, 2:51 PM
World Rugby approves law trial to reduce tackle height to the waist
Another closed trial will see yellow cards being reviewed while players are in the sin bin.
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Aug 8th 2019, 1:00 PM
Donn McClean: O'Brien's Sir Dragonet gives plenty to ponder as Derby looms
Derby trials are popping up all over to present a changing picture of prospects at Epsom.
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May 14th 2019, 8:50 AM
'Armpit line' introduced in English cup as trials to lower tackle height continue
Rugby authorities are hoping to see a reduction in the number of concussions being sustained in tackles.
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Jul 25th 2018, 11:28 AM
'There's a lot we can do to make the court process easier for rape victims'
Yesterday a rape victim told the Central Criminal Court that the trial was one of the hardest things she has ever had to do.
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May 15th 2018, 6:10 AM
Calls for cross-examination of victims in rape trials to be pre-recorded
The Rape Crisis Network Ireland has released a ‘timely’ report.
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Apr 9th 2018, 6:05 AM
Chief Justice says courts may need to restrict social media use during trials
Susan Denham said there are issues to address in order to protect the right to a fair trial in this era of social media.
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Jul 25th 2017, 12:01 PM
Irishman Shane O'Leary gets call-up to Canada trials before June Tests
The 24-year-old left Connacht at the end of the season.
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May 26th 2017, 12:47 PM
World Rugby have announced the trial of some fascinating new laws
The five-metre drop out? Six points for a try?
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Sep 11th 2015, 11:15 AM
Contentious flu drug DOES work, latest trials show
It reduces the length of symptoms, new research shows.
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Jan 30th 2015, 3:07 PM
IRFU looking for the best athletes in Ireland for sevens trials
David Nucifora joins us to outline the organisation’s plans for Talent Identification Days next month.
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Dec 13th 2014, 8:30 AM
Lawyers warn that plans to close four Dublin courts threaten 'the fabric of Ireland's justice system'
77 local courts around the country have closed down in the last six years – and now four Dublin courts are on the chopping block.
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Jun 23rd 2014, 10:30 AM
Maple Ten developer was told Anglo "would be gone in a week" if loans-for-shares deal failed
Brian O’Farrell says he was told he would be “a friend to the bank” if he took a loan in order to buy shares in Anglo Irish Bank
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Feb 17th 2014, 12:41 PM
Lingerie Football League tryouts to be held in Dublin this month
May 25 is the date to put in your diaries.
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May 7th 2013, 6:06 PM
Groups aim to launch legal challenge against GM trials
Green Party Councillor Malcolm Noonan explained the reasoning behind the legal challenge, which involves a number of Irish food producers and organic groups.
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Aug 28th 2012, 9:22 AM
Grimacing for gold: 12 intense pictures from the US Olympic diving trials
We might make a similar face if we were dive-bombing a pool from 10 metres.
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Jul 9th 2012, 12:20 PM
Phelps gets his revenge on US rival Ryan Lochte
The 27-year-old knows that this is just the preamble, however, and that his rival will be back.
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Jul 1st 2012, 12:06 PM
Thorpe 'up against it' in bid to win Olympic spot for Australia
The five-times gold medal has not seen his comeback go to plan, and admits he has struggled in his bid to get to London.
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Mar 14th 2012, 2:15 PM
TD calls for cameras to be allowed in Irish courts
Fine Gael backbencher Patrick O’Donovan has asked the Justice Minister to consider limited broadcasting of court proceedings.
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Sep 13th 2011, 5:10 PM
Major breakthrough in cystic fibrosis treatment
Ireland has the largest proportion of cystic fibrosis sufferers in the world and the news has been largely welcomed.
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Jun 20th 2011, 2:20 PM