# Triple Crown

Last year

2022

# Progress

'I never thought I'd be in a position to say I've won a Triple Crown'

Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne reflects on an encouraging Six Nations campaign.

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Mar 21st 2022, 8:42 AM

# Happy Days

No doubting Ireland's positive trajectory as Farrell lauds their mental strength

The most exciting thing for Farrell and co. is that there is plenty of scope for improvement.

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Mar 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# back in the mix

'This is something you'll remember for the rest of your life'

Kieran Treadwell had to wait a long time to get back in the Ireland squad.

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Mar 21st 2022, 1:01 AM

# Tour On

Ireland look to 'perfect opportunity' of New Zealand tour after sealing Triple Crown

Johnny Sexton believes Ireland have great potential with the 2023 World Cup in view.

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Mar 20th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Silverware

Ireland claim Triple Crown by beating Scots as all eyes now turn towards Paris

Andy Farrell’s men must rely on England doing them a favour if they are to win the Six Nations title.

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Mar 19th 2022, 6:44 PM

# Silverware

'It was incredible. When you're that age, you're just bewildered by the whole thing'

Josh van der Flier watched from the stands the last time Ireland won a trophy on home soil.

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Mar 17th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Underdogs

'They’ve no championship to play for, but that’s when they can be at their most dangerous'

Johnny Sexton says memories of 2010 will warn Ireland against complacency as they prepare to face Scotland this weekend.

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Mar 15th 2022, 3:58 PM

All time

# Triple Crown

Wales put 40 points on England to stay on course for Grand Slam

The defeat all but ended reigning the champions’ hopes of a successful title defence.

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Feb 27th 2021, 7:22 PM

# Triple Crown

'Any time that you are able to lift a trophy for your country is huge'

Ireland are on the hunt for a Triple Crown against England at Twickenham today.

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Feb 23rd 2020, 7:00 AM

# Triple Crown

Continuity the key, Doris has to settle for bench, and Earls at 23 again

Ireland head to Twickenham looking to seal the Triple Crown.

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Feb 19th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Controversy

Legendary racehorse trainer denies doping Triple Crown king Justify

‘I unequivocally reject any implication that scopolamine was ever intentionally administered,’ Bob Baffert said.

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Sep 13th 2019, 12:02 PM

# success

Unbeaten Justify dominates Belmont to become 13th Triple Crown winner

Bob Baffert has become just the second trainer to saddle two Triple Crown winners.

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Jun 10th 2018, 8:53 AM

# Sore loser

'This is the cowards' way out' - California Chrome's owner was NOT happy at losing the Triple Crown

Co-owner Steve Coburn didn’t take losing well.

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Jun 8th 2014, 8:08 PM

# Winner alright

Can 'America's horse' win the first Triple Crown in 36 years?

The final leg, the Belmont Stakes, takes place this evening.

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Jun 7th 2014, 3:00 PM

# triple down

D'Arcy disconsolate, but says 'no chance Twickenham defeat will derail entire Championship'

Ireland are down, but not out.

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Feb 23rd 2014, 9:35 AM

# Reaction

Positive sheen of England slugfest wears off fast for 'gutted' Schmidt

Ireland’s head coach was an odd combination of annoyed and enthused after a mixed bag of a day in London.

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Feb 23rd 2014, 8:10 AM

# Reaction

Six things we learned from this weekend's Six Nations action

We pick the bones out of a weekend that ended in disappointment for Ireland.

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Feb 22nd 2014, 6:59 PM

# 6 Nations

Weir floors Italy in thrilling wooden spoon decider

The 22-year-old Scot held his nerve to settle a topsy-turvy clash.

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Feb 22nd 2014, 3:43 PM

# Triple Crown Size

Meet the Irish rugby team's secret weapon for this weekend's match

He’s more than willing to answer Ireland’s call.

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Feb 21st 2014, 1:49 PM

# column

Nora Stapleton column: We will look to outplay this big English team

The Ireland out-half says she and her teammates are ‘trying to do our country proud’ as they aim for a Triple Crown.

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Feb 20th 2014, 6:30 AM

# Opinion

No talk of rap battles this year as Ireland prepare for battle at Twickenham

The mood in the Ireland camp is not as jocular as 2013 but that is no bad thing.

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Feb 19th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Triple Crown

Nora Stapleton column: Katie Taylor told us we had inspired her

The Ireland out-half writes about beating Wales to set up a Triple Crown-decider with England in the Six Nations.

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Feb 13th 2014, 7:00 AM

# driving force

Twickenham holds no fear for inspirational O'Connell after whacking Wales

The Ireland captain was still suffering from the remnants of a chest infection on Saturday but was immense against Wales.

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Feb 9th 2014, 8:00 AM

# troubled times

1972, the year 'The Troubles' wrecked Ireland's Grand Slam hopes

Ireland and Lions flanker Fergus Slattery reflects on politics and sports mixing to ill-effect.

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Apr 1st 2013, 7:45 AM

# rock hard

4 of the finest rugby moments from the retiring Johnny 'Concrete' O'Connor

The Connacht flanker announced he is to step away from the professional game today.

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Mar 27th 2013, 3:04 PM

# 6 Nations

Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record

That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?

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Mar 21st 2013, 10:23 AM

# BOD

Brian O'Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian

The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.

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Mar 20th 2013, 2:48 PM

# 6 Nations

Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby

‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.

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Mar 19th 2013, 8:50 PM

# 6 Nations

Brian O'Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London

The Leinster legend was sin-binned in Rome for a stamp on Simone Favaro.

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Mar 19th 2013, 5:58 PM

# 6 Nations

Declan Kidney: I'll have to think about new contract

“I’d have to sit down and think about whether I want a new contract,” the Corkman said after the loss in Rome.

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Mar 16th 2013, 7:27 PM

# 6 Nations

Open thread: what's your verdict on Ireland's 6 Nations campaign?

Is it the end of the road for Declan Kidney? Did they do as well as expected considering injuries? Have your say.

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Mar 16th 2013, 4:40 PM

# Centre of attention

VIDEO: 'The Greatest' -- RTÉ tribute to Brian O'Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye

Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.

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Mar 16th 2013, 12:55 PM

# 6 Nations

Cian Healy unsure of Brian O'Driscoll plans after today's 6 Nations finale

‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’

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Mar 16th 2013, 10:25 AM

# 6 Nations

Italy boss Brunel wary of 'fighting' Irish ahead of St Patrick's weekend tie

“It will probably be O’Driscoll’s final match, so that will add an extra dimension to their game. But overall, Ireland is a team full of good, talented players.”

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Mar 14th 2013, 5:13 PM

# 6 Nations

Jonny Sexton out of trip to Rome, Paddy Jackson to start

The Leinster out half went over on his foot during training this morning.

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Mar 14th 2013, 2:13 PM

# 6 Nations

6 Nations: Ireland to delay Italy team announcement, as potential BOD farewell in the balance

O’Driscoll suffered concussion, a lacerated ear and a dead leg in the 13-13 draw with France over the weekend.

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Mar 11th 2013, 7:01 PM

# 6 Nations

Ireland v France: We'll take 3-0 as well, says under-pressure Declan Kidney

Kidney and his France counterpart Philippe Saint-Andre are desperate for a win in Dublin.

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Mar 8th 2013, 3:42 PM

# 6 Nations

In pictures: Paddy Jackson gets in some late kicking practice on Captain's Run at Aviva Stadium

Ireland take on France at Lansdowne tomorrow.

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Mar 8th 2013, 3:04 PM

# triple crowned

RTÉ to broadcast live coverage of Ireland's Grand Slam-defining French clash

Record crowds are set to descend on Ashbourne RFC this Friday for the crucial rugby encounter.

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Mar 6th 2013, 9:54 AM

# ROG

Opinion: It's not the ending he deserved but axing Ronan O'Gara is the right call from Kidney

The Munster great should have went after the World Cup in 2011, say Whiff of Cordite.

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Mar 4th 2013, 11:46 AM