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# Triple Threat

Sexton backs Ireland's brains and brawn as he sets sight on Triple Crown

Physicality has been a keyword for Ireland this week, but the skipper cautions that it means more than strength.

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Feb 22nd 2020, 6:02 AM

# Triple Threat

'For a multi-talented athlete like Orla, I don't think it's going to be much of a stretch to pick up a third sport'

Tipperary dual star Orla O’Dwyer is ready to hit up the AFLW after signing for Brisbane Lions.

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May 11th 2019, 8:30 AM

# brizzie

Tipperary dual star signs for Brisbane Lions as Irish invasion of AFLW continues

2017 All-Ireland winner Orla O’Dwyer is the eighth Irish player confirmed for the 2020 season.

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May 10th 2019, 7:51 AM

# Triple Threat

All-Stars align as Dublin ace Healy makes first appearance for Cork's All-Ireland club champions

The 2017 Player of the Year joined Ciara and Doireann O’Sullivan in the Mourneabbey forward line after transferring clubs.

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Mar 31st 2019, 7:30 PM

# Triple Threat

Gerrard: This Liverpool attack is better than the Suarez-led trio

Liverpool great Steven Gerrard feels the club’s current attack is better than the 2014 group.

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Feb 15th 2018, 11:56 AM

# Triple Threat

'He might look down on us and give us a helping hand': Cork clubs seeking clean sweep of All-Irelands

Aghada, Kinsale and Mourneabbey are all representing Cork in the All-Ireland finals.

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Nov 29th 2017, 8:34 PM

# Triple Threat

The best player in the NBA right now didn't get picked for the All-Star Game

What does Russell Westbrook have to do?

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Jan 20th 2017, 8:49 AM

# Triple Threat

Frampton setting his sights on becoming first Irish three-weight world champion

The Belfast boxer wants to create history after his rematch with Leo Santa Cruz later this month.

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Jan 3rd 2017, 6:38 PM

# Triple Threat

17-year-old Edgar storms to national sprint distance triathlon title

Carolyn Hayes dug deep to defend her title in the women’s race.

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Jul 16th 2016, 4:04 PM

# Triple Threat

Record holder Jonathan Edwards a relieved man after this massive triple jump came up just short

Christian Taylor went very, very close to breaking a 20-year-old record on his way to gold today.

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Aug 27th 2015, 6:55 PM

# Triple Threat

Irish winger Shane Monahan scorches in a hat-trick for Gloucester

The 27-year-old from Meath made a match-winning impact off the bench this weekend.

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May 5th 2014, 3:17 PM

# boot to ball

Fervent kick chase key to shutting down French counter attack -- O'Connell

The captain and his coach are intent on limiting ammunition to Les Bleus’ back three.

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Mar 14th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Triple Threat

Conor Murray: 'There's a Triple Crown on the line and that's a great position to be in'

The Munster and Ireland scrum-half is relishing his first trip to Twickenham.

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Feb 19th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Triple Threat

Schmidt targets England at Twickenham as Triple Crown looms large

The Ireland coach is delighted that his team finished off winning positions in their first two Six Nations games.

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Feb 8th 2014, 9:00 PM

# Match Report

Eto'o hat-trick keeps Chelsea in title hunt and cuts Man Utd adrift

The Cameroon international scored his first treble since his playing days at Inter Milan.

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Jan 19th 2014, 6:41 PM

# Triple Threat

Shane Byrne: Curse of the 13 jersey may lead to Wasps sting for Leinster

The former Leinster and Ireland hooker believes Ulster have the best chance of the three Irish sides this weekend.

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Apr 5th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Triple Threat

Tri-Time: Morrison comes back strong to take fifth in France

Closer to home, Kevin Thornton led from the front in the Pulse Clogherhead Triathlon.

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Sep 18th 2012, 10:11 AM

# strong field

Tri-Time: Maguire wins Middle Distance National Championships

Bryan Keane took the men’s title at the Jenson Button Trust Triathlon.

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Aug 22nd 2012, 11:40 AM

# Triple Threat

Tri-Time: Crooks and McCormack take the honours in Westmeath

Fine weather and fierce competition provided a fitting backdrop for Sunday’s Caroline Kearney memorial triathlon.

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Aug 15th 2012, 12:36 PM

# Triple Threat

Tri-Time: Keane shows class across two disciplines in Galway

Meanwhile, Katie Cooke edged the full-length race in west Cork.

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Jul 18th 2012, 11:37 AM

# 21 days to go

London 2012: Introducing... Aileen Morrison

The driven Derry woman is today’s first entry to our athlete profiles.

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Jul 6th 2012, 12:00 PM

# shannon-side

Tri-Time: McCrystal a clear winner in Athlone

Meanwhile, Ireland’s first ever paratriathlon ended in a dead heat.

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Jul 4th 2012, 4:26 PM

# 29 Days To Go

London 2012: Introducing... Gavin Noble

Ireland’s first ever male Olympic triathlete is today’s entry in our athlete-by-athlete guide to the games.

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Jun 28th 2012, 12:23 PM

# Triple Threat

Tri-Time: Keane best in the west as Morrison continues good form for London

Kilkee was the venue for Hell in the West triathlon this weekend, but the elite Aileen Morrison claimed a top 15 spot in Austria.

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Jun 26th 2012, 11:35 AM

# pedigree

Tri-Time: Sonia O'Sullivan takes silver on first outing

The Olympic heroine picked up the gauntlet laid down by Aileen Morrison and Gavin Noble.

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Jun 20th 2012, 11:25 AM

# all rounder

Tri-time: Button adds F1 glamour to Try Athy

However, when the real racing started, it was Russell White and Vanessa Fenton who commanded all the attention.

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Jun 6th 2012, 1:56 PM

# Triple Threat

Olympian: Noble finally rewarded for his endurance

Having missed out four years ago, Gavin Noble wasn’t about to let injury stand in the way of his Olympic dream.

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Jun 2nd 2012, 9:30 AM

# Triple Threat

Tri-time: Morrison and Noble to seal London place this week

The elite pair will race in Madrid needing only consistency for Olympic qualification. Meanwhile, there were 40 Irish competitors in Lanzarote.

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May 22nd 2012, 11:24 AM

# Triple Threat

Edwards scoffs at Wales favouritism talk

“If people say we are favourites then, just because it’s someone else’s opinion, don’t expect us to accept that.”

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Feb 25th 2012, 6:51 AM

# Triple Threat

Miami's 'Big 3' put together historic stat night

WATCH: LeBron, Wade and Bosh shoot the lights out as they cruise towards the playoffs.

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Mar 28th 2011, 1:26 PM

# Triple Threat

Three Delta flights make emergency landings over weekend

Two Boeing 767s with 400 people make premature landings during internal US flights, a day after one stops in Shannon.

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Nov 22nd 2010, 2:46 PM