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# Underdogs

This year
2023
# Underdogs
Wales happy to be written off ahead of Ireland clash, says Warren Gatland
Gatland is back in charge of Wales, 15 years after his first Six Nations campaign in charge.
Last year
2022
# Underdogs
What can Emerging Ireland expect from the Pumas tomorrow?
The Nelspruit-based side are the reigning Currie Cup champions but have a new-look team.
# Underdogs
Kenny Shiels not making predictions about Northern Ireland’s Euro 2022 prospects
Shiels’ side are in Group A alongside Norway, Austria and hosts England.
# Underdogs
West Ham reach Europa League semi-finals with victory in Lyon
Craig Dawson, Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen were on target in a 3-0 away victory.
# chance to impress
TG4 GAA series 'Underdogs' to return with hurling focus for 2022
Applications are now being invited.
# 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.
# Underdogs
'People forget that for the last 10 years, we've been the most successful team'
Wales have been written off this week ahead of their clash with Ireland.
All time
# david v goliath
'It's fantastic that it's come to ladies football': Underdogs is back with a new season on TG4
Former Waterford footballer Michelle Ryan has joined the management team for the latest series.
# Underdogs
Moldovan league side make history as they win first-ever Champions League group stage game
Sheriff Tiraspol enjoyed a fairytale start to life in the competition.
# Underdogs
Cork City advance in FAI Cup with shock win over Sligo Rovers
Dale Holland struck a dramatic late winner to send Cork through.
# Hope
1000-1 underdogs aim to shock Man United
Diego Martinez believes Granada can pull off a big upset.
# Underdogs
Cavan hope favourites tag will 'weigh heavy' on Dublin like it did for Donegal
Thomas Galligan reflects on Cavan’s ‘shock’ Ulster final win and the upcoming tie against the All-Ireland champions.
# Next Big Thing
Underdogs looking for Ladies football players to feature in new series
Nationwide trials will take place in October.
# rematch
Much-changed Saracens have 'a few plans up our sleeve' for Leinster
Leo Cullen’s men have a score to settle after last year’s Champions Cup final.
# Underdogs
'We won’t lie down and let the Germans walk all over us'
Megan Connolly signals Ireland’s intent as they face a crucial Euro 2022 qualifier with Germany on Saturday.
# Underdogs
Atalanta coach takes 'extra motivation' from Bergamo's virus suffering
Atalanta face PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals tonight.
# Underdogs
Wolves star sends Liverpool warning after Man City victory
Raul Jimenez is eyeing a win at Anfield for the Wanderers after their triumph against the reigning champions.
# Underdogs
Thomas Davis pull off upset victory over 2017 Dublin finalists Castleknock
They’ll play holders Kilmacud Crokes in the semi-final.
# Underdogs
Bizarre goal gives Club Bruges shock lead before Real Madrid rescue point
The Belgian side have since doubled their advantage.
# Return
TG4 anounce details of new series of legendary GAA series Underdogs
Mickey Ned O’Sullivan returns to take charge of this year’s selection.
# Underdogs
'It would be a massive, massive upset' - The Donegal side aiming to pull off an FAI Cup giantkilling
Glengad United take on Waterford this Saturday.
# Underdogs
'I believe we can cause an upset, a lot of the lads do. We gave them too much respect last time'
St Pat’s captain Ian Bermingham is expecting a reaction from his players as they go to IFK Norrköping chasing a 2-0 deficit.
# Underdogs
Eddie Brennan names Laois side for preliminary quarter-final clash with Dublin
The Kilkenny legend makes a single change from the side that won the McDonagh Cup last weekend.
# Underdogs
Laois U20s dump reigning All-Ireland champions Kildare out of Leinster
Billy O’Loughlin’s side will now face Westmeath in the quarter-finals of the provincial competition.
# Underdogs
The unfancied Serie A club looking to cap a dream season tonight
Atalanta have won the Coppa Italia just once, in 1963, but can do so again this evening.
# belief
Munster underdogs again but feel they're 'a different animal' for Saracens clash
The southern province feel they have moved forward over the past two seasons.
# Next Job
Earls knows Munster are underdogs for Sarries but first focuses on Pro14
The wing scored two excellent tries in last weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final.
# the search is on
TG4's legendary GAA series Underdogs is coming back - are you the next big star?
Here’s your chance…
# Underdogs
'The worst possible draw' - Robben fearful for Bayern against Liverpool
The Bavarian giants face the 2017-2018 Champions League runners-up next month.
# Underdogs
Brilliant late assist from Shane Long helps Southampton end Arsenal's 22-match unbeaten run
The Ireland striker made an impact off the bench, as Ralph Hasenhüttl enjoyed a managerial home debut to remember.
# Underdogs
'Anything is possible' - Mullinalaghta give hope to small clubs all over Ireland
Rian Brady and man of the match Patrick Fox were reflecting on their stunning victory on Sunday.
# A Difficult Journey
'It was as close to starvation as it gets... I don't know where I got the willpower to go without food for so long'
Underdogs and Round Towers Lusk footballer Stephen Harford talks to The42 about his experience with body dysmorphia.
# Ready For The Top Dogs
5 for Dublin, 4 for Donegal - Underdogs squad confirmed for showdown with All-Ireland champions
The Underdogs team take on a Dublin side who have completed the four-in-row this year.
# Inter-pro
Stander content to occupy underdog role until it comes time to bite back
‘To go up there just to play is not going to be acceptable. We play this game to win,’ says the Munster and Ireland back row.
# On the box
Legendary GAA series Underdogs returns to TG4 tonight
Paul Galvin, Ray Silke and Valerie Mulcahy are the selectors as the reality TV show makes its comeback.
# Underdogs
Sarah Dervan: Other teams 'close' to breaking Cork and Kilkenny dominance
The Galway full-back has suggested that the top two wont contest a third All Ireland final in a row this year.
# Underdogs
Australia coach Michael Cheika says this is the best Irish rugby team of all time
Ireland have been keen to talk up the Australians this week but Cheika has gone a step further.
# the search is on
Underdogs is coming back to TG4 - and they're looking for the next big stars
Here’s your chance!
# Underdogs
7 Irish players who could help inspire FA Cup upsets this weekend
Norwich’s Wes Hoolahan and others who could be involved in unexpected victories.
# Underdogs
Englishman working wonders at little-known Swedish club relishes dream tie with Arsenal
After three promotions in five years, Graham Potter will get the chance to test himself against Arsene Wenger in the Europa League.