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# Warrior

This year
2023
# Interview
'It's a 360 view on my life really - there's more to the player than what people see'
Family, love, loss, rivalry, respect and incredible success – Cork legend Gemma O’Connor on her book ‘Why Not A Warrior?’
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Jan 1st 2023, 8:00 AM
Last year
2022
# essential reading
28 of our favourite sports books of 2022
‘The Rodfather’ and other memorable reads.
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Dec 22nd 2022, 7:44 AM
# Warrior
Eric Donovan digs deep to win EU title in thriller
Earlier, Belfast’s Anthony Cacace earned his own career-best victory over previously unbeaten Italian Michael Magnesi.
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Sep 25th 2022, 12:10 AM
All time
# Warrior
Geraghty: The pain was so severe I said, 'I have enough, if you’re going to take me, take me'
Meath legend Graham Geraghty suffered a brain aneurysm last October and endured an eight hour operation to save his life.
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May 27th 2021, 3:54 PM
# Warrior
The journey Irish hero Sam Bennett took to become king of the road
Bennett is set to become the first Irishman in 31 years to win the prestigious green jersey when the Tour de France finishes up in Paris today.
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Sep 20th 2020, 8:00 AM
# Warrior
Boost for Glasgow as former European Player of the Season Nakarawa staying put
The Fijian star has signed a contract extension to keep him at Scotstoun.
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Jun 24th 2020, 3:28 PM
# Warrior
Harry Maguire is not out injured for a month - he might play tomorrow, says Solskjaer
‘You might’ve mistaken him for Harry Kane,’ says United manager.
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Jan 10th 2020, 1:00 PM
# Warrior
'No regrets' - Monaghan stalwart calls time on inter-county career after 16 seasons
Dessie Mone retires after an impressive stint with the Farney county.
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Nov 27th 2019, 3:24 PM
# Warrior
Ireland's midfield maestro O'Sullivan named club MVP Stateside for second year in-a-row
Cork native Denise O’Sullivan is a shining star at North Carolina Courage.
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Oct 11th 2019, 10:51 PM
# Warrior
World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger announces retirement aged 35
The legendary German midfielder helped Bayern secure a historic treble in 2013.
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Oct 8th 2019, 4:27 PM
# Warrior
More than 5,000 requests for organ donor cards since Orla Tinsley documentary
On a typical day, the Irish Kidney Association would receive 20 to 50 requests for organ donor cards.
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Sep 20th 2018, 8:50 PM
# Warrior
Over 2,000 people sign up for organ donor cards in light of Orla Tinsley documentary
Tinsley was on the lung transplant waiting list in the US for nine months.
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Updated
Sep 18th 2018, 10:10 PM
# Warrior
'He's a ninja' - Inter announce Nainggolan signing while Roma complete Pastore deal
The Belgian midfielder links up with former boss Luciano Spalletti, but Roma have already found a replacement.
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Jun 26th 2018, 2:30 PM
# Warrior
'It's not good': Steph Curry leaves New Orleans on crutches with worrying ankle injury
The two-time MVP limped off the court with less than a minute left in their win over the Pelicans.
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Dec 5th 2017, 11:00 AM
# Warrior
'With broken bones at least you can still train away in some regard, but the back injury was very difficult'
Cora Staunton didn’t make it to her 23rd inter-county season without playing through the pain barrier.
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Aug 19th 2017, 9:00 AM
# Warrior
Steph Curry made his pro golf debut yesterday, and certainly didn't disgrace himself
Warriors superstar shot a four-over par 74 at the Ellie Mae Classic.
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Aug 4th 2017, 9:10 AM
# Warrior
Johnny Sexton played Lions series decider with a broken wrist
The Leinster man also injured his ankle in the same game, but played through the pain.
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Jul 20th 2017, 10:36 AM
# Warrior
Greg Cunningham attempts to run off an injury for Preston - turns out it's a broken leg
The Galway native will miss the rest of the season.
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Apr 17th 2017, 7:21 PM
# Tribute
'He was the bravest player I've ever seen on a football pitch'
Ryan McBride’s former manager, Stephen Kenny, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Derry player.
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Mar 20th 2017, 12:52 PM
# Warrior
Unbeaten Jamie Conlan wins WBC International super-flyweight title with gutsy performance
The Belfast fighter edged out Nicaragua’s Yader Cardoza in tonight’s main event.
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Mar 11th 2017, 1:57 AM
# Warrior
Bundee Aki wanted to postpone ankle surgery and play through the pain for Connacht
Pat Lam must plan without his talismanic centre for the visit of Munster this weekend.
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Dec 30th 2016, 10:31 AM
# Commitment
'Warrior' James McClean played tonight with a torn back muscle
Ireland’s match-winner added that “playing for this country means everything”.
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Nov 12th 2016, 9:20 PM
# SER GREGOR
'The time is now right': Townsend to replace Cotter in Scotland job next summer
The former out-half will be a big loss to Glasgow Warriors and the Pro12.
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Aug 17th 2016, 4:35 PM
# Warrior
Mayo's Martha Carter played most of the Connacht final with a broken hand
Full-back broke her hand but played on to help Mayo to a first provincial crown in five years.
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Jul 4th 2016, 2:56 PM
# Warrior
12 fights that shaped Andy Lee's career
This is how champions are made.
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Apr 11th 2015, 7:15 AM
# Warrior
Former Allstar full-back Kevin McCloy wakes up in hospital and asks: 'Who won?'
Kevin McCloy has regained consciousness and spoken to his family.
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Aug 16th 2014, 3:07 PM
# eyesore
Check out Warrior's latest effort at the Liverpool third strip
It’s safe to say some Reds fans won’t be happy with their new jersey.
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Jul 7th 2014, 2:32 PM
# leo of laighin
Leinster's tribute to Leo Cullen is absolutely littered with trophies
They even found a try.
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May 29th 2014, 8:53 PM
# Melbourne
Wawrinka sees off Rafa rally to claim first Slam
The Spaniard battled through the pain barrier when two sets down, but ultimately lost out to the superb Swiss.
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Jan 26th 2014, 11:57 AM
# Fashion Police
Shamrock Rovers' new goalkeeper jersey is different. Very different.
It has A SKULL on the inside of it.
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Jan 22nd 2014, 8:59 PM
# Oops
Warrior seem to have broken Liverpool's bad language policy with kit launch
It hasn’t been the best of times for the Reds’ latest kit-maker, has it?
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Aug 1st 2013, 2:14 PM
# Warrior
Vincent Kompany played on with a concussion last night
Not your average footballer, the Belgium captain.
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Jun 8th 2013, 2:03 PM
# MY EYES!
The new Liverpool away kit is so bad it's...
That’ll be €60, please.
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Jun 4th 2013, 8:35 PM
# Donal Walsh
Thousands pay tribute to teen 'warrior and inspiration' Donal Walsh
Donal, who was fighting cancer for the third time, had called on teenagers not to take their own lives.
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May 13th 2013, 7:40 AM
# 6 Nations
'It's great to have a warrior in your dressing room like Brian O'Driscoll'
Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan pays credit to the former captain in what could be his final match against England.
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Feb 10th 2013, 12:34 PM
# Going Viral
YouTube Top 10: because Thomas Vermaelen can imitate a Shaolin Kung Fu warrior if he wants
N.B. The above reference is not a joke.
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Jul 19th 2012, 12:30 PM
# Warrior
Ledley King announces his retirement from football
The White Hart Lane legend will take up an ambassadorial role after hanging up his boots at age 31.
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Jul 19th 2012, 12:04 PM
# horrendous
This couldn't be Liverpool's new third kit... could it?
Purple, grey and orange? Really?
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Jun 17th 2012, 2:31 PM
# Regenerative
Comeback trail: O'Driscoll's recovery going 'really well'
The Leinster and Ireland centre is recovering from surgery fast and could be back sooner than expected.
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Jan 9th 2012, 7:22 PM