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Rule 6.43 is ill conceived and poorly designed
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Rule 6.43 is ill conceived and poorly designed
By Dave Hannigan There was a much simpler time in the GAA's history when at some point in a team's run to an All-Ireland final, one of the players ...
O'Connell's dismissal worries Ireland ahead of 6 Nations
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O'Connell's dismissal worries Ireland ahead of 6 Nations
By Kieran Rooney THE shock dismissal of Paul O'Connell spoiled what otherwise was a reasonable weekend for the Irish provinces in the Heineken Cup....
McDowell takes Chevron from  Woods with 2 stunning putts
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McDowell takes Chevron from Woods with 2 stunning putts
By John Manley There was something uncannily appropriate to the denouement represented by the Chevron World Challenge. This was the tournament that...
Egan wins in style in Miami
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Egan wins in style in Miami
By Jay Mwamba Ken Egan scored an impressive, albeit Pyrrhic five-round points victory over American Dorian Anthony on his debut in the World Series...
Irish impress fans but NZ too strong
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Irish impress fans but NZ too strong
By Kieran Rooney IRELAND departed the Aviva Stadium on Saturday wondering how they had played with with such passion, defensive organization and, a...
Irish labor against Samoa as New Zealand loom large
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Irish labor against Samoa as New Zealand loom large
By Kieran Rooney Nov. 17-23, 2010 A much needed overdue victory, but not nearly the quality of performance coach Declan Kidney had hoped for. That ...
Stats count for little in bizarre NE region
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Stats count for little in bizarre NE region
By Dave Hannigan [caption id="attachment_21931" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Former Irish international Chris Hughton has impressed as ma...
Ireland come close vs.  Aussie pros at Croker
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Ireland come close vs. Aussie pros at Croker
By Kieran Rooney SOME much needed credibility was restored to the International Rules series when Australia survived a late rally from Ireland in t...
Ireland claw back deficit  to made 2nd leg competitive
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Ireland claw back deficit to made 2nd leg competitive
By Kieran Rooney IRELAND remain in contention in the International Rules Series against Australia - just. The two match series looked over as a con...
Keane is not finished, but needs to move
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Keane is not finished, but needs to move
By Dave Hannigan There must be something karmic about the name R. Keane. Mention it in Irish football circles and it will be guaranteed to divide. ...
New crop of pugs awaiting the bell
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New crop of pugs awaiting the bell
By Jay Mwamba While speculation over a possible New York mega-fight between Andy Lee and the Derry Destroyer, John Duddy, continues to swirl, anoth...
McDowell adds Ryder clincher to U.S. Open success
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McDowell adds Ryder clincher to U.S. Open success
By John Manley Can life get any better for Graeme McDowell after 2010? Hot on the heels of winning his first major tournament, McDowell won his sin...

 

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