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Paul O’Connell arrives in Minnesota to deliver motivational speech to Darren Clarke’s Europe

Updated at 17.00 DARREN CLARKE HAS enlisted the help of Paul O’Connell to deliver a motivational speech to his European players ahead of the start of the Ryder Cup on Friday. Just as Paul McGinley did with Sir Alex Ferguson two years ago, Clarke will hope O’Connell can help galvanise his team as they go […]

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‘It’s great because you’re on an even par with the males when you’re playing’

TOUCH RUGBY WAS a central part of life for Tania Rosser from a young age in Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand and she’s hopeful that the six-player version of the sport is going to boom in Ireland too. Rosser, who played in three World Cups for the Ireland Women 15s team, is part of the […]

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TV Wrap: BT Sport make a holy show of themselves with Billy Vunipola comments

“AFTER THE WEEK he’s had!”, roared the BT Sport commentator as Keyser Soze shook off his affected limp, lit a cigarette and loped off into the sunset. “Sometimes it’s about family, it’s remembering who stuck by you through the difficult times”, crooned the presenter as Darth Vader lopped off Luke Skywalker’s hand. “That’s the first […]

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History-making Benetton hold no fear as they take aim at Munster in Limerick

THE VERY FACT Benetton have reached the Guinness Pro14 play-offs for the first time means they have already exceeded expectations this season, but Kieran Crowley’s history boys are not prepared to stop just there. Benetton will break new ground in Limerick this afternoon [KO 3pm, eir Sport/Premier Sports] as they become the first Italian side […]

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How did you rate Leinster as they were dethroned by Sarries?

LEINSTER’S BID FOR a record fifth Champions Cup crown fell short in Newcastle this evening, as Leo Cullen’s side suffered their first European final defeat to an awesome Saracens outfit.  The province squandered a 10-point lead as the English side rebounded emphatically to score 20 unanswered points, through tries either side of the break from […]

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Lam signs new long-term deal to stay with Bristol Bears until 2023

BRISTOL BEARS HEAD coach Pat Lam has signed a new long-term deal with the club as he takes on the new title of director of rugby. Lam will now remain with the Premiership side until 2023, having guided them to a ninth-place finish in the top flight this season which was just five points off […]

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‘The right decision’ – Reece goes from cancelled Connacht deal to the All Blacks

AMONG THE POINTS of interest in today’s Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and Argentina in Buenos Aires is a Test debut for 22-year-old Sevu Reece. The flying wing will make his bow for the All Blacks after a sublime maiden Super Rugby season in which he scored 15 tries as the Crusaders secured their third […]

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Simon Zebo captures Donnacha Ryan’s modelling skills and more Tweets of the week

1. Ina O’Sullivan 2. Simon Zebo 3. Manchester City 4. Astasia Williams  5. Peter Crouch Source: Peter Crouch 6. Eddie Brennan  Source: Eddie Brennan Twitter. 7. The GAA 8. Preston North End 9. Simona Halep Source: Simona Halep Twitter. 10. Joe Stack Source: Joe Stack Twitter. The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on […]

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‘He’s brilliant and he’s a legend’: Italy must do everything to hang onto O’Shea, says Goosen

ITALY MUST DO everything possible to retain the services of head coach Conor O’Shea after the Rugby World Cup, according to his defence coach Marius Goosen. The former Ireland full-back has been in Italian rugby’s top job since 2016, but he is regarded as one of the game’s top coaches and administrators, with several clubs […]

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All Blacks issue emphatic response in five-try trouncing of scoreless Wallabies

Click:CNC machining THE ALL BLACKS sent out an emphatic message that they are not to be underestimated at the World Cup as they bounced back from a hiding last week to thrash the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland today. Having been mocked in the verbal sparring before the Test as the “Old Blacks” and “over the […]

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