FOLLOWING A YEAR of unprecedented success in Irish sport at home and on the international stage, RTÉ have confirmed their respective shortlists for Team of the Year and Young Sportsperson of the Year. Last week the broadcaster released its 13-person shortlist for Sportsperson of the Year, with tonight’s announcement completing the lineup for this week’s …
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THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE is an extract from Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji’s Olympic Dream by Ben Ryan. Sometimes instinct takes over. Sometimes you just know, within the first two seconds. Sometimes a choice just seems right. And sometimes when you make that decision, you have no idea where it will end up taking …
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SEÁN O’BRIEN IS on track to be in contention for Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations title defence as the flanker prepares to step up his on-field recovery from a broken arm. Click Here: Aston Martin Racing Suit O’Brien’s torrid injury luck continued last November when he sustained the break during Ireland’s Autumn Test win over Argentina, having …
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ENGLAND COACH EDDIE Jones says Johnny Sexton has a “bat phone to the referee” as he suggested the Ireland out-half receives preferential treatment from match officials. Jones’ England team have the toughest possible start to their Six Nations campaign, away to reigning Grand Slam champions Ireland on February 2. Jones has a history of making comments …
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FIJI WINGER NEMANI Nadolo has announced his international retirement, with the Rugby World Cup in Japan on the horizon. The prolific Montpellier flyer, who turns 31 today, revealed he had been contemplating calling time on his Test career for a long time. Nadolo scored 19 tries in 30 matches for the Pacific Islanders, but a …
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NOEL MCNAMARA’S IRELAND U20s made it two wins from two in the 2019 Six Nations with a three-try 24-5 win over Scotland in Galashiels last night. With this talented Ireland team picking up momentum in the championship, we look at three players who stood out in difficult conditions in Scotland. Liam Turner Deservedly named man …
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Click:need it mostStatement from WWE.com “During a SmackDown live event in Alexandria, La., Saturday night, Becky Lynch suddenly leaped over the barricade from the crowd and attacked Charlotte Flair as The Queen was facing SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka. In the heated altercation that followed, an irate Charlotte re-injured Becky’s knee, going as far to attack …
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HEAD COACH CONOR O’Shea has made five adjustments to the Italy side that will start against Ireland in Sunday afternoon’s Six Nations fixture at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico [KO 3pm Irish time, Virgin Media One]. Benetton scrum-half Tito Tebaldi has been passed fit to feature for the first time in this year’s championship, so he’ll start …
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Ah mahalo dude, I was their first choice to host this year, and my goal was to make it the most fun and entertaining Oscars ever. We all tried hard, but couldn’t make it work since I’m shooting Jumanji. Academy and I were super bummed but maybe one day down the road 🥃 https://t.co/eiiMuBNOzb — …
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Wrestling Inside the Ropes recently interviewed WWE Superstar and comedian Dolph Ziggler, who discussed his current WWE status. Below are some highlights. Ziggler on his WWE contract: “Technically, I am. Yes. It’s weird because the last few years I’ve had a somewhat of handshake agreement, kind of behind-closed-doors deal with WWE. So, I’ve been able …
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