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12 Dec 2022
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20 Feb 2020
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12 May 2019
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Analysis: Conan continues to press Ireland claims with sensational showing
2 Apr 2019
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Heaslip was often under-appreciated but his professionalism set new standards
26 Feb 2018
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20 Nov 2017
30.8k
15
Stander starts Lions tour as an 8, while Gatland praises Haskell's personality
22 May 2017
13.2k
10
Leinster pay tribute to Axel on their first visit to Thomond since his death
26 Dec 2016
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8 Nov 2016
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Happy mid-October. Here’s everything you need to know as we start Thursday morning.
15 Oct 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know, as we gather ourselves and move on from Budget Day.
14 Oct 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ready for Budget Day? Whether you are or not, it’s happening. Here’s what you need to know.
13 Oct 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s been a fine start to the day, weatherwise – here’s everything you need to know as you kick off Tuesday.
6 Oct 2015
14.2k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 A (very) early morning breakthrough in the bus strike talks, suspected dissidents detained, Harry Shearer to leave Simpsons – and U2′s new tour.
14 May 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 A fresh earthquake in Nepal, a ‘very challenging’ murder investigation … and video of a couple apparently engaged in a ‘sex act’ in a Dublin doorway.
12 May 2015
11.8k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The rental market’s ‘big squeeze’, new appeal over Rathcoole baby, a wind warning … and an unusual story from New Zealand.
11 May 2015
11.3k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Shocks and surprises across the board in the UK election, the report into baby deaths in Portlaoise hospital – and another rainfall warning.
8 May 2015
10.6k
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7 of the smallest stadiums in Premier League history
28 Apr 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s Friday. But unfortunately it’s also still January. Here’s everything you need to know this morning…
23 Jan 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Another cold morning. Here’s everything you need to know as we head into Tuesday.
20 Jan 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s a cold, cold morning. Here’s everything you need to know as you start your week.
19 Jan 2015
14.8k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we head into another sun-soaked weeken… No, hang-on… Still January, isn’t it?
16 Jan 2015
15.7k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as you battle ‘Storm Rachel’ on your way out this morning.
15 Jan 2015
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we head into another day of hideous weather.
14 Jan 2015
10.3k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ready for the snow? Here’s everything you need to know as we head into Tuesday.
13 Jan 2015
14.1k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as we head into a blustery Monday morning.
12 Jan 2015
12.3k
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Man arrested over explosion that 'sent fireball up in the air'
14 Oct 2014
9.4k
Ligament damage rules Vunipola out for remainder of Six Nations
24 Feb 2014
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