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# case for the defence

Last year
2022
Defence coach Edwards' new France deal 'excellent news' for Ibanez
Former Welsh defence coach Edwards has agreed new terms with France.
Raphael Varane excited by Erik ten Hag arrival and sees better times for Man Utd
Ajax boss Ten Hag will take over at Old Trafford this summer.
Ulster show their mettle to survive late Edinburgh onslaught
Ulster lost captain Iain Henderson to an early injury but rallied to secure crucial victory.
All time
Jurgen Klopp confirms he is looking for a new defender - but says it will not be easy
Liverpool currently have zero fit senior centre-backs, with the deputising Fabinho also sidelined.
Clark set for new deal at Newcastle as Bruce sings Irish international's praises
After a nine-month absence, the defender has now made seven consecutive starts in the Premier League.
Harry Maguire included in England squad despite ongoing trial in Greece
The defender has been selected in the 24-man squad to face Iceland and Denmark.
Ex-Cork City defender returns to Hull City after successful Scottish Premiership stint
Sean McLoughlin impressed during his time at St Mirren.
Explainer: Irish MEPs have been raising concerns of a future 'EU Army' - but is it likely to happen?
Claims around the potential for an EU army have been prominent in the election debate
Clare joint-manager and forward to have appeals against Munster final bans heard on Saturday
Donal Moloney was involved in a sideline altercation against Tipperary and David Reidy was sent-off against Limerick.
The 10 most expensive defenders in world football, led by £75m Virgil van Dijk
There are a few Man City players there, as you might expect.
Klopp: 'If these problems could be solved by one player, we would have put all our money into it'
Liverpool’s defensive problems haunted them again last night.
Drogheda hold out at Dalymount to frustrate Bohs
Two of the league’s lowest scoring teams lived up to their billing.
Mourinho insists United won't sign a defender despite Fonte and Lindelof links
Despite being without Eric Bailly, Jose Mourinho says Manchester United won’t add to their defensive options.
'It happens in many games and it's not just the All Blacks' - Lam on claims of dirty play
The Connacht boss is preparing for a Pro12 clash against Cardiff.
Mourinho hails makeshift defence
Manchester United’s defence earned the praise of Jose Mourinho following a 3-1 win at Swansea City.
Ringrose seeking defensive improvements against high-flying Ospreys
The Leinster centre admits it’s been an adjustment trying to implement Stuart Lancaster’s philosophies.
Why Bailly might be the new Nemanja Vidic for Man Utd
Jose Mourinho appears to have unearthed a gem in the fearless Cote d’Ivoire defender.
'Refereeing is a very pressurised job, he has a split second to make a decision'
Mayo manager Michael Solan has defended the performance of referee Niall Cullen in yesterday’s EirGrid All-Ireland U21 semi-final victory over Dublin.
Rodgers has solved Liverpool's problems, says Lovren
The Croatian feels that the Reds have put their poor start to the 2014-15 campaign firmly behind them and says that their Irish coach deserves all the credit for the turnaround.
'We're up for it': Ireland in steely mood before toughest Test
Les Kiss is looking for a massive improvement after last week’s defensive horror show.
In From The Side: Forget the Heineken Cup, Jackson will thrive in 6 Nations
Seven weeks after his 21st birthday, Ulster’s out-half deserves a little respect for how much he has achieved.
Stepping out: the death of the flat back four
Defending is not dead, it has simply moved forward, according to John O’Donnell.