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# preparation

This year
2023
Anthony Watson reveals he visualised his try against Wales
It was a sweet moment for the 29-year-old Leicester wing after a serious knee injury.
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Mar 4th 2023, 1:02 PM
Ireland's RWC opponents Scotland announce four warm-up Tests
The Scots play World Cup hosts France twice ahead of the tournament as well as facing Italy and Georgia.
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Jan 10th 2023, 1:18 PM
Last year
2022
Lionel Messi scores 91st goal as Argentina go 36 games unbeaten
The South American side were too good for the United Arab Emirates.
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Nov 16th 2022, 6:11 PM
'I’m happy it happened, but you’re looking forward' - Blackmore targeting more Cheltenham glory
The champion Irish jockey is preparing for the festival taking place in a few weeks.
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Feb 15th 2022, 5:30 PM
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Aguero to make statement about Barcelona future amid reports of forced retirement
The former Manchester City striker has been receiving treatment for a heart condition.
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Dec 14th 2021, 12:05 PM
Jurgen Klopp credits pre-season brainstorming for Liverpool’s scoring spree
Wednesday’s 4-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.
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Dec 3rd 2021, 11:50 PM
'It's something we need to preserve' - Gatland believes Lions need more prep time
The head coach is uncertain whether midweek games should return before and after the first Test.
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Aug 8th 2021, 9:40 AM
'Obviously, it's very disruptive but we just have to get on with it'
Enda Stevens admits the Irish camp’s Covid-19 drama has caused difficulty.
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Oct 13th 2020, 6:29 PM
'Your country needs you': Harris launches massive recruitment drive for doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff
The number of cases of Covid-19 could hit 15,000 within the next few weeks, according to the government.
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Mar 17th 2020, 2:35 PM
2020 vision for Griggs' Ireland after seeing 'what it takes to be one of the top teams in the world'
Disappointment at the death against Wales yesterday but plenty of positives from camp, says the head coach.
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Nov 11th 2019, 1:04 PM
Anthony Joshua makes 'drastic' changes for Ruiz rematch
The dethroned champion says the magnitude of the loss has forced him to evaluate every aspect of his life.
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Sep 5th 2019, 10:44 PM
Pacific Nations Cup wins for Ireland's World Cup opponents Japan and Samoa
Both teams are in Rugby World Cup Pool A alongside Joe Schmidt’s side for the upcoming tournament in Japan.
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Jul 27th 2019, 12:51 PM
'Limerick in-house matches just as competitive as an All-Ireland quarter final' - Gillane
The star forward has no concerns about missing out on an extra game in this year’s championship.
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Jul 24th 2019, 6:05 AM
Irish Defence Forces suffer friendly loss as Military Games preparation continues
The Boys in Green were beaten 2-1 by the UK Armed Forces.
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May 8th 2019, 7:38 PM
Tiger sets 4am alarm with Masters glory up for grabs
The threat of inclement weather meant the US star was keen to get up bright and early on Sunday.
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Apr 14th 2019, 11:11 AM
Wexford striker Rianna Jarrett called into Ireland squad to face Italy
Colin Bell has named his side for next month’s international friendly in Reggio Emilia.
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Mar 29th 2019, 2:32 PM
Revenue not planning for customs posts but says it is ready for no-deal Brexit
Revenue has scaled up its Customs IT systems to handle the increased transaction levels.
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Jan 24th 2019, 12:05 AM
'If James had been in top form then maybe things wouldn’t quite go the way they have'
Stoke boss Gary Rowett is unsure whether the club’s fans will continue to support McClean, while Martin O’Neill has said he will talk with the player.
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Nov 12th 2018, 4:16 PM
'Even when nerves are getting the better of you before a big match, there’s always room for ice cream'
In his latest column for The42, Jonny Holland discusses pre-match meals.
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Jun 4th 2018, 8:30 AM
David Silva to train with Spanish third-tier side ahead of World Cup
In a bid to regain match fitness ahead of the World Cup, David Silva is set to train with Spanish minnows Navalcarnero.
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May 19th 2018, 12:15 AM
McIlroy: Bay Hill victory is a huge confidence boost for Masters
McIlroy’s win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational was his first PGA victory since September 2016.
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Mar 19th 2018, 10:09 AM
Analysis: Ireland's poor preparation and tactics costs them against Denmark
The Boys in Green’s World Cup dream died in humiliating fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.
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Nov 18th 2017, 7:00 AM
'I think the powers-that-be will think about the schedule and preparation'
Warren Gatland was unhappy with how his players travelled to Whangarei yesterday.
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Jun 3rd 2017, 2:00 PM
Louth experiencing a number of hiccups in the build up to their Leinster opener on Sunday
Louth manager Colin Kelly wrote to the county board last week to express concern over aspects of the team’s set-up.
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May 18th 2017, 12:15 PM
What the best bike racer on the planet eats for breakfast at the Tour de France
Chris Froome doesn’t look to have any serious rivals with two weeks of racing done
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Jul 20th 2016, 10:55 AM
We don't know if there will be a Brexit, but the government is getting ready
Revenue is investigating what would be the reality on the ground — in terms of border control checkpoints, customs officers and costings.
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Jun 4th 2016, 6:45 AM
Rory McIlroy to skip Par 3 Contest ahead of Masters
The four-time major winner will be making his eighth straight appearance at the main event.
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Mar 28th 2016, 11:55 PM
5 things that will jeopardise your performance in an endurance event
Here are the big, big mistakes you’re making.
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Jun 6th 2015, 10:25 PM
Amazingly, boozy students don't really care about their health
Only 9% of students asked said they would reduce their alcohol consumption due to an awareness of medical consequences.
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Nov 21st 2014, 4:31 PM
The chances of Ebola reaching Ireland? 'Very low'
That’s according to the National Public Health Emergency Team.
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Oct 24th 2014, 7:22 PM
Opinion: It's not a Mickey Mouse exam, the Junior Cert does actually matter
To say it doesn’t is an insult to the 60,698 Irish students who studied for 3 years to sit the exam last June.
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Sep 10th 2014, 1:00 PM
'I don’t think we’re that sentimental a bunch' - Leo Cullen ahead of Pro 12 final
Matt O’Connor is happy to have the ‘continuity’ of Jimmy Gopperth at 10, with ‘class’ to spring from the bench.
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May 30th 2014, 6:35 PM
What alerts systems are available for your smartphone?
In case the next storm arrives sooner than we expect, just how many services are out there that will send alerts and updates straight to our smartphone?
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Feb 23rd 2014, 9:15 AM
Schmidt has struggled to find weaknesses amidst Welsh strengths
Ireland’s head coach has pinpointed discipline and dealing with Wales’ kicking game as essential in Dublin tomorrow.
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Feb 7th 2014, 8:40 AM
How to make getting up tomorrow a little easier
It’s mostly about the prep.
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Jan 5th 2014, 8:30 PM
Assessing the opposition: Here's everything you need to know about Austria
Introducing the team who could definitively end Ireland’s World Cup hopes.
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Sep 9th 2013, 1:20 PM
Dunne can play two matches in four days, but we have plenty of options - Tardelli
Meanwhile, Marc Wilson and David Forde both took full part in training today.
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Sep 4th 2013, 3:17 PM
Further details of 'Croke Park Classic' confirmed
A limited number of tickets for the game have already been made available.
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Jul 14th 2013, 1:32 PM
In pictures: Warren Gatland's Lions squad are put through their paces
Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray were among those who took part in what looked an intense session at the gym.
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May 14th 2013, 6:00 PM
McIlroy fine-tunes game ahead of Masters
The Northern Irish golfer heads a strong international field in the Texas Open
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Apr 4th 2013, 8:15 AM
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