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# relentless

Last month
September 2023
Aki was Ireland's standout player. He is locking down the 12 shirt
The 33-year-old was excellent as Ireland hammered Romania.
Ford's focus drives 14-man England to victory against Argentina
Sexton's return helps Ireland's attack find its rhythm again
This year
2023
Playing it down no longer an option for John Kiely after latest Limerick masterclass
Limerick squeeze Galway challenge to leave the rest wondering: what exactly will it take to stop them?
John Kiely: 'They don’t need any further success to demonstrate they are a great team'
Limerick march into All-Ireland final with emphatic win over Galway
'We're constantly looking to stress the guys in training so they've become more mentally resilient'
Andy Kyriacou was impressed by his side’s dedication to their ‘framework’ as they turned the screw on Ulster at the death.
Last year
2022
Connacht's new behind-the-scenes doc is something rugby needs more of
The show focuses on three Connacht players during the 2021/22 season.
Man United find their feet with fine win against high-flying Spurs
Fred and Bruno Fernandes netted for Erik ten Hag’s men at Old Trafford.
Then and now: Ronan Finn closing in on European history for a League of Ireland player
‘You get sick of moral victories when you do well but it’s just not good enough. It’s almost typical League of Ireland, you do well and then you fall.’
Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title
His straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud means saw the Spaniard become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.
Jurgen Klopp: Three cup finals and title push should not be possible in one term
Having won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup on penalties, the Reds are still in with a chance of pipping Manchester City to the Premier League.
Swiatek shows ruthless streak with emphatic win to claim fourth WTA title on bounce
The 20-year-old picked up her 23rd straight victory to add Stuttgart to her collection after her title wins in Doha, Indian Wells and Miami this year.
All time
Tactics Board: Liverpool suffocate the Gunners with gegenpressing masterclass
Shane Keegan examines how Jurgen Klopp’s side dismantled Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday.
Fast, relentless, adaptable - Connacht's 'gardener' targets URC quarter-final
Andy Friend is heading into his fourth season in charge of the province.
Hansi Flick to quit Bayern Munich job at end of the season
The extremely successful Bayern coach is in line to replace Jogi Low as manager of the German national team.
Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Bayern beat Dortmund in six-goal thriller
Erling Haaland scored twice and then left with an injury at the Allianz Arena.
Manchester City make it 20 wins in a row with victory over West Ham
The defenders scored the goals as the Premier League leaders marched on at the Etihad Stadium.
Rangers continue march towards title with win over Dundee United
Steven Gerrard’s side maintained their 100% home record with a 4-1 win.
Sweet 16 in-a-row for City as they steamroll Spurs
Jose Mourinho’s men have conceded eight goals in four days.
Harry Maguire played more than any other professional footballer in 2020
The England international, 27, played 4,745 minutes up to 17 December, the CIES Football Observatory has found.
'9 years at the top could make your head swell, but come the first session of the year, they’re nobodies'
Read an extract from Relentless: The Inside Story of the Cork Ladies Footballers by Mary White.
Bayern Munich continue march to Bundesliga title with comeback win at Leverkusen
Robert Lewandowski scored a 44th goal of the season as the champions won 4-2.
Celtic maintain five-point lead at top ahead of Old Firm clash
The Glasgow giants were both winners today.
Liverpool strike huge blow in the title race with Anfield win over Manchester City
It finished 3-1 in the clash of the main contenders this afternoon.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores 96th-minute winner after 92nd-minute goal ruled out
Juventus were relieved, as the 10-man champions beat Genoa.
Lewandowski brace wins thrilling German Cup semi-final for Bayern
Werder Bremen were beaten 3-2 as Bayern retained hopes of a domestic double.
Klopp praises Liverpool's will to keep chasing down Man City
The Reds returned to the Premier League summit with a 2-0 win over Cardiff on Sunday.
Four-goal Liverpool ease to semi-final clash with Barcelona
Mane, Salah and Firmino were all on target as Klopp’s men earned a 6-1 aggregate win over Porto.
Man City draw Brighton in FA Cup semi-finals as quadruple chase continues
The other semi-final sees Wolves face Watford.
Impressive Limerick come from behind to see off Tipperary
The All-Ireland champions showed no signs of ring-rust at the Gaelic Grounds.
Relentless Rafa Nadal crushes giantkiller Tiafoe to set up Tsitsipas semi-final
The Spaniard is aiming to become the third man in history to win each of the Grand Slams twice.
'He's a machine' - James Milner praised after landmark Premier League appearance
The Liverpool vice-captain became the 13th player to reach 500 appearances in the Reds’ win at Bournemouth.
All Blacks braced for Ireland 'trying to suffocate us with possession'
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster hopes to see his side meet Ireland head on and in the air.
Three years after one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, Steph Curry has somehow gotten even better
Through nine games, Stephen Curry is on pace to shatter his record campaign.
Make mine a double! Ireland's Jason Smyth delivers another sprint gold with superb 100m display
The Derry native picked up another victory in Berlin.
Golden Silva as City beat Stoke (and if they win their next two matches, the title's wrapped up)
Spaniard strikes in either half to edge City closer to the finish line.
'Vicious, belligerent' Ulster delivered at the vital moments
Ulster refused to be defined by their shaky form in recent weeks and endeavoured to win every inch possible.
Another doping scandal for 100m champ Justin Gatlin as coach and agent caught in sting operation
The Daily Telegraph alleges Dennis Mitchell and Robert Warner offered to supply and administer human growth hormone to undercover reporter.
Five trophies in 2017: Real Madrid make more history by claiming Club World Cup title
Cristiano Ronaldo’s free-kick proved the difference between the Spanish giants and Gremio.
Fourth time lucky! Dublin goals key against Mayo as they storm to All-Ireland glory
There were 12 points in the difference as Croke Park saw a record-breaking attendance.
Monaco may have lost Kylian Mbappe but can count on Radamel Falcao's remarkable form
The Colombian scored a brace tonight as his side easily beat Lille.
'Last year everyone said there was no way you could get another title and the hunger was questioned'
Dublin selector Declan Darcy says Dublin deserve praise for the character they showed to succeed once again.
This All-Ireland final is about a warrior for Cork who simply will not be beaten
Gemma O’Connor was declared unfit to play ahead of the 2017 All-Ireland final.