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# world-class - Sunday 15 March, 2020
Judd Trump makes snooker history
The Englishman landed a sixth snooker ranking title in the 2019-20, setting a new record.
# world-class - Monday 27 January, 2020
Pat Lam's Bristol announce signing of England and Lions prop Sinckler
The 26-year-old will make the move from Harlequins this summer.
# world-class - Thursday 9 January, 2020
Never mind the Champions Cup, Leinster could win the Six Nations
Alan Quinlan believes Leinster are good enough to beat top international teams.
# world-class - Thursday 26 December, 2019
Overtaking Pele, reaching a Barcelona milestone and the records that Messi could break in 2020
After a hugely successful 2019, the Argentina forward is well on his way to achieving several more personal milestones.
# world-class - Monday 2 December, 2019
US star Megan Rapinoe rewarded for stellar year with Ballon d'Or
The 34-year-old midfielder was a key figure in the World Cup this summer.
# world-class - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
'There's a very strong case for her as the greatest Irish sportsperson ever'
Sports historian and fellow former athlete Pierce O’Callaghan reflects on Sonia O’Sullivan’s legacy.
# world-class - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
Ramos joins Messi in exclusive La Liga goalscoring club as Real Madrid prevail
The 33-year-old scored a penalty against Leganes to maintain an impressive run.
# world-class - Wednesday 23 October, 2019
Raheem Sterling is 'in the top five players in the world now'
Rio Ferdinand heaped praise on the English winger after his latest performance.
# world-class - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Back-to-back champion Sanita Puspure one of five Irish up for prestigious World Rowing Awards
New crew of Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy and fellow Corkman Ronan Byrne are also nominated.
# world-class - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
'The returns are huge if we can do this': The need for a world-class public transport system in Ireland
What needs to happen in Ireland to drastically improve our public transport?
# world-class - Thursday 11 July, 2019
McKenna brothers add renowned former world trainer of the year to coaching team
The Smithborough youngsters will now work with Robert Garcia.
# world-class - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Ireland's sevens teams move into new IRFU high-performance facility
The new multi-million Euro training centre features three outdoor pitches as well as a three-quarter length indoor pitch.
# world-class - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Football Writers' Player of the Year leaves Man City to join Champions League winners Lyon
25-year-old England forward Nikita Parris has moved to the French giants on a free transfer.
Ireland return to London 7s with eye on upcoming Olympic qualifier
Uncapped Lansdowne flyer Peter Sullivan and Kerry man Jack Daly will hope to win their first international Sevens caps in Twickenham.
# world-class - Sunday 28 April, 2019
Arsenal boss hails Irish 'gems' McCabe and Quinn as Gunners end title drought
Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro described the Republic of Ireland duo as ‘incredible players’ as they starred in a title-clinching win.
# world-class - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
All the goals from tonight's Barca-Man United clash
The Catalan side ultimately secured a place in the semi-finals.
# world-class - Thursday 11 April, 2019
'Ronaldo showed that he is on a different level'
Massimiliano Allegri was impressed with his star man’s showing against Ajax.
# world-class - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
'Eden Hazard is too good for this Chelsea team'
BBC pundit Jermaine Jenas believes the Blues star has outgrown his team-mates.
# world-class - Sunday 23 December, 2018
The42’s finest international XV of 2018
It’s been a hell of a year. Here’s who really stood out.
# world-class - Monday 19 November, 2018
'He's always there to carry, always there to tackle': James Ryan continues to soar
Rory Best and Devin Toner are no longer surprised by what the 22-year-old produces on the big stage.
# world-class - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
50 goals in 65 games for Salah as Liverpool win to top Champions League group
Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino were also on target for the Reds.
# world-class - Sunday 7 October, 2018
How the Pro14 is aiming to bring about 'world-class' refereeing
Greg Garner, the Pro14′s elite referee manager, explains their five-year plan.
# world-class - Monday 17 September, 2018
Team Ireland win eventing silver medal at World Equestrian Games
Sally Corscadden’s team claim their first world championship medal and with it a place at the 2020 Olympic Games.
# world-class - Sunday 16 September, 2018
Eden Hazard 'maybe' the best in Europe
An exceptional start to the campaign has led Maurizio Sarri to change his mind as to Eden Hazard’s ranking among Europe’s best players.
# world-class - Saturday 7 July, 2018
Masterful Modric continues to show why he's one of the best players of his generation
The Real Madrid and Croatia star was the best player on the pitch in his side’s World Cup quarter-final tonight.
# world-class - Tuesday 26 June, 2018
Messi and Rojo magic helps nervy Argentina reach World Cup last 16
The Barcelona star scored a brilliant goal tonight.
# world-class - Saturday 26 May, 2018
Bale brilliance the difference as Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League final
Loris Karius had a night to forget in goals for Liverpool.
# world-class - Wednesday 25 April, 2018
Serial winner Ronaldo breaks Champions League victory record
The Portuguese star won his 96th game in Europe’s premier club competition, passing a Madrid legend in the process
# world-class - Tuesday 24 April, 2018
Here are all the goals from tonight's Liverpool-Roma game
Mo Salah scored two and assisted two.
# world-class - Monday 9 April, 2018
Irrepressible Salah wins PFA Player of the Month award for 4th time this season
The 25-year-old put in a series of outstanding performances and has been rewarded for the effort.
# world-class - Wednesday 4 April, 2018
Shay Given backs Man City star to dominate for a decade
The Irishman has been impressed with Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson.
# world-class - Monday 2 April, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Salah, Mane, Firmino are almost unstoppable... They are an extraordinary team'
The Man City boss has heaped praise on Liverpool ahead of the side’s Champions League clash.
# world-class - Thursday 22 March, 2018
Argentina Messi's team not mine, admits coach
Jorge Sampaoli accepted on Thursday the two-time world champions’ chances at the World Cup in Russia will depend on the superstar’s influence.
# world-class - Wednesday 28 February, 2018
Gary Neville claims Man United only have one world-class player
David de Gea has bailed out Jose Mourinho’s side regularly again this season.
# world-class - Tuesday 20 February, 2018
Lionel Messi finally scores against Chelsea as Barcelona claim vital away goal
Willian’s powerful strike from the edge of the area gave the London club a second-half lead.
# world-class - Monday 19 February, 2018
'Tadhg is probably one of the best buys the club has ever had'
Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac was full of praise for Tadhg Beirne after another big performance at the RDS on Saturday.
Ireland to send team of four to next month's World Indoor Championships
The in-form Phil Healy and Olympian Ciara Mageean are both on the all-women Team Ireland.
# world-class - Tuesday 19 September, 2017
Watch: Majestic Messi leads Barca romp with four goals
Barcelona blew Eibar away at Camp Nou on Tuesday, as the brilliant Argentine superstar again took centre-stage.
# world-class - Thursday 24 August, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo takes out frustration on Fiorentina with stunning goal
The Portuguese star is banned from competitive domestic action for another three games.
# world-class - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Marco Asensio's stunning strike against Barca further proves what a special talent he is
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Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
THERE HAS BEEN a mixed reaction to the government’s decision to extend paid parental leave by three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The extension applies to both mothers and fathers but there has also been calls this morning for single parent families to benefit.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has said that children in single parent families should also be considered and benefit from the same amount of leave.
Two-parent families can now avail of a combined 10 weeks leave and Gannon says that the children of single-parents should also benefit from the same amount of time with a parent.
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