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Watch: Padraig Harrington saves incredible par after playing from his knees in Houston

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Padraig Harrington was forced to get down on his knees to save par en route to a level par 70 in the Texas Children’s Houston Open.

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Why the meteoric rise of star English hooker could cause issues for both Saracens and England

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“Everyone would prefer to start, but I am easy about finishing. Whatever role I am given, I will do to the best of my ability. For England so far, that has been off the bench.”

Richard Jolly: Trip to City has become the game Mikel Arteta’s Gunners can’t afford to lose

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To be the best, you have to beat the best. It is a familiar theory. It appears to be underpinning Arsenal’s planning, their strategy for the season. Or, even when the best are unbeatable, at least draw 1-1 with them.

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‘He’s certainly big and powerful’ – Leo Cullen asked about Leinster link with ‘Tongan Thor’ Taniela Tupou

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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is keeping his cards close to his chest amid growing speculation that Australia prop Taniela Tupou could be on his way to the province next season.

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Colm Keys: Derry’s trailblazing bullets from the back give Dublin food for thought

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One in every four from points from play scored by Derry in their impressive Allianz Football League Division 1 campaign to date has come from a defender – or at least players that we consider to be those who defend as a priority.

Why Ireland need to cast the net wide to bolster ageing defence – this is where England’s Anna Patten comes in

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Eileen Gleeson’s first competitive squad of 2024 features no home-based players and a defender who, until a year ago, was hoping to play for England.

‘Vast majority’ in sport want to protect female category – Sport Ireland publish transgender guidance

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The “vast majority” of those working and taking part in Irish sport are in favour of protecting the female category, according to research undertaken by Sport Ireland on transgender and non-binary participation in sport.

Each Premier League club’s most valuable player – and it is not who you think

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There are many statistical measures that can be used to judge a footballer’s individual quality. Metrics such as goals, assists, chances created, tackles and interceptions all help to paint a picture of a player, depending on their…

‘It’s undecided yet’ – Eileen Gleeson refuses to rule out idea of staging glamour tie at Croke Park

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Eileen Gleeson has refused to rule out the prospect of Ireland staging their July glamour tie against France at Croke Park or Páirc Uí Chaoimh – although it now seems almost certain that Tallaght will stage the fixture.

Online abuse a ‘major’ problem for GAA’s TikTok generation, warns Roscommon ace

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Online abuse of GAA stars could become a “major” issue for the next generation, according to Roscommon footballer Conor Hussey.

Alex Kendellen ‘incredibly proud’ to captain Munster at 22

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During international windows, the provinces usually rely on the more experienced veterans to get them through a tricky period, and while Munster have plenty of those in their ranks, Graham Rowntree decided to turn to Alex Kendellen to…

IRFU ‘hopeful’ of Irish record Women’s Six Nations attendance in Sunday’s clash with Italy

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The IRFU are “hopeful” of a record attendance for a Women’s Six Nations game in Ireland when Scott Bemand’s team play Italy at the RDS on Sunday.

Cricket Ireland to revisit Zimbabwe Test cancellation dilemma

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The Board of Cricket Ireland shied away from cancelling this summer’s proposed Test match against Zimbabwe in Belfast at their meeting on Tuesday but will revisit the thorny issue next month.

‘I love defending’ – natural-born tackler Neve Jones punching above her weight and topping the charts

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Neve Jones was at it again last weekend. The 25-year-old Antrim hooker made more successful tackles – 23 – than any other player in the opening round of the Women’s Six Nations.

‘I’d love to play in New York, but I think it’s a bit too soon for me’ – Mayo’s Diarmuid O’Connor

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Diarmuid O’Connor has effectively ruled himself out of a Big Apple comeback when Mayo open their Connacht SFC campaign against New York.

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‘Derby game’s 10,000 sell-out in Tallaght cannot be a one-off’ – Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley

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Stephen Bradley has warned that Friday night’s Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians, likely to be an historic 10,000 sell-out, cannot be a one-off occasion.

‘Derby win over Bohemians was catalyst for our years of success’ – Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke

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It’s a Dublin derby that’s older than the state itself as Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians have been duelling with each other for over 100 years.

Thursday, Mar 28

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‘Heart-broken’ Amy Broadhurst on brink of switch to Great Britain to achieve Olympic boxing dream

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Amy Broadhurst is on the brink of switching her boxing allegiance to the United Kingdom in a bid to fulfil her childhood dream of competing at the Olympics.

Luke Littler ends Luke Humphries’ winning run in Premier League

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Luke Littler edged out Luke Humphries in a last-leg decider to end the world champion’s winning Premier League run on night nine in Belfast.

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France coach announces squad for Ireland game and then serves notice to quit

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Hervé Renard, whose French side welcome Ireland next week, is set to leave his role as head coach of France's women's national team after the Olympic Games this summer.

Xabi Alonso unlikely to be next Liverpool manager as Spaniard plans to stay at Bayer Leverkusen

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Xabi Alonso is unlikely to be on Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp as the Merseyside club do not believe he will be available this summer.

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler begins hat-trick bid with facile 65 in Texas

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Scottie Scheffler fired another warning shot across the bows of his Masters rivals when he cruised to a bogey-free five-under 65 to lie just a shot off the early pace in the Texas Children’s Houston Open.

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David Kelly: Exile Cliodhna Moloney deserves more for what she did

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Cliodhna Moloney has done the state of Irish rugby some service in the past seven days.

Anna Patten ‘buzzing’ after Ireland call-up for England and France clashes

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Anna Patten has revealed her delight at being called up by Eileen Gleeson for the Nations League double-header against France and England next month.

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Liverpool handed Andy Robertson boost after he suffered ankle injury with Scotland

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Liverpool have received an injury boost, with Andy Robertson only expected to be sidelined for a few days with the ankle injury he sustained in Scotland’s defeat to Northern Ireland.

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Hugh Foley aims for successful return to West of Ireland Championship as opening tee times confirmed

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Hugh Foley returns to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs when he begins his bid for his second West of Ireland Championship and his fifth amateur “major” at Rosses Point on Friday.

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Bristol City rally behind Chloe Mustaki after Ireland international ruled out for rest of season

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Bristol City have vowed to support Ireland international Chloe Mustaki after she was ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury.

France include nine Champions League players in squad for Euro 2025 qualifying clash with Ireland

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France have included nine Champions League winners in their squad for next Friday’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Ireland in Metz.

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League of Ireland previews: All you need to know about Friday evening’s action

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Here’s the lowdown on Friday evening’s League of Ireland fixtures.

Christian Horner’s accuser targets return to work at Red Bull as she awaits appeal outcome

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Christian Horner’s suspended female colleague – who accused the Red Bull F1 boss of inappropriate behaviour – wants to work for the team again as she awaits the outcome of her appeal, say industry sources.