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‘We’d love to win an Ulster title’ – Armagh and Rory Grugan determined to win some silverware

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Rory Grugan is happy to bring up the elephant in the room. Armagh and Ulster. The Anglo Celt trophy. It’s 16 years since they won the province, with that 2008 triumph bookending a remarkable spell of dominance and a seventh Ulster title in…

Scott Bemand claims Women’s Six Nations is still viable despite mismatches

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Ireland head coach Scott Bemand believes the Women’s Six Nations is viable as a competition despite suffering an 88-10 hammering to England at Twickenham last Saturday.

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Frank Roche: How the main contenders for the All-Ireland stand after championship’s opening round of games

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From lobbing ’keepers to last-gasp escape acts, the race for Sam Maguire has just got a smidgen more interesting. Irony of ironies, this all happened on the weekend of the big hurling lift-off.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Kai Havertz bags brace against former employers as Arsenal hammer Chelsea

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Kai Havertz scored twice against his former club as Arsenal tightened their grip on top spot in the Premier League by denting Chelsea’s European aspirations with a thumping 5-0 win.

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Who is Arne Slot? The Guardiola disciple who coaches like Mikel Arteta

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Arne Slot is the disciple of Pep Guardiola who has strong similarities to Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi in the way he coaches and the intense playing style he demands.

Brian Cooney ensures Westmeath U-20s have the final say in win over Carlow

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A blistering start to the second half enabled Westmeath to edge out Carlow in an entertaining Andrew Corden Cup semi-final in Kinnegad.

Louth deny Dublin to bridge 12-year Leinster U20 football final gap

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Louth reached a first Leinster Under-20 football championship final in 12 years at Parnell Park tonight as Dublin fell short of an 11th consecutive appearance in the decider.

Longford through to Leinster U-20 Cup final after comeback against Wexford

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Longford overturned a one point half-time deficit to defeat Wexford by three points and progress to the Leinster U-20 Andrew Corden Cup final.

Kildare dethroned as Royal command performance puts Meath into Leinster U20FC final

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Meath dethroned All-Ireland champions Kildare with a richly-deserved five-point victory in the EirGrid Leinster Under-20 Football semi-final in Manguard Park.

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Kellie Harrington among four Irish boxers to secure medals at European Championships in Belgrade

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It has been a red-letter bronze medal day for four Irish boxers at the European championships in the Serbian capital Belgrade.

Soccer agent sent threatening email to Chelsea director demanding six-figure sum over Kurt Zouma transfer – court hears

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A soccer agent sent a threatening email to a senior director at Premier League club Chelsea, demanding a six-figure commission over the transfer of French defender Kurt Zouma, prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday.

Ennis’ Cusack Park to host Munster football final for first time in 105 years

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Cusack Park in Ennis will host a Munster football final for the first time since 1919 after Clare ‘won’ the coin toss for venue.

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Dart closure for Leinster Champions Cup semi-final blasted as latest rail disruption to hurt bank holiday travel and tourism

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Politicians have reacted with anger at Dart service disruptions during the European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final which will see Leinster take on Northampton Saints at Croke Park on May 4.

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Feyenoord boss Arne Slot emerges as leading contender to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

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Liverpool are considering Feyenoord coach Arne Slot as the man to replace Jurgen Klopp.

Scott Bemand insists Ireland ‘ready to bounce back’ from England defeat against Scotland

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Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says the players “are fully ready to bounce back” for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations finale against Scotland in Belfast.

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Steven Kitshoff confirmed to have played final Ulster game after season ended by injury

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Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff has played his final game for the province after it was confirmed that he has departed the country following a season-ending knee injury.

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Erik Ten Hag offers excuse for his £85m signing’s controversial celebration – but admits Antony was wrong

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Erik Ten Hag admitted Antony was in the wrong when he ran in front of the Coventry City fans with a hand cupped to his ear after they were knocked out of the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

PGMOL to allow Nottingham Forest to hear VAR audio of rejected penalty claims as Erik ten Hag calls out club

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Nottingham Forest will be given the opportunity to privately hear the VAR audio connected to three penalty claims in their match against Everton last Sunday.

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‘The comments are a disgrace’ – A defensive Erik Ten Hag says reaction to FA Cup win was ’embarrassing’

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Erik Ten Hag has branded the reaction to Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Coventry “embarrassing” and “a disgrace”.

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‘What can happen now though?’ – Shay Given criticises Nottingham Forest over ‘nuclear’ option with VAR accusations

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Former Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given sees Nottingham Forest's inflammatory claims directed at match officials following their 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday as counter-productive.

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English solutions to a problem like the Women’s Six Nations – one novel idea: combine it with the men’s

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England in this Women’s Six Nations give off a similar vibe to Max Verstappen in Formula One. You can appreciate what they are doing is hugely impressive and recognise the quality of their performance, while also feeling slightly…

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‘You’ve got to understand their point of view’ – Stephen Bradley hints at reason over lack of state funding for league

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Stephen Bradley says the Tolka Park pitch that ruined last night’s Dublin derby drives home the need for state investment in the League of Ireland – but he accepts that the Government may require assurances about where the money is going…

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Jamie Carragher tips new favourite for Liverpool manager job as West Ham hold talks with Ruben Amorim

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Jamie Carragher believes Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is now favourite for the Liverpool job.

Barcelona could demand Real Madrid replay if ‘phantom goal’ deemed legal

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend.

‘I feel like crying’ – Inter's Lautaro Martinez delight with club’s 20th Serie A title after win in Milan derby

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Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez said he was close to tears after they became the first side to clinch the Serie A title in the Milan derby following their 2-1 win over AC Milan on Monday.

Limerick teen Róisín Ní Riain takes gold at Para Swimming European Championships

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Ireland's Róisín Ní Riain earned another medal at the 2024 Para Swimming European Open Championships, taking gold in the SB13 100m breaststroke final on Monday.

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Nottingham Forest trio – including former ref Mark Clattenburg – facing threat of FA sanctions over comments

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Nottingham Forest face the threat of Football Association and Premier League charges over their extraordinary attack on the officiating of their match against Everton on Sunday.

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Fermanagh see off Antrim to book place in Ulster U20 football championship Tier Two final

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Fermanagh turned on the style in the second-half of the Tier Two semi-final of the Ulster Under-20 Football Championship to emerge winners over Antrim by 1-16 to 0-10.

‘How you live your life off the pitch ends up biting you back on the pitch’ – Damien Duff gets tough on Shane Farrell after derby red

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Damien Duff admitted there was no defence for Shelbourne man Shane Farrell after his red card offence in their 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers.

Monday, Apr 22

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Erik ten Hag on trial as Jason Wilcox launches Manchester United audit

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Erik ten Hag will effectively be on trial over the next month as Manchester United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox conducts an audit of the manager’s credentials and dressing room relations before the club makes a final decision on…