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World Class
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Rassie Erasmus extends South Africa contract until 2031
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From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
The formats of virtually of our biggest events have changed radically in the last few years – we have to call a halt.
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Explainer
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5 hrs ago
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Yesterday
4th December 2025
Report
West Ham leave Man United frustrated
Diogo Dalot opened the scoring before the Hammers’ late equaliser.
14 hrs ago
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decision
Supreme Court decides against allowing appeal by Conor McGregor over Nikita Hand ruling
15 hrs ago
World Class
Ireland's Wiffen wins European gold medal, Bailey secures bronze
Meanwhile, Ellie McCartney and John Shortt both advanced in their semi-finals.
17 hrs ago
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High price
Eben Etzebeth banned for 12 games and reportedly cut by Sharks
18 hrs ago
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present danger
'Demographic change is not a future threat - it is a present reality' - GAA tackle urban drift
18 hrs ago
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Out of Action
Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months with thigh injury
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Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut
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Munster
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Options
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Team news
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Charlie Smyth to start again for Saints after impressive NFL debut
4 Dec
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Swimming
Shortt progresses hours after glittering gold, as Walshe and McCartney win heats in Lublin
4 Dec
Down Under
Rory McIlroy seven off the lead after opening day at Crown Australian Open
4 Dec
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Time to say goodbye
O'Neill had 'time of his life' as Celtic interim reign ends
4 Dec
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Analysis
Ireland WNT
Alan Mahon’s exit was a shock - how will Carla Ward replace him in Ireland setup?
4 Dec
road to oz
Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape
4 Dec
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Wednesday
3rd December 2025
Worry
Arsenal's victory comes at a cost again
3 Dec
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Premier League
Leeds stun Chelsea to end losing run and move out of relegation zone
3 Dec
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off form
Below-par Liverpool rescue point against Sunderland
Chemsdine Talbi had given the visitors the lead at Anfield.
3 Dec
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job well done
Martin O’Neill departs as Celtic boss with win over Dundee
3 Dec
5
Wrap
Aston Villa win 7-goal thriller to go third
3 Dec
1
Contenders
Merino the unlikely goal king as Arsenal extend Premier League lead
3 Dec
5
Superstar
Mbappe double powers Real Madrid to win at Athletic Bilbao
3 Dec
1
Take a Bow
Ireland's John Shortt wins gold medal at European Short Course Championships
The Galway teenager’s time was a new World Junior record.
3 Dec
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