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# Breakdown

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# Breakdown
Explainer: Here's how (and why) sectors are being told to cut their emissions
There’s been push and pull within government over the limits, especially in relation to agriculture.
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Jul 20th 2022, 6:30 AM
# Speed of Ball
'Targeting' and ending contests early - POC pushes Ireland's LQB at the ruck
The breakdown battle will be as crucial as ever at Twickenham this weekend.
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Updated Mar 9th 2022, 8:31 AM
# Battle
Breakdown woes of chief concern as Ireland look to learn from Paris pain
Struggles to ‘exit’ from their own 22 were also damaging for Andy Farrell’s side.
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Updated Feb 14th 2022, 12:00 PM
# Breakdown
Tactics Board: Rashford and Greenwood fail to capitalise as Rangnick restores width
Man United came away with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup last night, but they were fortunate to do so.
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Jan 11th 2022, 9:26 PM
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# Breakdown
Tactics Board: Ruthless Ireland show extra attacking intent and blow minnows Georgia away
Shane Keegan looks at the senior women’s team’s record-breaking performance at Tallaght Stadium.
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Dec 2nd 2021, 5:52 PM
# Analysis
Paul O'Connell's influence continues to grow as Ireland's pack dominates
The former Munster and Ireland lock has made a big impact since joining in January.
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Updated Nov 24th 2021, 9:00 AM
# Analysis
Lowe's tackle, Ringrose and Conway's save, and Gibson-Park's rescues
Some of Ireland’s big defensive plays against the All Blacks will live long in the memory.
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Nov 15th 2021, 7:59 PM
# laws
'I was as guilty as anyone - we need to refocus and actually referee what's in law'
Nigel Owens gives his view on World Rugby’s new global trial laws.
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Jul 14th 2021, 5:54 PM
# shape of the game
World Rugby will globally trial the 50:22 kick and new breakdown laws
The new laws could have a big impact on the shape and safety of the game.
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Jul 14th 2021, 12:05 AM
# detail
Breakdown problems high on Ireland's agenda ahead of Georgia clash
England dominated in this area last weekend at Twickenham.
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Nov 26th 2020, 6:30 AM
# poachers
Beirne braced for breakdown battle in Paris with Barnes not ruled out as ref
Ireland and France both have strong jackal threats in their teams.
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Oct 27th 2020, 6:00 PM
# Turnovers
Ireland's pack of jackals well suited to the refocused breakdown interpretations
Andy Farrell was most pleased with his side’s defensive work in the big win over Italy.
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Oct 25th 2020, 8:26 PM
# Breakdown
Training with a sheep has jackal specialist CJ Stander in fine fettle
The Munster back row is heading into the restarted Six Nations in superb form.
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Oct 21st 2020, 1:01 AM
# Groundwork
Breakdown 'chaos', Leinster rust and looming semi-final on Sexton's mind after restart
The new law interpretations made reopening night a frustrating one for the Leinster captain.
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Aug 22nd 2020, 11:51 PM
# Penalty Count
What should we expect with the renewed focus on the breakdown laws?
Referees have been asked to police the existing laws more strictly.
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Aug 22nd 2020, 7:45 AM
# Super Rugby
Why numbers on jerseys matter less than ever as rugby progresses
The return of rugby in New Zealand underlined that Eddie Jones might have been ahead of the curve again.
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Jun 16th 2020, 7:30 PM
# About time
Rugby actually enforcing the current breakdown laws is long overdue
World Rugby issued a ‘law application guideline’ for referees earlier this week.
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Apr 5th 2020, 12:26 PM
# In the Side
World Rugby aims to stamp out side entry and players off feet at breakdown
The governing body wants referees to clamp down on side entry and players diving off their feet.
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Apr 2nd 2020, 9:00 AM
# HPSC
Most Irish coronavirus cases contracted in Ireland - new stats give full breakdown on Covid-19
Three children under the age of one have contracted the virus so far.
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Mar 26th 2020, 12:24 PM
# Breakdown
Every single county in Ireland now has at least one coronavirus case - here's a breakdown of where the virus is
Dublin has the highest numbers of cases with 402.
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Updated Mar 23rd 2020, 6:33 PM
# Side Entry
Analysis: Total accuracy at the breakdown is now almost impossible for referees
Eoin Toolan takes a look at some of the issues with the modern-day breakdown.
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Mar 11th 2020, 8:06 PM
# laws
World Rugby forms working group to examine the state of the breakdown
Some of the game’s leading coaches, referees, and medical experts will be involved.
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Feb 27th 2020, 2:51 PM
# Turnovers
Analysis: Under-the-radar Josh van der Flier shows jackal class
The Ireland openside isn’t renowned as a jackal but has been working hard on his turnover skills.
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Feb 6th 2020, 8:04 PM
# Breakdown
Analysis: Aki and Copeland shine as gritty Connacht dig in for crucial turnovers
Andy Friend’s side made some vital breakdown steals in their victory over Montpellier.
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Nov 18th 2019, 4:33 PM
# Ruck Stats
Analysis: Van der Flier and tireless captain Best top Ireland's ruck charts
Joe Schmidt’s men were largely efficient with their clearouts and turned over lots of Scottish possession.
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Sep 25th 2019, 4:07 PM
# Breakdown
Messi and Klopp are the big men's winners at the Fifa awards, but who voted for whom?
Seamus Coleman picked Messi, Mick McCarthy recognised Klopp while Ronaldo voted for none of his direct rivals and then didn’t bother turning up.
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Sep 23rd 2019, 10:34 PM
# Breakdown
The team that Joe built: Putting together a 2019 World Cup squad
We examine how Ireland’s head coach has developed a group of players to compete in Japan.
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Aug 19th 2019, 12:00 PM
# Mental Health Services
'Patients will suffer': Psychiatric nurses' overtime ban reinstated after pay talks break down
Fianna Fáil TD James Browne said the overtime ban will lead to service disruption and cancellations for patients.
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Jul 23rd 2019, 6:03 PM
# Breakdown
Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat
The Munster lock was left frustrated in Coventry on Saturday.
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Apr 23rd 2019, 9:30 PM
# North Korea
US threw away 'golden opportunity' at Hanoi summit, North Korean official says
A nuclear summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, between Kim and Trump ended without agreement on 28 February.
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Mar 15th 2019, 7:39 AM
# Breakdown
€1.6 million on stewards and €76k on catering: How much the Pope's visit cost the taxpayer
As of 1 November, the OPW had spent €15,754,639.37 on the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 6:00 AM
# Ruck Stats
Analysis: Who did what for Ireland in the rucks against the All Blacks?
Devin Toner and captain Rory Best were, typically, the busiest players in this department.
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Nov 21st 2018, 1:32 PM
# Analysis
Recoils, reactions and top shoulders - Leinster's breakdown lessons
Leo Cullen’s side will need to be much sharper when they take on the Scarlets this weekend.
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Sep 6th 2018, 5:08 PM
# Breakdown
Farm deaths: Cork most fatal county and July most dangerous month
Over the past eight years, the most dangerous months for farm deaths in Ireland have been May, June and July.
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Jul 22nd 2018, 7:30 AM
# Nurses
Where and when: Almost 10,000 assaults on HSE staff in past 10 years
Assaults on nursing staff made up the vast majority of these, accounting for 70% with 6,964 assaults.
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Jun 26th 2018, 12:05 AM
# Breakdown
Council by council: An extra 118,000 people have registered to vote ahead of tomorrow's referendum
More than 3.2 million people are now registered to vote in tomorrow’s referendum.
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May 24th 2018, 7:33 AM
# mindset
‘If you strip it all back in rugby, it’s who hits who the hardest’
We spoke to Dan Leavy about his mindset, physicality and breakdown skills.
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May 6th 2018, 8:00 AM
# Irish Patients Association
Breakdown: Average number of public patients per GPs across the country
Some GPs have as many as 1,218 public patients, while others have just 442.
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Apr 22nd 2018, 4:28 PM
# coal face
Analysis: Peter O'Mahony's unseen work and all the Ireland rucks against France
The Munster captain was hugely effective for Ireland at ruck time.
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Feb 6th 2018, 9:45 PM
# detail
Analysis: The remarkable 41 phases that led to Johnny Sexton's drop goal
We’ve taken a look at every single action by the Irish players during their incredible winning passage.
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Feb 4th 2018, 8:00 AM
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