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# Grand Slam

This year
2023
Irish U20s skipper McCarthy: 'We can hold our heads high'
Richie Murphy’s side slumped to a disappointing 50-14 defeat in the World Rugby U20 Championship final.
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Jul 15th 2023, 6:45 AM
Analysis: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?
Discipline, kicking, attacking variety, and a deep squad were all important in the Irish success.
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Mar 26th 2023, 7:30 AM
Ireland rugby boss Andy Farrell plans on making team even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
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Mar 20th 2023, 8:15 AM
Farrell plans on making Ireland even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
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Mar 20th 2023, 6:00 AM
'Growing up, all I wanted to do was play for Ireland and captain Ireland'
Johnny Sexton helped his team to Grand Slam glory before being forced off injured.
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Mar 19th 2023, 12:30 PM
Sheehan's set-piece stunner, Conan's offload, and the Grand Slam-sealing tries
Ireland came up with some clinical scores when they needed them most.
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Mar 19th 2023, 9:16 AM
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
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Mar 18th 2023, 7:12 PM
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
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Mar 18th 2023, 7:01 PM
Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days
Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.
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Mar 18th 2023, 6:00 AM
Arundell set for first start and Farrell returns as England name team to face Ireland
Arundell has replaced Max Malins on the left wing.
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Mar 16th 2023, 5:33 PM
'We’ve won nothing yet' - Tadhg Furlong warns against complacency ahead of England clash
The Ireland prop wants the team to deliver a performance that fans can be proud of on Saturday.
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Mar 14th 2023, 7:30 PM
'We really clicked' - Praise for Ireland U20s after thrashing Scotland
However, Richie Murphy knows there is a sterner challenge coming next week when they face England.
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Mar 11th 2023, 12:32 PM
Last year
2022
Emotional Boris Becker relied on 'blood brothers' to protect him in prison
The 55-year-old was deported to Germany after being released last week.
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Dec 21st 2022, 12:07 PM
Simona Halep provisionally suspended after failed drug test
The Romanian tested positive for the anti-anaemia drug Roxadustat at the US Open but has vowed to clear her name.
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Oct 21st 2022, 3:20 PM
'I've admired Serena but I don't think she has ever admired me,' says record-holder Court
The 80-year-old Australian feels under-appreciated in the sport despite her dominance in the 1960s and early ’70s.
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Sep 5th 2022, 4:35 PM
History-making Jabeur sets up Wimbledon semi with 'BBQ buddy' Maria
The Tunisian went one set down to Czech opponent Marie Bouzkova but lost only two games after that.
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Jul 5th 2022, 9:37 PM
Jordan Spieth looking for career grand slam at US PGA Championship
The presence or absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson which will dominate the conversation at Southern Hills.
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May 13th 2022, 9:52 AM
England Women on track for Slam with big win over Wales in front of record crowd
France will likely have something to say about this English team’s bid for the championship.
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Apr 9th 2022, 7:55 PM
Tiger Woods playing at the Masters would be 'phenomenal' - McIlroy
Woods has not competed in a top-level event since a car accident last year.
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Mar 30th 2022, 7:35 PM
Boris Becker doesn't know where his Wimbledon trophies are
The former world number one denies 24 charges under the Insolvency Act.
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Mar 29th 2022, 7:37 PM
Ireland have to settle for second as France claim glorious Grand Slam
France have won their first title since 2010 after beating England in Paris.
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Mar 19th 2022, 10:34 PM
France march on in Grand Slam bid with bonus-point win against Scotland
Fabien Galthié’s men were too strong for the Scots at Murrayfield.
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Feb 26th 2022, 4:07 PM
Djokovic 'not anti-vax' but would rather skip events than be forced into jab
The Serbian was deported in extraordinary circumstances on the eve of last month’s Australian Open.
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Feb 15th 2022, 8:02 AM
Ireland to bring the intent: Key talking points ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash in Paris
Ciaran Kennedy previews a massive game at the Stade de France.
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Feb 10th 2022, 9:00 AM
'Onto the next one' - Farrell a happy man as Ireland look to Paris
An opening-day victory against Wales tees this Irish side up for a visit to France.
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Feb 6th 2022, 8:00 AM
Djokovic lawyers say positive Covid-19 test cleared way for vaccine exemption
Djokovic has won a legal reprieve from deportation, but it’s unclear whether he will be able to play in the January 17-30 Australian Open.
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Jan 8th 2022, 5:54 PM
All time
'It was instantly obvious to me that she was a player ahead of her time'
Claire Molloy made a huge impact for Ireland over the course of 74 caps.
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Oct 30th 2021, 8:00 AM
Tsitsipas learned of grandmother's death minutes before French Open final
Novak Djokovic overturned a two-set deficit to win 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and secure his 19th Grand Slam title.
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Jun 14th 2021, 4:39 PM
Federer impresses with straight-sets win on grand slam return at French Open
The 39-year-old is playing in his first major tournament since last year’s Australian Open after two knee operations.
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May 31st 2021, 5:54 PM
'I just burst into tears': Remembering the Ireland team that won the Grand Slam and toppled New Zealand
In the final part of our ‘Trailblazers’ series, we relive a historic 18 months for the national women’s side with players who were there.
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Apr 24th 2021, 9:15 AM
Wales are one win away from a Grand Slam after hammering Italy
Wayne Pivac’s men made it four from four ahead of next weekend’s visit to France.
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Mar 13th 2021, 5:00 PM
Osaka wins second US Open title and says she's keeping Kobe Bryant's legacy alive
The 22-year-old lost the opening set to Victoria Azarenka 6-1 but fought back to claim the silverware in New York.
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Sep 13th 2020, 10:59 AM
Grand Slam dream denied but Ireland U20 stars have bright futures
Many of Noel McNamara’s young squad are already making progress with their provinces.
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Aug 5th 2020, 7:00 PM
Quiz: How well do you know Ireland's Grand Slam success years?
Let’s find out what you know here.
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May 12th 2020, 9:30 PM
World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy set to be cancelled
The competition was scheduled to take place in Northern Italy this summer.
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Mar 19th 2020, 12:17 PM
Sexton: ‘Our biggest challenge is up ahead’
Despite being on course to win another grand slam, Johnny Sexton is preaching caution ahead of the trip to Twickenham.
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Feb 8th 2020, 7:18 PM
‘I’m not going to try and over-egg it, we got lucky in 2009’ – BOD opens up about Ireland’s grand slam year
The former Irish captain outlined in an exclusive podcast with The Times of London how he was riddled with self-doubt in the run-in to that season.
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Feb 6th 2020, 6:39 PM
21-year-old American Kenin claims sensational Australian Open title win
She stunned two-time Major champion Garbine Muguruza.
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Feb 1st 2020, 11:07 AM
Ireland U20s seeking right attitude as they launch defence of their title
Noel McNamara’s youngsters kick their campaign off against Scotland in Cork tonight.
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Jan 31st 2020, 7:32 AM
38-year-old Federer to play French Open ahead of gold medal bid in Tokyo
Federer has only won the French Open once.
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Oct 17th 2019, 8:53 PM
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