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# Neil Francis

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# Review
Josh Freeman, Jameis Winston and the ghosts of An Modh Coinníollach
The former Bucs’ QB is a cautionary tale for the incumbent, writes Steve O’Rourke.
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Oct 29th 2018, 2:43 PM
# the nation's game
'Look at rugby’s rankings below the top 8... Fiji, Tonga, Easter Island, Treasure Island and Love Island'
And Neil Francis thinks the GAA championship is uncompetitive, writes Eoin Butler.
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Jun 19th 2018, 9:45 PM
# Poey
'That’s not a very nice term to use' - Michael Cheika hits back at Neil Francis
The ex-Ireland international labelled David Pocock ‘a cancer on the game’.
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Jun 14th 2018, 2:40 PM
# Reaction
Neil Francis defends controversial Warren Gatland comments following backlash
The Western Mail was particularly scathing, suggesting the pundit’s remarks were “an embarrassment”.
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Mar 17th 2015, 12:10 AM
# Anger
'Cocky Irish pundits' take a buttering from Welsh media after Six Nations defeat
The front cover of the Western Mail takes aim at Keith Wood and Neil Francis.
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Mar 16th 2015, 7:40 AM
# Emerald Warriors
When you're young and want to come out, a high profile sportsperson doing the same gives you reassurance
Simon Murphy, a gay rugby player, was confused by Neil Francis’ comments last weekend.
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Feb 22nd 2014, 9:30 AM
# Apology
Neil Francis apologises 'profusely and unreservedly' for comments on gay people in sport
The former Ireland international rugby player was speaking on Today FM’s The Last Word this evening.
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Feb 17th 2014, 9:30 PM
# Off The Ball
Irrelevant Neil Francis comments 'come from the dark ages', says Nigel Owens
‘It’s terrible to think that an individual has to make a decision between who you are and being involved in the sport that you love’.
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Feb 17th 2014, 11:59 AM
# Controversial
Gay people don't play sport because it is too manly - Neil Francis
The former Ireland lock and Sunday Independent columnist made his comments on Off The Ball.
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Feb 16th 2014, 3:58 PM
# kicking off
'Kearney could have been killed' - Neil Francis on O'Connell's head kick
The former Leinster and Ireland lock condemned the Munster man for not expressing remorse after rendering his opponent unconscious.
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Apr 21st 2013, 1:45 PM
# Come and get me
O'Sullivan says he will apply for the Munster job
The ex-Ireland coach also admitted his application to be England coach was rejected.
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Mar 16th 2012, 7:16 PM
# conjecture
WATCH: Francis says Wales will be 'found out' on Saturday
The controversial pundit predicts how Ireland v Wales will pan out, plus interviews with Shane Horgan, John Muldoon and Denis Hickie.
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Oct 7th 2011, 6:40 PM
# Optimism
Watch: David Wallace, Joe Schmidt and Neil Francis look ahead to Australia match
Injured flanker David Wallace is among those who have been sharing their thoughts ahead of Ireland’s crucial match with the Wallabies.
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Sep 16th 2011, 6:26 PM
# YouTube
YouTube Top 10: because Matt Williams and Neil Francis are really like that
A goalkeeping calamity for the ages, some rock ‘ard Ukrainian teens and an unsettling impersonation of Matt Williams.
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Sep 15th 2011, 1:18 PM