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# Number One

This year
2023
# Kevin McStay
'I would sense that Mayo has always been the dream job for him'
Basketball background shaped McStay and McHale as they begin a Mayo summer.
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Apr 8th 2023, 7:00 AM
# Number One
'Seamus was one of the first to come up to me, give me a hug and say how proud he was'
Ireland’s US-born goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan on sporting role models, life at Everton and facing the world champions.
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Apr 7th 2023, 6:30 AM
# Number One
Sublime Ireland notch bonus-point win after Six Nations epic against France
Andy Farrell’s men scored four tries in another brilliant performance.
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Feb 11th 2023, 4:11 PM
Last year
2022
# Top of the pile
Farrell wants Ireland to embrace number one ranking as a 'weapon'
With the Springboks coming to town, the Ireland head coach wants his team to go to another level.
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Oct 26th 2022, 6:00 AM
# the summit
Rory McIlroy sets sights on reaching world number one spot for ninth time
McIlroy can return to the top of the rankings for the first time since July 2020.
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Oct 19th 2022, 6:53 PM
# Number One
Ireland's US-born goalkeeper focused on World Cup dream as Everton decision awaits
Courtney Brosnan is facing a decision on her club future, having established herself as the Girls In Green’s number one.
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Jun 22nd 2022, 6:15 AM
# Number One
Brosnan strives for more after 'best performance from an Irish 'keeper'
The Everton shot-stopper was outstanding against Sweden, despite a lack of game-time at club level.
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Apr 14th 2022, 7:00 AM
# Number One
Liverpool's penalty hero Kelleher: ‘I think it was more hit and hope!’
A day to savour for the Ireland goalkeeper.
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Feb 27th 2022, 9:17 PM
# Number One
Jordan Henderson insists 'fantastic' Kelleher fully deserves Carabao Cup start
Liverpool’s Cork keeper has played every league cup tie bar one this season.
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Feb 26th 2022, 9:41 AM
# Number One
Jurgen Klopp: 'Outstanding' Caoimhin Kelleher will start Carabao Cup final against Chelsea
The Ireland goalkeeper has kept seven clean sheets in 15 first-team appearances for Liverpool.
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Jan 21st 2022, 11:17 PM
All time
# Unpredictable
'We don't want an attack that's too tidy' - Farrell turns focus to the All Blacks
The Ireland head coach is keen for his team to be unpredictable.
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Nov 8th 2021, 12:26 PM
# Number One
Edouard Mendy heroics deny Brentford as Chelsea cling on for away win
Chelsea had their goalkeeper to thank for their three points.
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Oct 16th 2021, 7:57 PM
# Number One
Dublin boss Farrell says Cluxton has stepped away from senior squad but has not retired
Evan Comerford was between the posts as Dublin began their 2021 championship campaign today.
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Jul 4th 2021, 6:31 PM
# Number One
Rangers shocked after Scottish Cup penalty shootout as St Johnstone goalkeeper the hero
Earlier Dundee United cruised into the semis at Aberdeen’s expense
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Apr 25th 2021, 9:27 PM
# Opting out
World number one golfer Johnson to skip Tokyo Olympics
The reigning Masters champion said last year he would not have played in the Japan Games had they been staged as planned in 2020.
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Mar 14th 2021, 2:21 PM
# Tension
Djokovic has 'not much respect' for Kyrgios off the court
The Australian has waged a running battle with the Serb in recent times.
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Feb 7th 2021, 8:53 PM
# Number One
'Anthony got the most out of himself, he's served that jersey very well' - Cusack pays tribute to Nash
Donal Óg Cusack paid tribute to his former Cork goalkeeping colleague after he retired on Sunday.
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Dec 8th 2020, 7:26 PM
# Number One
Djokovic set to emulate 'childhood hero' as he virtually assures year-end top ranking for sixth time
The 33-year-old Serb is poised to equal Pete Sampra’s record.
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Oct 28th 2020, 10:53 PM
# Comeback
Number 1 Rory McIlroy feels safe and sharp in PGA Tour return
There will be face masks and gloves, social distancing, coronavirus tests and temperature-taking to create and maintain a ‘bubble’ of safety for players.
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Jun 10th 2020, 10:38 PM
# Number One
Ben Stokes wins the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
Stokes finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Dina Asher-Smith in the public vote.
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Dec 15th 2019, 10:13 PM
# Number One
Galway's All-Ireland winning goalkeeper calls time on 13-year inter-county career
Colm Callanan announced the news with a brilliant statement – and confirmed that he has accepted a coaching role in the set-up.
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Nov 25th 2019, 8:37 AM
# Number One
'He inspires people around him, Stephen is well able to talk, he’s very articulate'
Jim Gavin hailed the Dublin captain and his team-mates for their role in tonight’s success.
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Sep 14th 2019, 10:01 PM
# Number One
Dublin boss on their goalkeeper leader - 'He’s just a phenomenal player for us'
Stephen Cluxton made a couple of stunning saves for Dublin in yesterday’s All-Ireland football decider.
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Sep 2nd 2019, 6:30 AM
# Number One
Out-of-favour Forster returns to Celtic on season-long loan
The England international is back with The Bhoys.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 9:45 PM
# boss man
Lampard ready and relishing biggest challenge of his career in charge of Chelsea
‘I want to show I am ready to manage this club whether I have one year experience or 10 years experience.’
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Jul 4th 2019, 9:10 PM
# Number One
Ban on backpasses to goalkeepers set to be next Gaelic football rule debate
October’s GAA Special Congress will debate the experimental rules in Gaelic football.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 6:00 AM
# Number One
Kilkenny's star goalkeeper returns to start for clash with Wexford
Eoin Murphy has been out since fracturing his knee in a club game.
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Jun 14th 2019, 8:40 PM
# Number One
Victory for Ruby as Kemboy back to winning ways with brilliant Aintree display in Betway Bowl
After the Cheltenham Gold Cup disappointment, Kemboy bounced back in style today.
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Apr 4th 2019, 4:05 PM
# winning ways
Step by step: McIlroy counts on 'little things' with number one on the horizon
‘There’s a long way to go,’ the four-time major champion said.
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Mar 27th 2019, 8:28 AM
# Number One
Goalkeeper Murphy the Kilkenny hero as hits winning point against Tipperary in Thurles
A late free from distance secured victory for the Cats.
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Feb 24th 2019, 5:09 PM
# at it again
Tyrone keeper hits another brilliant point from play - this time to grab a late draw
Morgan’s superb equaliser ultimately sealed a point against Roscommon, but late drama followed.
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Feb 11th 2019, 11:39 AM
# Number One
'De Gea is the best in the world': Man United goalkeeper lauded by team-mates
The Spanish international produced a sublime display as the Red Devils beat Spurs on Sunday.
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Jan 14th 2019, 5:20 PM
# Best of the best
World champion Kellie Harrington crowned 2018 Sportswoman of the Year
An early Christmas present after an incredible year for the Dubliner.
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Dec 21st 2018, 4:15 PM
# key player
Man United extend De Gea deal until 2020 as talks on long-term contract continue
The club have activated a one-year extension to ensure the Spanish goalkeeper can’t speak to other interested parties in January.
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Nov 29th 2018, 2:22 PM
# the perfect 10
Johnny Sexton crowned World Rugby Player of the Year
What an achievement.
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Nov 25th 2018, 10:12 PM
# Compromise
Wolves reach €18 million agreement for Portugal's number one
After the Portuguese side went to Fifa to demand compensation for the goalkeeper, the two teams have now worked out an agreement.
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Oct 31st 2018, 10:57 PM
# Number One
How Well Do You Remember The Hit Music Videos from 20 years ago?
Match the video to the song.
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Aug 30th 2018, 8:00 AM
# Number One
'It's pretty likely' - Alisson set for Liverpool debut in Dublin after world-record deal for a goalkeeper
Jurgen Klopp will field Alisson for the first time against Napoli at the Aviva Stadium.
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Aug 1st 2018, 6:49 PM
# Red Hand
Niall Morgan between the posts as Mickey Harte names Tyrone team for Cork clash
Throw-in at O’Moore Park is 5pm tomorrow.
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Jul 6th 2018, 10:13 AM
# Number One
'Look there were conflicting issues' - Cork made goalkeeper change due to fixture clash
Anthony Nash had been named to start for the Kilkenny game but Patrick Collins played between the posts.
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Jan 28th 2018, 10:09 AM
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