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# Under Pressure
Springbok coach Coetzee points to 'unique challenges' with end of torrid tour in sight
The pressure is on Coetzee after defeat to Italy.
# Under Pressure
Anxious and full of self-doubt? It might be the quarterlife crisis
…And why this crisis is not actually a bad thing.
# Pressure
James McClean on the scoresheet as West Brom pile more misery on West Ham
Inspired by a superb home debut from Nacer Chadli, West Brom held firm to claim a 4-2 Premier League triumph against West Ham.
# opportunities
Father who returned to education received Leaving Cert results with his teenage daughter
In Ireland, 21% of people aged 25 to 64 have never completed upper secondary-level education.
# Opportunity
Schmidt feels 'a little bit of a fear' ahead of daunting Springboks task
The Ireland head coach understands that the odds are against his team in Cape Town.
# Pressure
Rooney calls on England to improve after win over 10-man Portugal
The skipper knows England must up their level at Euro 2016 but was pleased to make it three warm-up wins out of three against Portugal.
# Pressure
Dublin school criticised for linking 'voluntary contributions' with school tours
A spokesperson for the school said the fee has been written off in the past in cases where families are in financial difficulty.
# Under Pressure
Snow in April? Here's why the weather has been so bad this week
Air from the Arctic is causing some cold weather in Ireland.
# Calm and collected
Schmidt feels the pressure but stresses optimism for Ireland's future
The Ireland head coach has faced some criticism with his team selection for the Italy clash.
# Pressure
Another bad result for Ulster as Northampton rack up bonus-point win
The result means the Saints move above the Irish side on match points in the runners-up slots.
# Disappointment
Van Gaal under renewed pressure as United slip to dismal Saints defeat
The Red Devils have now suffered back-to-back defeats against Southampton at Old Trafford.
# Under Pressure
Anti-water charges leader promises "biggest protest in Ireland ever" before election
A series of smaller protests will be held this Saturday in areas around the country.
# looking ahead
Ronaldo reveals plans for life after football
The Real Madrid forward does not imagine himself remaining in the game when the time comes to retire.
# Less Stress More Success
"Don't eat the pizza": How to survive a high-stress job
According to a man who ran Obama’s digital campaign in 2012.
# Pressure
'I was ironing my own clothes when I was 11... My mental strength goes back to those days'
Ronaldo remains unperturbed by criticism.
# Pressure
Leading Irish doctors call for abortion to be decriminalised
Some of Ireland’s most prominent doctors are among hundreds of professionals calling for abortion to be legalised.
# Mixed Fortunes
Coutinho gives Mourinho Halloween horror show
The Brazilian claimed a brace as the Reds secured a deserved win at Stamford Bridge.
# Pressure
Klopp's arrival good and bad for young Premier League managers says Howe
The Bournemouth boss will face go head-to-head with the Liverpool manager tonight.
Voices
Are sexy Halloween outfits empowering or degrading? That all depends on your sense of self
“You are a fat, worthless pig.” Words women say to themselves everyday, writes Lorraine Courtney, who questions whether hypersexualised Halloween outfits are empowering or degrading?
# Pressure
England assistant Farrell denies undue influence in picking son Owen
‘This team is a young team and it will go places and win trophies.’
# Under Pressure
'The responsibility lies with me' - England boss Lancaster will consider his position
Defeat to the Wallabies has left Lancaster facing serious pressure.
# Pressure
Beckham's son no longer wants to play football, and the reason why broke his dad's heart
The 16-year-old was recently a prospect at Arsenal’s youth academy along with two of his younger brothers.
# Pressure
Alan Shearer says United are dull and Van Gaal's 'time is up'
The former England captain believes the Red Devils head coach has had enough time to build his own team and criticised the Dutchman’s style of football
# no progress
Nurses slam HSE over 78 jobs left unfilled - all at just ONE Irish hospital
The INMO says Cork University Hospital continues to operate at almost full capacity.
# Pressure
'I flinched when I heard Liverpool's brutal fee for Firmino'
The club’s former defender Markus Babbel feels the Brazilian must help Brendan Rodgers and co win trophies.
# Speculation
Liverpool set to stick with under-fire Brendan Rodgers - reports
The Liverpool boss saw his side suffer an embarrassing 6-1 loss to Stoke on the final day of the season.
# Pressure
Katie Price says the age limit for cosmetic surgery should be higher
The model also said she would like to see cameras in nursing homes and better services for people with disabilities.
# Pressure
Watch Pádraig Harrington sink a clutch birdie putt on 18 like it's 2008 all over again
The Dubliner showed off his almost unparalleled mental strength to claw his way back into contention at the Honda Classic.
# Under fire
France's Six Nations nightmare continues with Parra and Fofana ruled out
Head coach Philippe Saint-André is coming under heavy criticism after the defeat to Wales.
# Pressure
Ronaldo notches 30th goal of the season, but Real left frustrated as La Liga lead is cut to two points
The Portuguese superstar is the first man to reach the 30-mark in five straight seasons.
# leaking all over
Irish Water will be reducing pressure as part of its "painstaking" effort to fix leaks
Councils in five areas still expect to lose most of their treated water to leaks by the end of the year.
# Pressure
Gareth Bale 'can cope' with Real Madrid boo boys
The Welsh winger has been whistled and jeered by his own fans in recent weeks.
# London
Doctor accused of female genital mutilation of woman after childbirth
The woman initially underwent FGM in Somalia at the age of six. Her stitches tore during childbirth.
# nation's health
Jump in flu cases and doctor changeover: The 'straw that breaks the camel's back'?
The INMO said the overcrowding situation in Irish hospitals is getting worse.
Voices
Opinion: The 'perfect' Christmas doesn't exist – so take the pressure off
We insist on buying (literally) into the lie of perfection.
# Pressure
'People will write what they write' - O'Connor defends Leinster's season
The Australian head coach says his side are measured by a ‘different yardstick’ to the other Irish provinces.
# fighting fires
Rodgers dismisses reports of player unrest at Liverpool as 'totally untrue'
The Reds boss insists the spirit in his squad remains ‘very strong’ despite the recent poor form.
# losing streak
Wales go hunting for overdue win over Springboks without George North
South Africa named a side showing eight changes from the win over Italy.
# Pressure
This infographic shows which groups in Ireland are struggling most
The latest Red C poll found most people are feeling positive about the country’s finances – but not about their own.
# mils street
Debutant Muliaina not on the score-sheet, but Connacht put 43 points on Zebre
The All Black legend played a part in the opening try of the night and was called ashore as Lam’s men ran riot.