# punishing

This year

2023

Sri Lanka dominate to enforce follow-on against Ireland

Playing in punishingly hot conditions, the tourists resumed on 117-7 but were all out in 40 minutes.

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Apr 18th 2023, 7:56 AM

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Christmas cool-off welcome after another weekend of big Champions Cup collisions

After emerging victorious from another physical bout with Exeter Chiefs, Leo Cullen answered some tough questions about the state of the game.

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Dec 18th 2017, 2:51 AM

VIDEO: Patrick Hyland's world title dream ends with second-round knock out

It was a tough night for the Dubliner.

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Apr 17th 2016, 9:16 AM

Cross country: Britton out to retain crown in sub-zero Hungary

One year on from becoming European champion, Fionnuala Britton is defending her title.

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Dec 9th 2012, 8:40 AM

Injury toll: Sean O'Brien ruled out until December

The flanker will undergo surgery to repair cartilage in his hip, a problem also being suffered by Dave Kearney and Rhys Ruddock.

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Jun 26th 2012, 10:57 AM

Tough going: Globetrotting triathlete refusing to ease up

London-bound Aileen Morrison has no time to complain while there are still targets to be hit.

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Mar 27th 2012, 10:11 AM