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# skills - Monday 27 January, 2020
Half of primary school students unable to kick a ball properly, study finds
Half of children studied were found to be unable to kick a ball properly.
# skills - Thursday 16 January, 2020
Cooney's try the latest example of the Ulster forwards' ever-improving skills
Dan Soper, formerly an AIL coach with Ballynahinch and Banbridge, is having a big impact.
# skills - Friday 6 December, 2019
'I'm probably the last guy to try and offload' - Stander embracing Munster attack
The number eight says Stephen Larkham has been giving the players confidence to play.
# skills - Saturday 23 November, 2019
Larkham enthusiastic about Munster's attack progress as Racing come to town
The Australian has made a positive impact since joining during the summer.
# skills - Monday 7 October, 2019
'I wasn't happy with how my lungs were burning' - Healy motivated for Samoa
The 32-year-old loosehead is enjoying his time in Japan with Ireland.
# skills - Friday 30 August, 2019
'Rory is just amazing' - Larkham impressed with Scannell's skills
Johann van Graan name-checked some of the promising young players in the province.
# skills - Saturday 10 August, 2019
'The role of that U10s coach is just as important as Leo Cullen's role'
IRFU head of coach development, Matthew Wilkie, told The42 about his work around the country.
# skills - Sunday 26 May, 2019
'My fear is that with talented players, if you over-coach them, you'll kill the instinct'
Nigel Osborne runs the skills-based Rugby and French camps every summer near Biarritz.
# skills - Sunday 3 March, 2019
Sean O'Shea proves sideline score was no fluke with latest effort against Monaghan
The Kerry footballer scored 0-8 during the Kingdom’s win this afternoon.
# skills - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
Analysis: Outstanding Caplice and Lyons lead the way for Ireland Women
The tighthead prop and blindside flanker were superb in the win over Scotland.
# skills - Monday 19 November, 2018
Analysis: Joe Schmidt's Ireland beat the All Blacks at their own game
The Ireland forwards showed off their handling skills to go along with the physicality.
# skills - Wednesday 31 October, 2018
Fit and firing Josh van der Flier looking to play 'old-school seven role'
The 25-year-old has returned from a long-term ACL injury in impressive fashion.
# skills - Sunday 14 October, 2018
'I don't think there's many front rowers who could do that in the world'
Tadhg Furlong’s involvement in the build-up to Luke McGrath’s second try for Leinster was impressive.
# skills - Saturday 5 May, 2018
Watch: Simon Zebo produces moment of magic in last Munster appearance at Thomond Park
Zebo put on a nice exhibition of skill in front of the home fans.
# skills - Saturday 7 April, 2018
'Always being the little kid, you have to try and find a way not to get hit too hard’
Instinct, intelligence, analysis: What makes Joey Carbery the player he is?
# skills - Friday 9 March, 2018
Toner back up Schmidt's pecking order thanks to his 'particular set of skills'
The stalwart of Ireland’s second row echoed Bryan Mills as he prepares to get to grips with Scotland.
# skills - Tuesday 20 February, 2018
CJ Stander pushes passing skills as opposition analyse his ball-carrying
The number eight says Munster boss Johann van Graan has helped him to develop.
# skills - Saturday 8 July, 2017
Would you like to work in Leinster House? A new apprenticeship programme could be on the way
Apprenticeships could be offered in parliamentary affairs, public administration and political communications.
# skills - Thursday 1 June, 2017
Rugby nause Sinckler and Furlong are the new breed of Lions props
The 24-year-old England international is something of a Lions speech expert.
A garda and a nun playing a game of keepie-uppies is the most Limerick thing to ever happen
We’ve seen it all now.
# skills - Friday 12 May, 2017
Live A Better Life: 6 things you need to know about using your phone less
Want to use your phone less? We found out how.
# skills - Tuesday 3 January, 2017
The 4 major life skills to learn by the time you are 18
A former Ivy League admissions interviewer says that these help students to thrive.
# skills - Thursday 24 November, 2016
Ex-Leinster skills coach 'Mick the Kick' back in ancestral home with Wallabies
The former Australia Rules player has major experience in rugby coaching.
# skills - Friday 28 October, 2016
Munster cult hero 'Dutchy' Holland pushing the Hurricanes to new heights
The 44-year-old helped the Wellington-based side to the 2016 Super Rugby title.
# skills - Sunday 25 September, 2016
FactCheck: Does Ireland really have the "highest education" in Europe?
Junior Minister Eoghan Murphy made an effort to impress international viewers on CNBC this week. But did he over-state the case?
# skills - Friday 23 September, 2016
Bored and broke? Here are some free things to do this weekend
Bored and out of money? We’ve got some suggestions for free things to do.
# skills - Tuesday 23 August, 2016
Should students chase jobs when applying for college courses?
Betty McLaughlin from the Institute of Guidance Counsellors says that there is more to college than preparing for a job.
# skills - Saturday 20 August, 2016
What does it take to become a Rose of Tralee escort?
Shane Kenny, last year’s Escort of the Year, tells us about his experiences.
# skills - Sunday 3 July, 2016
# skills - Saturday 18 June, 2016
Trimble 'nutmeg' leads to opening try for Ireland as they dominate first half
Devin Toner was the man to cross the whitewash at Ellis Park.
# skills - Sunday 12 June, 2016
Analysis: Jared Payne's sumptuous offloads shine in Ireland's historic win
The Ulsterman was outstanding as he started at fullback for the first time in Test rugby.
# skills - Thursday 19 May, 2016
Analysis: Crusaders' classic shape allows individual skill to shine
We take a look at the Kiwis’ 2-4-2 shape, which has been adopted by Pat Lam’s Connacht.
# skills - Tuesday 19 April, 2016
Niall Williams is running her brother close as the best Kiwi international in the family
The New Zealand Sevens star produced this brilliant flick pass.
# skills - Saturday 2 April, 2016
Aaron Cruden was all class as the Chiefs ripped it up against the Brumbies
The Kiwi franchise are in stunning attacking form.
# skills - Thursday 17 March, 2016
Zebo not worried by post-match reviews, he'll continue to offload when the time is right
Zebo kick-started Ireland’s excellent first-half try against Italy with a sublime offload.
# skills - Tuesday 1 March, 2016
Ireland driving players to work harder, smarter and recognise 'lost causes'
Skills coach Richie Murphy outlined some of the ‘fine margins’ that make big differences for Ireland’s defence.
# skills - Saturday 27 February, 2016
'We hope to see players coming out of the academies with a higher skill level'
The Ireland skills coach Richie Murphy guides us through his journey into the national team set-up.
# skills - Monday 1 February, 2016
Analysis: Connacht's pack beautifully cohesive to demolish the Scarlets
Pat Lam’s men hammered the Welsh side at scrum and maul.
# skills - Tuesday 19 January, 2016
7 apps that can teach you something useful during your commute
Learn on the go.
# skills - Tuesday 29 December, 2015
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