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# talking-points - Friday 29 May, 2020
When will Liverpool be champions? And who will be facing the drop?
The Premier League is set to return on 17 June and there is still a host of issues to be resolved.
# talking-points - Sunday 12 April, 2020
5 big picture takeaways from Donegal's 2012 All-Ireland football final win over Mayo
Jim McGuinness’s finest hour arrived eight years ago.
5 big picture takeaways from the classic 2004 Munster final between Waterford and Cork
The Deise prevailed to land their second provincial title in three years.
# talking-points - Sunday 23 February, 2020
O'Connor brothers shine, Wexford composure, and referee doling out 16 cards unpopular with both sides
Dublin and Wexford played out a fascinating encounter at Croke Park.
# talking-points - Wednesday 19 February, 2020
Continuity the key, Doris has to settle for bench, and Earls at 23 again
Ireland head to Twickenham looking to seal the Triple Crown.
# talking-points - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
Minimal changes for Ireland, Deegan to debut, and Murray still the man at 9
Keith Earls comes back into the matchday 23.
# talking-points - Tuesday 28 January, 2020
Conway gets a start, POM drops to the bench, and Murray keeps his place
Johnny Sexton is fully fit to captain Ireland as they begin the Andy Farrell era.
# talking-points - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying?
Plus, were there signs of progress despite the disappointing result?
# talking-points - Friday 15 November, 2019
Which Irish player did enough last night to feature against Denmark?
Callum Robinson, Robbie Brady and Alan Browne are among those thought to be in contention to start next week.
# talking-points - Thursday 14 November, 2019
The 17-year-old set for the biggest night of his career so far
Troy Parrott will make his Ireland senior debut against New Zealand this evening.
# talking-points - Sunday 13 October, 2019
Ireland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long
Mick McCarthy’s side could only draw with Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.
# talking-points - Saturday 12 October, 2019
Should Aaron Connolly start and more Georgia-Ireland talking points
Plus, why the Georgians should not be underestimated.
# talking-points - Friday 20 September, 2019
Beirne offers bench impact as Henderson leads the Ireland lineout
All eyes will be on Jordan Larmour and Andrew Conway in Ireland’s back three against Scotland.
# talking-points - Sunday 15 September, 2019
The right three-in-a-row for Dublin, experience shines through and a bizarre All-Ireland final
Comment from today’s All-Ireland final showdown between Dublin and Galway.
# talking-points - Saturday 14 September, 2019
Dublin confirm their greatness, Kerry kick big chance away and potential retirements
5 talking points after Dublin defeated Kerry in the replay to complete the five-in-a-row.
# talking-points - Tuesday 10 September, 2019
One debutant confirmed out of a possible 5 as McCarthy set to give Ireland's fringe players a chance
James Collins will make his international bow against Bulgaria tonight.
# talking-points - Friday 6 September, 2019
David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team
The Sheffield United striker scored a vital equaliser last night.
# talking-points - Thursday 5 September, 2019
Heavy artillery in place and room for error diminishing fast
Saturday provides a vital springboard for Johnny Sexton and Ireland to hit a rhythm before the World Cup.
The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier
Plus, we assess the omission of Shane Long and how big a gamble it could prove to be.
# talking-points - Monday 2 September, 2019
5 talking points after Kerry and Dublin's thrilling All-Ireland final draw
Dean Rock and Sean O’Shea scored 20 points between them yesterday.
# talking-points - Thursday 29 August, 2019
Line-out options galore and plenty of runway for Carty in Cardiff
With no out-half on Ireland’s bench, Jack Carty could get time to stake his claim.
# talking-points - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
The big talking points ahead of the All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry
Can Jim Gavin’s men complete the first senior five-in-a-row in history?
# talking-points - Thursday 8 August, 2019
Kleyn in green, last chance saloon and more Ireland team talking points
Plus, Tommy O’Donnell is set for his first cap in over three years against Italy on Saturday.
# talking-points - Sunday 28 July, 2019
Tipperary show their character, Wexford let big chance slip and the referee's performance
5 talking points after Tipperary pipped Wexford in an enthralling All-Ireland semi-final.
# talking-points - Saturday 27 July, 2019
Cody's remarkable run, Limerick's slow start and the Ballyhale attacking class
Plenty to digest after an All-Ireland semi-final showdown.
# talking-points - Saturday 6 July, 2019
Question marks over Walsh's future, Mayo end losing run and looking ahead to Super 8s
5 talking points after Mayo’s 2-13 to 1-13 win over rivals Galway in Limerick.
# talking-points - Monday 1 July, 2019
Mayo and Galway renew fiery rivalry, momentum of qualifier teams and who'll fall at final Super 8s hurdle?
5 talking points after this morning’s intriguing All-Ireland SFC qualifiers round 4 draw.
# talking-points - Sunday 30 June, 2019
Davy Fitz's unique clean sweep of titles, big players deliver for Wexford and Kilkenny's drought
5 talking points after the Yellowbellies enjoyed Leinster success in Croke Park.
Limerick's hurling power, Tipperary's setback and Casey plays starring role
A 12-point win for the home side in today’s Munster decider.
# talking-points - Sunday 23 June, 2019
Kerry's clinical attack, Cork's positive showing and Kingdom defensive issues
The champions won out by three points in last night’s decider in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
# talking-points - Thursday 20 June, 2019
Mayo enter 'do or die' territory, Tyrone bid to avoid giant-killing and Ulster big guns clash
5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC round 2 qualifiers.
# talking-points - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Limerick are hurling's top dogs, fifth straight final defeat for Waterford and league reflections
5 talking points after Limerick’s Division 1 final win over Waterford.
# talking-points - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Critics who say the tennis-ball protest was 'nonsense' epitomise the big problem with Irish football
Plus, Glenn Whelan impresses and Ireland deliver their most entertaining display since the Euros.
# talking-points - Tuesday 26 March, 2019
Ireland v Georgia talking points: Delaney controversy threatens to overshadow qualifier
Off-the-field issues have dominated the headlines in recent days.
# talking-points - Monday 25 March, 2019
Final Four - The view from Kerry, Mayo, Tyrone and Galway as league finalists decided
The regulation stage of the league concluded yesterday.
# talking-points - Thursday 14 March, 2019
Beirne's big chance, O'Brien's recall and Kearney's calm at 15
Joe Schmidt has handed the Munster man an opportunity to show his class for Ireland in Cardiff.
# talking-points - Friday 8 March, 2019
Joe's trust in JVDF, interesting bench calls and more selection talking points
Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium to face France on Sunday.
# talking-points - Friday 22 February, 2019
Carty's big chance, pack tweaks and more talking points in Ireland's team to face Italy
Joe Schmidt has pushed for continuity in attack with the selection of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.
# talking-points - Thursday 7 February, 2019
Farrell returns, hearts and minds to be won and more talking points from Ireland's XV to face Scotland
Ireland’s formidable strength in depth at centre means they are scarcely weakened despite injury to Ringrose and Henshaw.
# talking-points - Thursday 31 January, 2019
Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points
Joe Schmidt has named his first team of the 2019 Six Nations.
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