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Dublin: 10 °C Thursday 23 May, 2013

Yesterday’s News

Twix aside, Jamie Roberts just had an awful day at Carton House

The home of this year’s Irish Open was trampled by a load of Lions today.

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Digby Ioane knee op forces Wallabies rethink on wing

The break-dancer is broken.

Tuesday 21 May, 2013

‘O’Brien is beef and I’m cattle’: Lydiate keen to link up with his Irish equivalent

The Paris-bound flanker even offered to give Sean O’Brien a hand on the farm, if he needs it.

Lions ‘ready to play’ after added pressure of open day

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree noted that the extra eyes scrutinising his pack’s line-out is exactly what the squad needs.

Hogg happy to ‘jump in’ to any position available

The Scotland star is enjoying time at number 10 in training this week. The same can’t be said for his mascot-minding duty.

O’Connell calling for greater effort to unite young Lions

The lock has had no trouble gelling with new captain, Sam Warburton. And he joined his room-mate in demanding improved morale.

Monday 20 May, 2013

Racing will get their money’s worth out of ROG – O’Connell

The Munster, Ireland and Lions lock says Munster will be a strange place without Ronan O’Gara around.

All work, no play and Jonny Wilkinson raises tension as Lions land in Ireland

As Sam Warburton called for a bit more craic in the squad, Warren Gatland cut a frustrated figure discussing a potential 38th man.

Back row blow: Sean O’Brien ruled out of Pro12 final clash with Ulster

Warren Gatland revealed that the openside’s knee is badly bruised, but Brian O’Driscoll is set to return this week.

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Ronaldinho is still absolutely brilliant (at celebrating goals)

Straight off the training ground, Jeff.

Pssst! Just between us, The Lions are in town

Check out the rims that Warren G and the boys brought over.

Kicking king: ‘Life just gets better and better’ for Jonny Wilkinson

The English number 10 says this Heineken Cup victory has in many ways eclipsed his World Cup win.

Sunday 19 May, 2013

Real road trips, Oscar and apology accepted: some of the week’s best sportswriting

Here’s the best the internet had to offer last week, sports fans.

Saturday 18 May, 2013

Reaction: Super-human effort made Toulon unbeatable

Clermont were left to rue a blown 15-6 lead as the work-rate of their Top14 rivals won out.

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As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Toulon, Heineken Cup final

We were live from L’Aviva Stadium as the Top 14′s finest took aim at the European Cup.

Clermont v Toulon: 3 key battles in winning your 1st Heineken Cup

The French rivals are vying to become their country’s third winner of the European Cup.

Legend This post contains videos

Honesty & magic — O’Gara retires having made Irish rugby great

The man born to play number 10 leaves behind a legacy and a legion of memories.

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Ronan O’Gara’s incredible Munster career in 40 brilliant pictures

With his retirement from the game confirmed, we look back at ROG’s unbelievable contribution to his province.

Friday 17 May, 2013

Stick with me, kid: ROG retires to become Sexton’s coach

The Munster out-half has signed a two-year contract as Racing Metro’s assistant coach.

Opinion: Leinster’s European final takes secondary importance to Pro12

Last year’s Pro12 final defeat still casts a shadow over Joe Schmidt’s side.

Schmidt: O’Driscoll presence makes a coach’s job easier

“There’s a little bit of everyone that doesn’t want a good thing to end,” says the Ireland boss in waiting.

Thursday 16 May, 2013

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The Beckham method: 7 steps to the perfect free-kick

Your days of swing and hope are over.

Freshness and faith push Schmidt into selection risks

Brian O’Driscoll was no deemed fit enough, but the Kiwi has opted to hold some other big names in reserve.

Wednesday 15 May, 2013

Rolling in it: Here are the top 10 earners in world sport

There’s no room for Rory… or Henry, or Lar.

Tuesday 14 May, 2013

Shoulder injury forces record-breaker Howlett to retire

The Munster and All Black legend has undergone shoulder surgery and has retired on medical advice.

Cutting it tight: Bowe eager for involvement before Lions Tests

The Ulster wing is grateful for the confidence Warren Gatland has shown in him.

Fade to black: O’Hara calls time on inter-county career

The veteran forward says he was privileged to have played in a Sligo jersey for almost two decades.

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Ouch! Baseball star runs head-first into a wall

Dodger Stadium 1 Bryce Harper 0.

Sunday 12 May, 2013

Texas Forever This post contains videos

11 reasons Friday Night Lights is the best damn show on TV

Or why you’ll miss it when it’s gone.

Saturday 11 May, 2013

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Reaction: Leinster limp on towards double dream

Joe Schmidt’s side joined ulster in the Pro12 final with a hard-fought win over Glasgow.

Here are 4 worrying images for fans of the Lions or Leinster

Leinster have lost two men from Warren Gatland’s squad this evening.

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Dethroned: Champion ‘Quins humbled by Tigers

In France meanwhile, Castres set up a semi-final clash with Clermont with a convincing win over Montpellier.

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Triathlon: Reid into World Series top 10 after strong finish in Japan

Meanwhile, Bryan Keane ended up well short of Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee in the men’s race.

Pro12: Battle-scarred Best calls for Ulster improvement

Ulster took their foot off the pedal after 50 minutes last night.

Friday 10 May, 2013

Spence honoured as Trimble awarded Player of the Year in Ulster

‘Although he is no longer here in person, his spirit continues to inspire and motivate each and every member of the squad.’

22 signs you’re a sports fan from Cavan

There could have been more. But there’s no point in being TOO generous now, is there?

As it happened: Ulster v Llanelli Scarlets, Pro12 semi-final

We went minute-by-minute as the league leaders chased their last chance of silverware.

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It’s Friday, so check out these cool hurling trick-shots

They love their ‘shtick-ball’ in Down these days.

Derval O’Rourke’s training camp will make you insanely jealous

It definitely beats a run down the ‘Dyke.

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