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From The Thrilla To the Chiller-Smoking Joe Frazier RIP
The final bell has tolled for the first of a trio of the greatest heavyweights in the greatest era that heavyweight boxing has seen with the passing of Joe Frazier. Frazier. Muhammed Ali & George Foreman created the superfight between them in the early 70′s as...
by Bob McKenzie at November 8th, 2011 at 08:11 am
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Shels See Bit O’ Red As Sligo Rovers Retain Ford FAI Cup In Penalty Shoot Out Thriller
In thier third FAI Ford Cup final appearance in a row, Sligo Rovers have retained the FAI Cup with once again a dramatic penalty shootout, the match wasnt without its controversy as referee Richie Winter wrongly dismissed Barry Clancy for diving towards the end of the first...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 6th, 2011 at 06:11 pm
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Clash Of The Titans Sees Sexton’s Seven Seize Control For Leinster
Ireland’s two World Cup outhalves dominated proceedings in front of 48,000 hardy souls at landsdowne Road as Jonny Sexton’s boot just edged out Ronan O’Gra’s efforts to guide Leinster to a tight 24-19 victory over defending champions Munster in the...
by Bob McKenzie at November 5th, 2011 at 07:11 am
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Almost A Losing Game- But It’s Back To Black
Despite finishing the tournament with a third choice Scrum Half & a fourth choice Out Half New Zealand clung on to defeat a spirited second half charge from a French side who finally brought their A game into a memorable final. When the two sides met earlier in the tournament...
by Bob McKenzie at October 23rd, 2011 at 11:10 am
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Auckland Awesomeness Clinches A Black and Blue Final
New Zealand will face France in the final of the Rugby World Cup after beating archrival Australia 20-6 in a semifinal this morning, drawing a giant step closer to ending a 24-year quest for its second world title. The All Blacks relieved the anxiety of a nation starved...
by Daniel Pitcher at October 16th, 2011 at 11:10 am
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Cockerels Crow As Dragons Slain In Red Card Controversy
A straight red card in the 18th minute was the pivotal moment in the opening semi final as Irish/french referee Alain Rolland sent off Wales skipper Sam Warburton after what he thought was an O’Driscollesque spear tackle. For many the decision was harsh given it came...
by Bob McKenzie at October 15th, 2011 at 11:10 am
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There Is No Tallin What Will Happen In Play-Off
Giovanni Trapattoni and the Republic of Ireland at 12 this afternoon learned who they will face in the all important play-off to reach next years European Championship. The boys in green will face Estonia with the second leg at home in the Aviva Stadium on November 15th. All...
by Daniel Pitcher at October 13th, 2011 at 04:10 pm
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Job Dunne for Trap
Republic of Ireland 2 – 1 Armenia Republic of Ireland secured a European Championship qualifying play-off spot after a 2-1 victory over Armenia at the Aviva Stadium to finish second in Group B. Armenia goalkeeper Roman Berezovsky was sent off for handling outside...
by Daniel Pitcher at October 11th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
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Cox Starts Upfront Ahead of Long for Armenia Showdown
When the FAI yesterday ruled Robbie Keane out of tomorrow evenings crucial Euro 2012 qualifier with Armenia due to injury, you would have put your mortgage on Shane Long partnering Kevin Doyle upfront, but journalists and the general public were left confused today when...
by Daniel Pitcher at October 10th, 2011 at 07:10 pm
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Irish Dreams In Ashes As Dragons Burn Brightly
Wales 22 – 10 Ireland After heroic displays against Australia and Italy in the pool stages, many were brave to say that the Irish jinx in the world cup was gone and the monkey was finally off the Irish backs, but its same old, same old as Ireland produced a horror...
by Daniel Pitcher at October 8th, 2011 at 08:10 am