Safety first for Axel as JJ Hanrahan drops to Munster bench
A must-win encounter with Saracens awaits
12 years ago
Patrick McCarry
Pat McCarry has been working in journalism since 2003 and, before coming to JOE, has written for outlets such as The Guardian, Sunday Tribune, Press Association, Irish Independent, The42 and more. He has been covering sport extensively since 2009, with particular focus on rugby, football and golf.
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Eoin Cadogan’s farm-training regime is sweeping the world
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Leicester Tigers brilliantly troll Wasps after their move to Coventry
We bet Geordan Murphy was the mastermind
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Munster’s worst fears confirmed as Conor Murray is ruled out of Saracens match
The scrum-half injured his neck against Zebre last weekend
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Transfer gossip: Liverpool hunt Higuain as Origi packs bags for Anfield
Goal-getters are the order of the day
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‘Unresponsive for 24 hours’ , Muhammad Ali is rushed to hospital
Reports from the United States this morning, however, have been positive
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Video: BOD and Rory McIlroy lay down the skills gauntlet to Henry Shefflin
Ronan O’Gara would be proud
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Dublin’s Eoin Morgan claims first One-Day century as English captain
The former Ireland batsman salutes the crowd
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Analysis: CJ Stander versus Billy Vunipola promises to be weekend’s heavyweight clash
The South African (pictured here with Andy Lee) has been immense this season
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Rory McIlroy serves up cocktails as Brian O’Driscoll enjoys retirement in Abu Dhabi
The former rugby legend carded a decent birdie during his Pro-Am round
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‘I’m like Benjamin Button… The wolverine blood kicked in’ – Jamie Heaslip fit for Castres
The captain bends but rarely breaks
12 years ago
Good to hear someone inside Manchester United is backing Luke Shaw
The 19-year-old has only finished five games this season
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Clermont and Toulon names dominate French Six Nations squad
Bayonne’s Scott Spedding – Clermont bound next season – is included
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Manchester United sack scout after series of racist Facebook posts
Torben Aakjaer had worked four years with the club
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Irish tennis star fails in Australian Open qualification bid
The Irishman was two wins away from a spot at the Grand Slam event
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Video: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba must be a Breaking Bad fan
The legend grows
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Transfer gossip: Manchester United to rocket season’s spending past £200m
If you’ve got it flaunt/waste it
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Leinster choose not to appeal Jack McGrath’s three-week ban
The prop must take his punishment, the province decides
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GIF: Andrew Wiggins lands NBA’s craziest no-look basket in 16 years
Show-boating distilled to an art-form
12 years ago
Jared Payne got Ulster’s players hopelessly lost in Venice at the weekend
The New Zealander’s map-reading skills need polishing
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Bills welcome Rex Ryan to Buffalo by throwing pizza party and buying him beers
Now THAT is a welcoming committee
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Remember Germany’s disastrous World Cup free-kick? Well it worked… in training
SportsJOE used to be great in training too…
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You can now add ‘horribly mangled finger’ to the lengthy list of Bakkies Botha injuries
Not a bother to the big man
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Luke Marshall facing extended spell on sidelines after fifth concussion in two years
Ulster say the centre received his latest knock in training
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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo urges Real Madrid boo brigade to go easy on ‘Gaz’ Bale
Ronnie is putting out fires all over the place
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Reports of Declan Kidney coaching comeback at London Irish quashed
That was exciting, for all of two hours
12 years ago
What next for Stephanie Roche after her Puskás Award rollercoaster?
A better wage, for starters
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We’ve cleared our diary for the Donal Óg Cusack documentary after seeing this brilliant promo
‘I think I’m proof that nobody chooses to be gay’
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Rory McIlroy reveals unique motivational trick behind his four Major wins
Winning money and shiny trophies also helps
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Leicester City defender reminds planet he once played with Cristiano Ronaldo
We would do the exact same thing, if we could
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Vine: We’re not sure if Kevin Garnett got NBA’s ‘no head-butting’ memo
The former Celtics forward and ‘Superman’ have previous
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Video: Stephanie Roche’s Puskás goal is harder to score than you think
It took us 88 squillion attempts to find the net
12 years ago
Dive, yellow, goal, assist – We were just a bite short of Luis Suarez bingo tonight
The Uruguayan is settling into life nicely at Barcelona
12 years ago
Louis van Gaal hit the roof when his Manchester United record was compared to David Moyes
The Dutchman was not in the mood
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Video: Sergio Parisse pretty much played the perfect match for Stade Francais
The Italian forward is in superb form this season
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Vine: Southampton sub Dusan Tadic forgets jersey and shin-guards, still scores
‘Told you I didn’t need a jersey!’
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Jared Payne makes successful return as Ulster cling on for dear life
Rory Best attempts to rally his teammates
12 years ago
Liverpool fans lament missing out on Alexis Sanchez after latest matchwinning performance
Take a seat on the Twitter couch
12 years ago
Ladies, Bobby George says you can now practice darts in the kitchen
A few darts short of 180, this lad
12 years ago
Video: Scary footage from inside Leinster plane during ‘near death’ experience
This picture was taken by Dave Kearney before take-off
12 years ago
Video: Preston Ross believed he could fly at the Mardyke Arena
The UCD Marian forward threw down some serious buckets
12 years ago
Conor Murray taken off, injured during bonus point Munster win
The scrum-half scored a try against Zebre
12 years ago
These Star Wars themed jerseys are causing an internet storm
The Force is strong with Sheasey and Keano
12 years ago
Vine: Cardiff flanker sees red for clothesline on Rob Kearney
Jarrad Hoeata (pictured left) sent off for high tackle on Leinster captain
12 years ago
Will David De Gea sign a new deal? ‘No problem’ says Louis van Gaal
The Spanish goalkeeper has excelled for the Red Devils
12 years ago
Johnny Sexton gave Brian O’Driscoll a great interview on concussion last night
The former Leinster and Ireland teammates spoke on Off The Ball
12 years ago
Vine: Liverpool scouts flock to new Late Late set after Nicky Byrne’s goalkeeping heroics
Pack your kitbag Mignolet
12 years ago
Irish provinces need marquee foreign players to compete with the French – here’s who we think they should sign
The best Southern Hemisphere talent is funnelling into France. It is time for a change
12 years ago
Ronan O’Gara admires JJ Hanrahan’s balls and doesn’t care who knows it
Looks like one ball to us
12 years ago
VIDEO: Kiwi flanker’s neck accordions after ill-judged tackle
Locate the smelling salts
12 years ago