Tadhg Peavoy

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  • Can Leinster reach the Champions Cup last four?

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    Four English, three French and one Irish team in the quarters of the Champions Cup. Four great ties down for decision. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/champions-cup/2015/0125/675490-leinster-quarter-final/ TP

  • Conor McGregor

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    How impressive was that? http://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2015/0119/673663-ufc/ TP

  • Mindfulness and sport

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    If you’re into mindfulness, Buddhism, sports psychology, high performance training or any similar aspects of sport and life, then former Ireland sprinter David Gillick’s latest column is one for you. Read it here: http://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2014/1216/667215-dealing-with-nerves-and-becoming-a-mentally-strong/ TP

  • Munster and Ulster face do or die European battles

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    Leinster and Connacht put the Irish provinces 2-0 for the weekend’s European rugby action on Saturday. Munster and Ulster go into battle with Clermont and Scarlets today looking to keep that winning record intact. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/champions-cup/2014/1214/666745-do-or-die-for-munster-and-ulster/ TP

  • European rugby – round four

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    #Leinster and #Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in @EPCRugby action this weekend: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2014/1213/666632-big-european-tests-for-leinster-and-connacht/ TP

  • Johnny Sexton and Les Kiss

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    This week, in the aftermath of Ireland’s three-out-of-three November Test series, I spoke to both outhalf Johnny Sexton and assistant coach Les Kiss. Sexton: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2014/1124/662156-sexton-looks-back-on-the-year-that-was-for-ireland/ Kiss: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2014/1126/662810-kiss-hard-work-on-the-horizon-in-order-to-succeed/#idc-container TP

  • Pro12 is back

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    After a few weeks off for the international window, the Pro12 returns this weekend. Ulster, Connacht and Munster are all in action this Friday. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/pro12/2014/1121/661578-munster-connacht-and-ulster-all-in-friday-action/ TP

  • Rugby tips for the weekend

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    This weekend’s international Tests look a lot more clear cut. I’d say we’re looking at South Africa > Italy Scotland > Tonga Ireland > Australia New Zealand > Wales England > Samoa France v Argentina Ireland-Australia definitely looks the hardest to call, while NZ will surely be far better than they were last week against…

  • Fear and loathing in track and field

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    Nerves, anxiety, fear, loathing, semi-finals, finals, medals, relief, the future. David Gillick covers all that in his latest RTÉ column detailing his first steps into international track and field. Read it. http://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2014/1119/660797-column-debuting-on-the-international-stage/ TP

  • What Ireland team should face Australia?

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    Joe Schmidt names his team to face Australia tomorrow. Will he go for the same 23, or make slight changes? Perhaps one or two are likely. How do you all feel about the potential of the 23 below? Ireland 15 Kearney 14 Bowe 13 D’Arcy 12 Henshaw 11 Zebo 10 Sexton 9 Murray 1 McGrath…