Tadhg Peavoy

Category: Sport

  • Pro12 previews

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    I reckon it could be three wins from four for the Irish provinces this weekend. Check out some thoughts here: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/pro12/2014/1031/656056-leinster-and-connacht-under-friday-night-lights/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/pro12/2014/1031/656123-munster-and-ulster-face-welsh-opposition/ TP

  • Understanding the mind in order to thrive in sport

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    Michael Gervais is one of the world’s top sports psychologists, having worked with stars of the NFL, NBA, MLB and the UFC. I spoke to him about what it takes to become great. http://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2014/1028/655405-understanding-the-mind-to-thrive-in-sport/ TP

  • Life for Pendred after going 2&0 in the UFC

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    I spoke to UFC fighter and Dubliner, Cathal Pendred, this week, about his 2-0 record in the UFC, what made him this good a martial artist, and a whole host of other stuff. Read the chat here. http://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2014/1021/653924-life-for-pendred-after-going-20-in-the-ufc/ TP

  • Leinster and Connacht prepare for Friday battle

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    Leinster and Connacht are the two Irish provinces in Pro12 action this evening. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/pro12/2014/0926/648165-at-a-glance-guinness-pro12-round-four/ TP

  • Sexton to return to Leinster?

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    It has been reported this morning that Jonny Sexton is to ply his trade at Leinster Rugby from 2015: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2014/0825/639186-report-sexton-to-sign-four-year-leinster-deal/  TP

  • Gillick column

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    Team Ireland 400m sprinter David Gillick on why he’s calling it a day on the track. http://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2014/0708/629289-column-time-to-call-it-a-day-on-the-track/ TP

  • Cahill and Gillick blogs

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    Have just finished editing two fantastic columns, one from RTÉ’s Hugh Cahill on Katie Taylor’s place in Irish sport, and the other from Team Ireland sprinter David Gillick on returning to Gaelic football following 12 years away. They’re both well worth a read: TP

  • Connacht main man Pat Lam

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    I spoke to Connacht Rugby head coach Pat Lam this week about the season just gone and the future ahead:  http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0521/618711-lam-frustrated-but-happy-with-connachts-progress/ TP

  • Cathal Pendred

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    I spoke to MMA fighter, and UFC hopeful, Cathal Pendred about what it takes to be a success in mixed martial arts: http://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2014/0514/617193-cathal-pendred-discusses-climbing-the-mma-ladder/ TP

  • Glasgow versus Munster

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    Can Munster pip Glasgow in the Pro12 semis? I think so. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0516/617758-preview-munster-to-pip-glasgow-in-semi-final/ TP