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Japan shock Ireland in the Rugby World Cup

Japan shock Ireland in the Rugby World Cup

The Cherry Blossoms look set to reach their first knockout stage ever, with a shock win over favourites, Ireland
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Preview: Rugby World Cup 2019

Preview: Rugby World Cup 2019

Iwan Hopkins provides a preview to the most highly anticipated event of this year’s sporting calendar
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Six Nations: Round 5 Preview

Six Nations: Round 5 Preview

Arun Vaid previews the final round of the Six Nations which outlines the final matches and potential outcomes at the end of this Championship
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Six Nations round-up: England triumph over Ireland

Six Nations round-up: England triumph over Ireland

Wales, England, and Scotland all tasted victory on the opening weekend
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Review: ‘Repeal the 8th’

Review: ‘Repeal the 8th’

The Manchester Literature Festival hosted a discussion on the historic repeal of the Eight Amendment that happened in May last year.
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The Resurgence of the Northern Hemisphere?

With Ireland’s excellent win over New Zealand, will the autumn internationals signal a turning in the tide of international rugby?
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Are FIFA right to ban the Home Nations from wearing the Poppy?

FIFA have banned England and Scotland from wearing the poppy in a 2018 World Cup Qualifier this Armistice Day, but both teams are planning to ignore it
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Get Involved: University of Manchester Gaelic Athletic Club

Here’s your chance to hear more about the Irish tradition of Gaelic football, and how you can get involved with it at university
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Six Nations so far: National rivalry overshadows a lack of quality

As we head into the final 2 weeks of the 6 nations, Toby Webb reflects on the tournament so far.
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The Story So Far: Six Nations

With the opening rounds of the Six Nations done and dusted, the teams have an opportunity to rest, regroup, and set eyes to the task ahead
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Historical hangovers threaten Northern Ireland’s peace

Northern Ireland’s power sharing agreement has been rocked by allegations of paramilitary activity following the murders of two ex-IRA men
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Celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney

Elizabeth Mitchell pays tribute to the great Irish poet
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Interview: The Script

Ireland, The Voice and why The Script owe their fame to The Potato Famine.
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