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Henry's side faces Test of nerve
06.06.2008 23:31
ireland.com
New Zealand v Ireland: NEW ZEALAND rugby is at a low, nervous ebb. A mass exodus of frontline players in the wake of their World Cup failure and the departure of Robbie Deans to Australia on foot of Warren Gatland leading Wales to a Grand Slam, coupled with mixed feelings about the continuation of the Grahan Henry regime, has led to unusual apprehension and hurried preparations ahead of for their first Test since the World Cup.
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WELLINGTON DIARY
06.06.2008 23:31
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Tipp crew rally for hurlers: TOMORROW'S Munster hurling semi-final is a regular source of debate among the Irish party, with the Tipperary contingent of Alan Quinlan, Denis Leamy and IRFU fitness director Dr Liam Hennessy keen to convey support for their county and hopeful of finding television coverage somewhere on arrival in Melbourne on Sunday evening.
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Meath's loss could be Dublin's too
06.06.2008 23:31
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Dublin v Louth: Paul Caffrey's team are likely to suffer as a result of Wexford's heroics last week, writes Tom Humphries.
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Waterford work on successor
06.06.2008 23:30
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WATERFORD OFFICIALS will be working over the weekend to come up with a successor to Justin McCarthy as senior hurling manager.
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Formidable Dublin to get campaign up and running
06.06.2008 23:30
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Dublin v Louth: DUBLIN'S FIRST outing in pursuit of a fourth successive Leinster title, a feat not achieved in 13 years, brings them up against Eamonn McEneaney's team and they will be expected to win.
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Westmeath have the class to make sure of progress
06.06.2008 23:30
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Offaly v Westmeath: THE MOST noticeable aspect of Laois's first-half dismantling of Wicklow last Saturday was the pace of their attack.
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For Cork to win half backs need to take control
06.06.2008 23:30
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Analysis: WHOEVER WINS this will be a contender and pretty certain to be in an All-Ireland final and the main obstacle to Kilkenny's three-in-a-row.
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Sheedy's men primed for acid test
06.06.2008 23:30
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CORK V TIPPERARY: Keith Duggan says despite their league success, Tipperary are fully aware of the massive task facing them in Páirc Uí Chaoimh tomorrow.
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Tyrone have the trump cards
06.06.2008 23:30
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Tyrone v Down: RECENT MEETINGS between these two sides have been heavily dominated by Tyrone. There is little to suggest a change in that trend tomorrow.
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O'Sullivan can do damage if Cork midfield prospers
06.06.2008 23:30
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Cork v Tipperary: THIS IS certainly a departure from the recent scripts of this fixture. For the past decade - and including last year's sensational victory - Cork have been the ones with the settled team and the form.
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Murphy in excellent shape for short haul
06.06.2008 23:30
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GARY MURPHY admits his mind wanders to "stupid stuff" on the golf course but he will have to concentrate for just 36 more holes to claim a first European Tour title in the Austria Open in Vienna.
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Bradley is clubhouse leader with Dufner
06.06.2008 23:30
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GOLF DIGEST: American Michael Bradley, playing on the 2008 PGA Tour with a medical exemption, fired a two-under-par 68 to hold a share of the clubhouse lead in the St Jude Championship second round in Memphis, Tennessee yesterday.
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Look Here causes upset
06.06.2008 23:30
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EPSOM REPORT: JOHNNY MURTAGH warmed up for the Derby contender King Of Rome with a wonderful tactical ride on Soldier Of Fortune to win yesterday's Coronation Cup but Look Here's 33 to 1 Oaks victory underlined how numerical strength is no guarantee of Classic success around Epsom.
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Zarkava has that Classic quality
06.06.2008 23:29
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THERE IS Classic quality throughout the racing world this weekend from Epsom to Big Brown's attempt at triple crown glory in tonight's Belmont Stakes in New York but right at the top of the quality list is likely to be Zarkava in tomorrow's French Oaks at Chantilly.
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Quiet man who let his horses do the talking
06.06.2008 23:29
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THE KING OF EPSOM: Brian O'Connor profiles former trainer Vincent O'Brien who has six Epsom Derby wins to his credit and is a guest of honour at the great race today.
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