Person: Rees

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sport

Hockey: Clubs must reap the benefits of winter break

With the winter break just a couple of weeks away, new research from chartered physiotherapist Huw Rees says this is a key phase for Irish hockey clubs to manage after a spate of injuries last spring.

news

Evening Round-up: Brexit chaos deepens; Douglas traders call for help; Roy Keane targets Fergie again

So that’s nearly Thursday wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

business

Jacob Rees-Mogg firm’s bet on Greek bank turns sour

As Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg struggles to garner enough support to oust UK prime minister Theresa May, one of his investment firm’s wagers is also looking questionable. Somerset Capital Management, which the MP founded, massively increased its long position in Alpha Bank this year.

rugby

Johann Van Graan anger as Reds self-destruct

world

Man accused of Finsbury Park attack tells court vanished driver was like a magician

world

Finsbury Park terror attack accused 'hoped to kill Jeremy Corbyn'

Attack suspect ’became obsessed with Muslims after watching Rochdale drama’

The man accused of carrying out the Finsbury Park terror attack was a "ticking time-bomb" who became obsessed with Muslims after watching a drama based on the Rochdale grooming scandal, a court heard.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018

Alleged victim of Rolf Harris 'speaking out for vindication and justice'

One of Rolf Harris's alleged victims said she is speaking out for "vindication and justice" as the entertainer sat in court for the first day since his trial began.

Mon, 22 May, 2017

Book review: The Holocaust

What possessed seemingly cultured men to implement a policy of barbarism against the Jews of Europe? Laurence Rees seeks the answer in what JP O’Malley considers to be a magisterial undertaking of research.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Munster self-belief again evident after late win over Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 13 - Munster 23: This was Munster at their resolute best as they hit Cardiff Blues with a late sucker punch in the Welsh capital.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Connacht stun the Blues

Guinness PRO12

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

German economy powers on

The German economy expanded at its fastest pace in five years in 2016 and the momentum is expected to continue this year as rising private and state spending help Germany cement its position as the locomotive of the eurozone.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Murders accused 'had sex with gay men after knocking them out with drugs'

A sex fiend drugged and murdered four young men he met on gay networking sites such as Grindr, a court in England has heard.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016

Big boys Rory McIlroy and Jason Day to star as Shane Lowry seeks to prove worth

This week, the final major of the year, the PGA Championship returns to one of America’s most famous venues, the Lower Course at Baltusrol.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

Researchers claim new blood test for bovine tuberculosis developed

A new blood test to detect Mycobacteria in blood has been developed by a team at the University of Nottingham led by Dr Cath Rees, an expert in microbiology in the School of Biosciences, and Dr Ben Swift from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2016

Deadly Cardiff Blues open up Munster

Munster’s charge towards the top four of the Pro12 hit a speed bump as they slipped to a 37-28 defeat at Cardiff Blues.

Sun, 20 Mar, 2016

Cardiff’s late charge proves too much for Ulster

Cardiff Blues 23 Ulster 13: Cardiff scored two late tries to beat Ulster 23-13 at the Arms Park in the Guinness Pro12.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Mike Ross and Cian Healy return as Leinster edge past Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 14: Mike Ross and Cian Healy have been back to make a seamless return for Ireland if they are recalled for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against England.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Donncha O’Callaghan sees red as Leicester Tigers sharpen up

Worcester Warriors 20 Leicester Tigers 29: There was a nice moment about an hour before kick-off at Sixways Stadium on Saturday when Donncha O’Callaghan and Geordan Murphy found themselves in the same part of the pitch as the sides limbered up for this Premiership clash.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Even in victory, Anthony Foley demands improvement

Munster 35 Cardiff Blues 27: Five tries, five match points and their place at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table was the prize for Munster at Musgrave Park on Saturday, but the most avid home fan would admit that Cardiff were unlucky not to even take home a losing bonus point.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Bright new dawn for warrior Donncha O'Callaghan

Worcester 13 Northampton 12: It wasn’t just a new dawn for English rugby that kicked off at Sixways last night, just six days removed from the World Cup hosts’ disastrous exit. 

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

Connacht edge Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons 25 Connacht 30: Connacht maintain sixth place in the Pro12 after seeing off 14-man Dragons at Rodney Parade yesterday.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

Mighty Munster dispatch Blues at Musgrave Park

As expected, Munster proved too strong for Cardiff Blues as they sealed another Guinness Pro 12 victory at Musgrave Park tonight and maintained their third place in the table.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Prydieignites Dragons

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Government 'very seriously' considering court case against Britain

The Government is “very seriously” considering demands to reopen a landmark case against Britain over the alleged use of torture in the North during the Troubles.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Another great escape for Munster

Cardiff Blues 24 Munster 28

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Connacht left so frustrated by Blues

Connacht 24 Cardiff 24

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Tuohy leads charge for unbeaten Ulster

Cardiff Blues 9 Ulster 26

Sat, 20 Sep, 2014

May decline in German imports and exports ‘much more than expected’

German exports and imports dropped much more than expected in May, coming on the heels of other soft indicators that have signalled Europe’s largest economy is losing momentum.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

Edwards backs Wales to come back strong

South Africa 38 Wales 16

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

No fond farewell for departing trio as Connacht slip up

Connacht 15 Cardiff 22

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Muldoon leads Connacht charge towards top six

Dragons 8 Connacht 24

Mon, 24 Mar, 2014

Protein could lead to prostate cancer vaccine

Scientists have uncovered a protein which could trigger the body’s immune system in fighting prostate cancer tumours — raising hopes of a new vaccine to help combat the deadly disease.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2013

Gopperth’s lucky 13 ends Dragons run

Newport Gwent Dragons 19 Leinster 23

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Coach's calls correct as Leinster front-up

Ospreys 9 Leinster 19

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Scarlets win all but ends Munster’s playoff hopes

RABODIRECT PRO12: Scarlets 29 Glasgow 6

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

How the ‘Big Six’ still stay super

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Sun, 03 Mar, 2013

Reds too good for Edinburgh again

Munster 30 Edinburgh 3

Sun, 10 Feb, 2013

Laws are there to be pushed: Best exonerates Rees in 'ballgate' win

Rory Best today exonerated Matthew Rees of blame for Wales’ ’ballgate’ victory against Ireland in the 2011 RBS 6 Nations by claiming the rules are only a “loose guide” to be followed.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2013

Rees would accept another helping hand

Matthew Rees admits Wales will accept another ball boy scandal to beat Ireland.

Tue, 29 Jan, 2013

Rees: Ireland clash will shape our campaign

Former Wales captain Matthew Rees has played in some big Test matches against Ireland — and this season’s RBS 6 Nations opener is high on the scale.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

Rees underlines magnitude of Ireland match

Former Wales captain Matthew Rees has played in some big Test matches against Ireland – and this season’s RBS 6 Nations opener is high on the scale.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2013

Racing remain in the hunt

Edinburgh 3 Racing Metro 15

Sat, 15 Dec, 2012

Elwood pins hopes on heavyweights

Connacht 23 Edinburgh 24

Mon, 03 Dec, 2012

Gatland rings the changes for All Blacks clash

Warren Gatland has made five changes to the Wales team for Saturday’s Millennium Stadium clash against world champions New Zealand.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Schmidt fumes as Blues fail to kick on

Ospreys 19 Leinster 10

Mon, 05 Nov, 2012

Connacht have no answer to Ospreys

Ospreys 26 Connacht 9

Mon, 29 Oct, 2012

Dominant Saracens keep Edinburgh scoreless

Edinburgh 0 Saracens 45

Sat, 13 Oct, 2012

Macken brace key for Leinster

Leinster 22 Edinburgh 16

Sat, 22 Sep, 2012

Connacht’s Elwood feels the frustration

Connacht 11 Scarlets 24

Mon, 17 Sep, 2012

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