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Belgium’s Thierry Neuville (Hyundai i20 WRC) edged out champion, Sebastien Ogier (Ford Fiesta WRC), on the final stage to win round seven of the World Rally Championship, Rally Italia Sardegna, by just seven-tenths of a second.

Italian examination next on the cards for Breen

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Italian examination next on the cards for Breen
Evans can spoil Irish party in Clonakilty

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Evans can spoil Irish party in Clonakilty

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There is no real explanation why the Carlton Hotel Circuit of Kerry is one of the most hotly contested events in Irish rallying. On four occasions in recent times the rally has ended in a tie-break situation and three have involved current leader of the Dunlop National Rally Championship, Niall Maguire.

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Breen’s flying start to SWRC title quest

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