Irish rugby legend Tom Kiernan dies at 83
Irish rugby legend Tom Kiernan, who also coached Ireland to the Five Nations title and Triple Crown, has died aged 83, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Thursday.
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Winter Olympics: Eve Muirhead backs Scottish curlers to win three medals in Beijing, with Edinburgh's Bruce Mouat collecting two of them
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Euan Henderson extends his Hearts contract before returning on loan to Alloa
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