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Nikita Hand wins civil rape case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor

The total amount of damages awarded to Nikita Hand by the jury was 248,603.60 euro.

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor raped woman in hotel in 2018, civil court jury finds – as he’s told to pay over £200k damages

UFC fighter left victim ‘suffering serious physical and psychological injuries’, jury told – but he says he will appeal

The Independent UK

New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points

Sam Prendergast will start for the first time while Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu make debuts.

The Independent UK

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Captain Caelan Doris feels Ireland are fired up by fighting talk from Fiji

The Pacific Islanders are eyeing an upset at the Aviva Stadium.

The Independent UK

Jury in civil case against Conor McGregor continues deliberations

Mr McGregor is facing an accusation that he ‘brutally raped and battered’ Nikita Hand at a hotel in south Dublin in December 2018.

Evening Standard

Jacob Stockdale challenged to prove Test class on Ireland return

The wing is one of a host of new or recalled faces against Fiji on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Jury in civil case against Conor McGregor to continue High Court deliberations

Mr McGregor is facing an accusation in the civil action that he ‘brutally raped and battered’ Nikita Hand at a hotel in south Dublin in December 2018.

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Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

Head coach Andy Farrell has made seven personnel changes to his starting XV.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’

Tanaiste Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin both condemned the proposal to examine the broadcaster’s objectivity.

Evening Standard

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong set to be fit for Fiji clash but Ryan Baird ruled out

Forward Baird is missing after sustaining a head injury against Argentina.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell happy with ‘ugly’ win as Ireland hold on to beat spirited Argentina

Ireland bounced back from their loss to New Zealand with a 22-19 win in Dublin.

The Independent UK

Evan Ferguson vows to battle through negativity with Republic of Ireland

The 20-year-old’s fourth senior international goal claimed the points against Finland.

The Independent UK

All evidence in Conor McGregor rape case put before jury

Mr McGregor is facing an accusation in the civil action that he ‘brutally raped and battered’ Nikita Hand at a hotel in south Dublin in December 2018.

Evening Standard

Caoimhin Kelleher wants another Wembley win when Ireland face England

The 25-year-old has two Carabao Cup winners’ medals to his name with Liverpool.

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Evening Standard

Friend denies he is the ‘fall guy’ for Conor McGregor in rape case

Mr McGregor told the court on Thursday that he had not ‘colluded’ with James Lawrence following claims made by Nikita Hand.

The Independent UK

Ireland v Argentina talking points as Andy Farrell’s side look to make amends

Ireland were knocked off the top of the rankings following their loss to New Zealand last week.

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor says he was ‘petrified’ during police interviews about alleged rape

The woman is also suing another man, James Lawrence, for sexual assault on December 9 2018

Evening Standard

Conor McGregor: I answered 'no comment' during police interview over rape because I was petrified

The Irish MMA fighter is accused of sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in 2018.

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Caelan Doris urges Ireland to relish ‘pressure’ against Argentina

The number eight admits the starting XV have “pressure to perform” after 14 of the players who began the 23-13 loss to the All Blacks were retained.

The Independent UK

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell

Head coach Farrell has kept faith with 14 of the 15 players who started the underwhelming 23-13 loss.

Evening Standard

Conor McGregor claims woman who alleges he raped her is ‘full of lies’

Conor McGregor gave evidence to the High Court.

Evening Standard

Work colleague ‘surprised’ to learn Conor McGregor rape accuser was assaulted

Mr McGregor is facing an accusation in the civil action that he ‘brutally raped and battered’ Nikita Hand.

Evening Standard

Conor McGregor rape accuser ‘suffered serious injuries’, court told

Nikita Hand is claiming civil damages against mixed martial arts fighter McGregor and another man.

Evening Standard

Simon Harris calls Michael O’Leary’s teacher comments ‘crass and ill informed’

The Ryanair boss had said he would not hire teachers to get things done, at a Fine Gael event at the weekend.

Evening Standard

Michael O’Leary doubles down: ‘Teachers not the best people to deliver change’

The Ryanair boss also said that Media Minister Catherine Martin would be ‘far better off back in the classroom’.

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