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Bernard Brogan was kept scoreless in the drawn game

Brennan backs Dubs Flynn and Brogan to perform

Former Dublin footballer Ger Brennan has given under-fire Dublin forwards Paul Flynn and Bernard Brogan a vote of confidence ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland final replay at Croke Park.

GAA • 27 Sep 16

Mayo manager not worried about Dublin improvements

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford is focusing on how his side can improve ahead of their All-Ireland final replay, rather than any potential improvements on the part of their metropolitan rivals.

GAA • 28 Sep 16

Mayo scored 0-15 against Dublin in the drawn game - they may need to top that at the weekend

Dolan: More question marks surround Mayo attack

Sunday Game analyst Dessie Dolan has his doubts about whether the Mayo attack can combine in a telling way to outgun what he expects will be an improved showing at the other end from Dublin in Saturday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay.

GAA • 28 Sep 16

Dublin and Mayo are ready to go head-to-head again in Saturday's replay

Analysis: What's to learn from the drawn game

RTÉ Sport has pored over the videos of the drawn All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Mayo and we've mined some nuggets which both teams will be working on to try to gain an edge in Saturday's replay.

GAA • 27 Sep 16

Stephen Rochford leads Mayo into the replay at 5pm on Saturday

The Rochford Files: Mayo's impressive leader

It seems anyone that comes into contact with Stephen Rochford walks away impressed, writes Peter Sweeney.

GAA • 27 Sep 16

A tearful Billy Finn (centre) addresses the Gothenburg men's football team at the end of his last game before moving to the US

GAAGO brings home a little closer for Irish abroad

There’ll be more than 82,000 people at Croke Park on Saturday for the All-Ireland football final replay between Dublin and Mayo, but GAAGO will play a crucial role in allowing those around the globe to watch the match.

GAA • 29 Sep 16

Bernard Brogan was held scoreless in the drawn final

Column: Gavin faces call over Brogan selection

Dublin manager Jim Gavin faces a new type of selection issue for Saturday's All-Ireland Football final replay after a lethargic performance from star forward Bernard Brogan in the first clash with Mayo

GAA • 26 Sep 16

Cillian O'Connor has been top scorer in each of the last three full SFC seasons

Cillian O'Connor leads Mayo by example

RTÉ Sport's Peter Sweeney profiles the man Mayo have to thank for this evening's All-Ireland SFC final replay against Dublin - Cillian O'Connor.

GAA • 01 Oct 16

It's been decided that Philly McMahon has got a date with Sam Maguire after the replay

Sam Maguire set for Dublin date after replay?

It seems that Irish Life have decided that Dublin will win next Saturday's All-Ireland SFC final replay against Mayo.

GAA • 24 Sep 16

Paddy Andrews of Dublin loses his footing while trying to collect a ball during the drawn All-Ireland final

McKenna: Playing surface in Croke Park just fine

Croke Park’s Stadium Director has dismissed suggestions that the pitch at GAA Headquarters becomes virtually unplayable after a shower of rain, insisting it performs equally well in all conditions.

GAA • 25 Sep 16

Mayo and Dublin drew in the drizzle last Sunday

Dublin v Mayo replay live on RTÉ2

RTÉ has confirmed coverage details for the All-Ireland SFC final replay between Dublin and Mayo on Saturday week.

GAA • 26 Sep 16

Rochford sweating on Dillon fitness for replay

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford is sweating on the fitness of forward Alan Dillon for Saturday week's All-Ireland final replay with Dublin.

GAA • 21 Sep 16

Maurice Deegan was on duty as a sideline official for the drawn game

Maurice Deegan to ref Dublin v Mayo replay

Laois referee Maurice Deegan has been appointed to take of charge of the All-Ireland football final replay between Dublin and Mayo.

GAA • 20 Sep 16

No starting Dublin forward scored from play in the first half

Moran reckons Gavin will stick with same Dublin 15

Despite Jim Gavin admitting that Dublin’s performance against Mayo was not good enough, former captain Collie Moran expects the manager to stick with the same starting 15 for the replay.

GAA • 20 Sep 16

Very little went Brogan's way during the final

Brogan and Flynn calls are Gavin's 'biggest test'

The All-Ireland final futures of Bernard Brogan and Paul Flynn are the "biggest test" facing Dublin manager Jim Gavin ahead of next weekend's replay against Mayo, says Meath legend Bernard Flynn.

GAA • 20 Sep 16

Dublin and Mayo players are separated after they both emerge from the tunnel at the same time

Dubs may be punished for late appearance at Croker

Dublin could find themselves in hot water after their delayed entry onto the pitch for Sunday’s drawn All-Ireland final.

GAA • 20 Sep 16

Lee Keegan and Diarmuid Connolly were booked for this altercation

Keegan 'got to' Connolly, says Mannion

Mayo’s Lee Keegan won his personal battle with Diarmuid Connolly by putting the Dublin forward off his game, according to Karol Mannion.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

Dublin and Mayo parade past Hill 16 in Sunday's drawn All-Ireland final

GAA explains ticket pricing for All-Ireland replay

The GAA has defended its decision to charge €60 for stand tickets and price terrace tickets at €30 for the All-Ireland football final replay on Saturday, 1 October.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

Stephen Cluxton embraces Aidan O'Shea at the final whistle

O'Rourke believes odds still heavily favour Dubs

Mayo showed they have the hunger for the fight at Croke Park, but the odds are still stacked in Dublin's favour, according to Colm O'Rourke.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

All-Ireland final fallout: What the papers say

Thrills, spills and sideline spats - there was much to ponder after Sunday's dramatic All-Ireland SFC final draw between Mayo and Dublin.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

Referee Conor Lane separates Dublin's Paul Flynn and Lee Keegan of Mayo

Jim Gavin wants 'consistency' from referees

Dublin manager Jim Gavin says all Gaelic football players and managers want from referees is consistency.

GAA • 20 Sep 16

Dublin will be favourites going into the replay according to the Sunday Game analysts

Sunday Game panel back Dublin in the replay

Tomás Ó Sé, Dessie Dolan and Ciaran Whelan all believe that Dublin will get the better of Mayo in the All-Ireland football final replay on October 1.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

Dublin and Mayo will have to do it all again on 1 October

Dubs win would have been daylight robbery - Whelan

A Dublin victory in Sunday’s All-Ireland final would have been tantamount to daylight robbery, according to former Sky Blues stalwart Ciaran Whelan.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

Mayo's Colm Boyle scored an own goal for Dublin

Mayo may regret not putting Dubs away - Ó Sé

Five time All-Ireland winner Tomás Ó Sé believes that Mayo may live to regret not beating Dublin at the first time of asking in the 2016 All-Ireland football final.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

Dublin's Diarmuid Connolly gets in a tangle with with Lee Keegan, Keith Higgins and goalkeeper David Clarke

Keegan: Mayo will do whatever it takes to lift Sam

Three-time All Star Lee Keegan is absolutely certain that Mayo will do whatever it takes to get over the line and win an All-Ireland title this year.

GAA • 19 Sep 16

All-Ireland Final

Brennan backs Dubs Flynn and Brogan to perform

Mayo manager not worried about Dublin improvements

Dolan: More question marks surround Mayo attack

Analysis: What's to learn from the drawn game

The Rochford Files: Mayo's impressive leader

GAAGO brings home a little closer for Irish abroad

Column: Gavin faces call over Brogan selection

Cillian O'Connor leads Mayo by example

Sam Maguire set for Dublin date after replay?

McKenna: Playing surface in Croke Park just fine

Dublin v Mayo replay live on RTÉ2

Rochford sweating on Dillon fitness for replay

Maurice Deegan to ref Dublin v Mayo replay

Moran reckons Gavin will stick with same Dublin 15

Brogan and Flynn calls are Gavin's 'biggest test'

Dubs may be punished for late appearance at Croker

Keegan 'got to' Connolly, says Mannion

GAA explains ticket pricing for All-Ireland replay

O'Rourke believes odds still heavily favour Dubs

All-Ireland final fallout: What the papers say

Jim Gavin wants 'consistency' from referees

Sunday Game panel back Dublin in the replay

Dubs win would have been daylight robbery - Whelan

Mayo may regret not putting Dubs away - Ó Sé

Keegan: Mayo will do whatever it takes to lift Sam