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# 2015 Rugby World Cup

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# Pastures new
Rugby referee and role model Nigel Owens whistles new tune as farmer
The Welshman is looking forward to a quieter life away from the international spotlight.
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Dec 22nd 2020, 11:22 AM
# 2015 Rugby World Cup
The world record-holding rugby team that didn't even get a chance to qualify for the World Cup
A lot is made about New Zealand’s 18 games unbeaten, but Cyprus hit 24 wins in Europe.
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Oct 30th 2016, 10:00 AM
# dropping like flies
More injury heartache for Wales as Liam Williams is ruled out of the rest of the World Cup
Warren Gatland’s side were beaten by Australia last night & will face South Africa in a quarter-final next weekend.
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Oct 11th 2015, 10:49 AM
# tough choices
Who was the best All Black Doug Howlett ever played alongside?
And what was his favourite World Cup memory?
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Sep 16th 2015, 6:00 AM
# Legend
'There might be divided loyalties in my house if Ireland play the All Blacks' - Doug Howlett
The Munster legend also chats about New Zealand’s World Cup chances.
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Sep 15th 2015, 3:04 PM
# world cup cover
Munster set to bring in former Gloucester winger as World Cup cover
Shane Monahan to join on three-month contract.
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Aug 12th 2015, 4:43 PM
# Heart
How many calories does Robbie Henshaw need to consume when in training?
New video shows a day in the life for the Ireland star.
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Aug 12th 2015, 9:43 AM
# 8 man shove
Analysis: Ireland perfect the 8-man shove in Welsh scrum demolition
Jamie Heaslip proved how important the number 8 can be to defensive scrums.
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Aug 11th 2015, 12:01 PM
# Let's Get Quizzical
Quiz: How well do you remember our previous World Cup warm-up games?
Do you remember the highs and lows of Ireland’s World Cup preparations through the years?
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Aug 6th 2015, 9:30 PM
# big bastareaud
'It's like the dinosaurs': Bastareaud hoping test career doesn't become extinct
French bulldozer fearful of his place
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Aug 5th 2015, 5:30 PM
# Picture perfect
The best pics as Ireland's World Cup camp gets into gear at Carton House
Ireland’s World Cup preparations moved up a notch.
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Aug 4th 2015, 4:26 PM
# Blackout
The All Blacks have somehow found a way to be even blacker at the World Cup
The entire team will be wearing Blackout boots at the World Cup
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Aug 4th 2015, 1:25 PM
# Toe-tal committment
'The standard of sessions has gone through the roof' - Trimble ready to prove his worth
Schmidt ‘values someone who makes other players look good’.
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Aug 3rd 2015, 8:00 AM
# You weren't there man!
'I've seen gremlins' - Wales pre-season training sounds incredibly grim
“I’ve been to places that no man should be on his own”
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Jul 29th 2015, 3:26 PM
# Out to impress
'He's tough to please' - Joe Schmidt's high standards don't faze Simon Zebo
Zebo says he’s ready to meet Schmidt’s high standards.
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Jul 23rd 2015, 6:00 AM
# Not too clever
USA captain Todd Clever thrown out of squad less than two months before Rugby World Cup
Did somebody say Saipan?
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Jul 20th 2015, 11:14 AM
# Injury blow
World Cup over for All Blacks winger after broken leg on debut
Waisake Naholo broke his leg on his test debut.
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Jul 18th 2015, 5:59 PM
# Zing!
O'Connell's factor 50, and urinal shaped collars? It's time for comments of the week
Did your wise-crack make the cut?
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Jul 18th 2015, 7:30 AM
# Fixtures clash
Munster and Ulster to meet in Pro12 on eve of World Cup final
The pair will likely be meeting without their internationals stars.
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Jul 17th 2015, 8:31 PM
# Injury blow
Blow for Italy as Haimona a major doubt for World Cup
The out-half’s has left the Italy squad to nurse a broken arm.
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Jul 15th 2015, 9:34 PM
# brain training
Wales are testing their quick reflexes with this funny looking game
‘Skills Under Pressure’ looks as hard as it does fun.
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Jul 15th 2015, 6:16 PM
# Granny Rule
Vern Cotter adds a Super Rugby winning Highlander to Scotland's World Cup squad
John Hardie has been drafted in by fellow New Zealander Vern Cotter.
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Jul 15th 2015, 4:12 PM
# flat out
'We're just flat out training' - O'Connell not thinking of World Cup just yet
O’Connell says fitness is the biggest priority at the moment.
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Jul 15th 2015, 7:15 AM
# STIFF COMPETITION
'There’s always more for me to do' - Tommy Bowe not content to stand still
The Ulster winger knows his jersey is never safe.
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Jul 13th 2015, 7:30 AM
# clear eyes full hearts
Ian Madigan: 'I've always had the view that I'm competing against myself'
Madigan says he has to give it “absolutely everything” this pre-season.
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Jun 27th 2015, 8:00 AM
# Knee Knocker
More World Cup injury worry for Wales as Liam Williams has foot surgery
Warren Gatland will be sweating on the Scarlets’ fullback.
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Jun 24th 2015, 8:24 PM
# so long farewell
David Strettle pulls out of England's World Cup training squad ahead of move to Clermont
The Cermont-bound winger wants to settle in France earlier.
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Jun 22nd 2015, 6:06 PM
# life or death
Scotland are bringing in a hostage negotiation specialist to prepare team for World Cup
Eric Blondeau will try improve their decision making.
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Jun 17th 2015, 6:20 PM
# stars and gripes
Australia have unveiled their new Rugby World Cup jersey and fans aren't best pleased
It’s not that bad.
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Jun 10th 2015, 1:30 PM
# Nappygate
England's Joe Marler avoids serious injury after falling over his son's toy snake
Never ask a prop to multitask.
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Jun 2nd 2015, 4:56 PM
# Called Up
Uncapped South African pair named in Scottish World Cup training squad
Josh Strauss and WP Nel both included for the first time.
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Jun 2nd 2015, 12:31 PM
# Men in the Middle
Three Irish referees have been selected to officiate at the Rugby World Cup
The tournament kicks off on the 18th September.
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Apr 7th 2015, 7:05 PM
# Crystal Bod
BOD has just gone and tipped Ireland to make the World Cup final
And guess who he predicts will win this year’s competition.
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Apr 2nd 2015, 6:23 PM
# Unprecedented
Bullish BOD backs Ireland to go where no other Irish team has gone before
The legendary centre thinks Joe Schmidt’s men are primed for a strong World Cup showing.
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Mar 23rd 2015, 9:01 PM
# Snubbed
One rugby commentator was apparently deemed 'too controversial' to work at the World Cup
The BBC’s Brian Moore won’t be on our televisions this autumn.
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Mar 23rd 2015, 6:01 PM
# Comeback
Could England be about to change their own rules to allow Steffon Armitage into World Cup squad?
At least one report today says yes.
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Jan 5th 2015, 11:40 AM
# Warm-up
Joe Schmidt's Ireland will fine-tune their World Cup preparation with two games against Wales
Ireland will also play Scotland in Dublin and England at Twickenham.
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Dec 16th 2014, 3:39 PM
# Rout
102 point win for Fiji in Rugby World Cup qualifier
The Cook Islands actually led close to the half-hour mark.
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Jun 28th 2014, 9:26 AM
# RWC2015
Samoa shock moves Ireland up to seventh
Ireland move up one place in the IRB World Rankings ahead of Saturday’s crunch November International against Argentina.
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Nov 19th 2012, 2:16 PM