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# battle of bayonne

This year

2023

Ireland limp to win over Samoa amid injury concern for Healy

Andy Farrell’s men turned around a half-time deficit to beat an impressive Samoan outfit.

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Aug 26th 2023, 9:34 PM

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Loss of referee control at the heart of 2007's 'Battle of Bayonne' -- O'Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll appealed to Wayne Barnes to restore calm in an infamously unruly World Cup warm-up.

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Oct 23rd 2014, 6:00 AM