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Tuesday 26 September 2023 Dublin: 16°C

# big hits

All time
Analysis: The defensive passage that drove the Lions to their Wellington win
The likes of Jamie George, Jack McGrath, Maro Itoje and Kyle Sinckler all fronted up.
Man City's Sergio Aguero hit with four-match ban
Man City’s Fernandinho is also in danger of facing further punishment.
Munster's Saili, SBW and the rest of Super Rugby's biggest hits in 2015
You’ve got to feel for Highlanders scrum-half Fumiaki Tanaka.
Oooomph! 13 huge hits that shook our bones in rugby this year
“Are you ready to give up, or are you thirsty for more?”
Want to know what it's like to be a linebacker? This brilliant helmet cam footage takes you there
Terrifying if you ask us.
The Chiropractor readying Samoa to crack Ireland
Brian Lima was one of the hardest hitters in rugby in his playing days and now runs Samoa’s defence.
Bubble football looks like the worst possible thing to do in 30 degree heat
Aside from that, it’s smash-tastic.