# rugby-world-cup - Monday 1 July, 2019
# Calling Time
From The42
# Calling Time
The 31-year-old cited injury and a lack of contract offers as the reasons behind his decision.
# rugby-world-cup - Thursday 20 June, 2019
# RWC2019
From The42
# RWC2019
The former Japan boss has made exceptions in his initial squad, but Dylan Hartley is not one of them.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 19 June, 2019
# Time Served
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# Time Served
The Waratahs suspended the 26-year-old for two games after the incident, so the fourth match of his punishment will be played this weekend.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
# Pool A
From The42
# Pool A
‘Once we get out of (the pool) we’ve either got New Zealand or South Africa, and we’re not going to lay down for them either.’
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
# JAPAN 2019
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# JAPAN 2019
With a Grand Slam and a first-ever home win over New Zealand, 2018 was a tough act to follow for Ireland.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 29 May, 2019
# Young Fresh And New
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# Young Fresh And New
The Ulster star found himself in a muddle when Christy Moore visited camp, but he is in no doubt about the target for this year’s World Cup.
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
# New Faces
From The42
# New Faces
Kyle Steyn and Scott Cummings were in action in Saturday’s Pro14 decider.
# Gold Standard
From The42
# Gold Standard
The Wallabies back row is struggling with a calf issue and his club have been unable to put a time frame on his return.
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
# JAPAN 2019
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# JAPAN 2019
Prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane have been included in the 42-man training panel.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 24 April, 2019
# Cold Dose
From The42
# Cold Dose
‘When we won a couple of championships at Toulon, I left and there was no sunset waiting for me to stroll into.’
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
# Cloud 9
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# Cloud 9
The former Toulon coach is said to have agreed a four-year contract to take the top job with Les Bleus until 2023.
# rugby-world-cup - Friday 5 April, 2019
# Rehabbing
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# Rehabbing
The Leinster flanker admits his own injury frustration has been put in perspective by Dan Leavy’s misfortune.
# rugby-world-cup - Monday 1 April, 2019
# Crotts
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# Crotts
Steve Hansen described the departing centre as ‘a world-class footballer’.
# rugby-world-cup - Monday 4 March, 2019
# Road To Japan
From The42
# Road To Japan
Wales will provide familiar opposition for Ireland as Joe Schmidt bids farewell to the Aviva Stadium.
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 26 February, 2019
# Ceiling
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# Ceiling
Form in the spring tournament hasn’t been able to push Ireland beyond the eight yet.
# rugby-world-cup - Monday 18 February, 2019
# PREDICTION
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# PREDICTION
The reigning champions are seeking a third successive crown at the World Cup later this year.
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
# Black Ops
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# Black Ops
New Zealand’s head coach admits he actively uses mind games against other coaches, though not against ‘a good coach and a mate’ Joe Schmidt.
# rugby-world-cup - Monday 4 February, 2019
# Reshuffle
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# Reshuffle
Rugby Australia have moved the former out-half to a new role just over seven months before the Wallabies begin their World Cup campaign.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 16 January, 2019
# Threat
From The42
# Threat
The country is especially vulnerable to extreme weather in September, when the tournament will be in full swing.
# rugby-world-cup - Thursday 3 January, 2019
# Open Thread
From The42
# Open Thread
Sure, it’s nine months away, but no harm having a plan in place.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
# RWC19
From The42
# RWC19
A very different adventure awaits rugby supporters at the World Cup in Japan later this year.
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
# Calendar
From The42
# Calendar
There’s plenty of sporting events on the horizon in 2019, including the Rugby World Cup and Euro 2020 qualifiers.
# rugby-world-cup - Friday 30 November, 2018
# Pretoria
From The42
# Pretoria
The powerful former front row is in critical condition after a break-in at his brother’s home.
# rugby-world-cup - Saturday 17 November, 2018
# November Internationals
From The42
# November Internationals
Jones’ side trailed 15-10 at the break but managed to turn things around after the restart.
# rugby-world-cup - Monday 12 November, 2018
# 42 Plus 10
From The42
# 42 Plus 10
The New Zealand-based coach will join Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey, in association with Aldi.
# rugby-world-cup - Friday 26 October, 2018
# Legacy
From The42
# Legacy
The Ireland head coach is in demand and has just over a year remaining on his contract.
# rugby-world-cup - Thursday 20 September, 2018
# Inked
From The42
# Inked
Tattoos have long been associated with the Yakuza crime syndicates in Japan.
# Test Run
From The42
# Test Run
The Kiwi wants to focus on the national side to ensure they peak in September when they will meet Ireland in RWC Pool A.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 12 September, 2018
# Injury
From The42
# Injury
The 29-year-old is not expected to be back until June after undergoing surgery for a ruptured cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament.
# rugby-world-cup - Saturday 18 August, 2018
# JAPAN 2019
From The42
# JAPAN 2019
They’ll go into a pool with defending champions New Zealand, South Africa and Italy.
# rugby-world-cup - Sunday 11 March, 2018
# Pics Or It Didnt Happen
# Pics Or It Didnt Happen
Around €6,500 was spent advertising Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bid on social media.
# Joe Show
From The42
# Joe Show
The Kiwi is arguably Ireland’s greatest ever head coach.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 7 March, 2018
# Proposal
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# Proposal
The news comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the 2023 tournament.
# rugby-world-cup - Friday 26 January, 2018
# JAPAN 2019
From The42
# JAPAN 2019
Fans can apply for team and stadium packs as tickets go on sale globally.
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 22 November, 2017
# Opinion
# Opinion
Our Ministers might consider spending the €339 million on desperately needed pre-school education instead, writes Sean Byrne.
# rugby-world-cup - Friday 17 November, 2017
# Road To Japan
From The42
# Road To Japan
Ireland’s head coach is counting down the matches before the 2019 World Cup, and he knows there are not many more chances to experiment.
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 7 November, 2017
# Good Try
# Good Try
A government spokesperson said it is “not going down without a fight” adding it will “fight until the very end to get this bid”.
# rugby-world-cup - Tuesday 31 October, 2017
# RWC 2023
From The42
# RWC 2023
The Springboks look set to be on home turf for a World Cup for the first time since 1995, but a vote on 15 November will determine the final outcome.
# rugby-world-cup - Sunday 1 October, 2017
# rugby-world-cup - Wednesday 12 July, 2017
# Minister For The Olympics
# Minister For The Olympics
Meanwhile, Fine Gael senator Frank Feighan said Ireland should look into hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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