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Rugby

All time
second chances
'Frustrated and upset' Ireland look to bounce back in second Test
15 Jun 2018
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9
hurting
Sleepless nights for Schmidt, who looks to keep the wheels firmly on the bus
15 Jun 2018
20.6k
12
'Johnny is one of the toughest roosters out there. He’s the maestro'
15 Jun 2018
10.0k
8
Different animal
'Only Tadhg could have told you how good Tadhg could be': Beirne built for international rugby after testing road to the top
15 Jun 2018
17.7k
20
Les Verts
'I am obviously really proud to be Irish... but I also love being French'
15 Jun 2018
21.2k
34
no scrum no win
'You could have all the carries in the world but if you don’t back it up, that’s s**t'
15 Jun 2018
6.8k
4
13
Ringrose back as the centre of attention in Ireland's defensive line
14 Jun 2018
8.2k
11
Penalty Count
Ref review: How accurate were the big calls in Ireland's defeat to the Wallabies?
14 Jun 2018
19.9k
55
FAKE NEWS
Toulon deny reports Chris Ashton has requested early release from contract
14 Jun 2018
6.8k
Poey
'That’s not a very nice term to use' - Michael Cheika hits back at Neil Francis
14 Jun 2018
55.4k
83
right the wrongs
'You kind of forget what losing feels like. It’s a gut-wrenching feeling, it's horrible'
14 Jun 2018
7.9k
20
prop idol
The Beast to reach Springbok landmark as Erasmus names team for England
14 Jun 2018
5.6k
7
fresh face
Tadhg Beirne bringing 'good energy' as he gets set for Ireland debut
14 Jun 2018
8.0k
9
Down Under
The Rugby Show: Reaction to Ireland's team news as Schmidt makes eight changes to the side
14 Jun 2018
5.3k
4
starting XV
Shields in for full debut as England drop Robshaw for second Springboks Test
14 Jun 2018
4.4k
7
tensions rising
France flanker brands All Blacks cheats after red card row
14 Jun 2018
10.5k
15
Moving On
Ex-Ulster boss Gibbes to join French side La Rochelle in November
14 Jun 2018
7.3k
29
Schmidt backs 'good scrummaging hooker' Scannell, with Cronin missing out
14 Jun 2018
14.4k
63
Mix it up
Scannell and Conway start as Schmidt rings changes for second Test
14 Jun 2018
50.0k
122
world view
'I love the land, I love the people and I’m optimistic for what Zimbabwe can become'
14 Jun 2018
9.8k
5
Irish Abroad
Irish coach Mike Prendergast set to join reinvigorated Stade Français
14 Jun 2018
7.8k
3
ROG
Ronan O'Gara extends his Crusaders contract for 2019 Super Rugby season
13 Jun 2018
17.2k
33
fresh faces
Back row revamp as France make five changes for All Blacks revenge mission
13 Jun 2018
7.0k
5
ligind
'I look down the back of the bus and there’s Claw, fag in his mouth, puffing away!'
13 Jun 2018
54.1k
14
Unchanged
All Blacks coach Hansen names team for France rematch
13 Jun 2018
6.3k
6
so many siblings
Brothers in arms as Townsend rings the changes for Scotland's clash with USA
13 Jun 2018
4.6k
5
the boks
'We have to try a few things': Erasmus to change winning formula against England
13 Jun 2018
4.6k
9
huge interest
After the success of Ireland 2017, six countries want to host next Women's World Cup
13 Jun 2018
3.3k
hit the reset button
Double-winners Leinster to face French and English teams in pre-season fixtures
13 Jun 2018
7.7k
21
Dan the Man
'Absolutely bloody delighted': Dan Brennan gives brilliant post-match interview
13 Jun 2018
9.4k
7
Melbs
Letter from Melbourne: Wallabies struggle for attention in AFL country
13 Jun 2018
10.1k
40
Young blood
A first professional defeat but James Ryan's remarkable rise continues
13 Jun 2018
12.9k
30
Journey
The former binman and theology student who has cracked the Wallabies
13 Jun 2018
10.2k
5
Pride
'We’ll see what the good old-fashioned Irish ticker's about, won’t we?'
13 Jun 2018
11.4k
Slump
Ireland one match from U20 World Cup relegation after being torn apart by 6-try Scots
12 Jun 2018
21.3k
43
Under Starter's Orders
Sexton: 'It's like a different type of game when you're on the bench'
12 Jun 2018
8.2k
9
Black Ops
A warning, but no further sanction for New Zealand pair after Grosso clash
12 Jun 2018
10.3k
26
Forward Planning
No breaks in next year's Super Rugby season due to World Cup
12 Jun 2018
4.8k
4
the joe show
'A player to be excited about': Leinster confirm signing of Wallaby Joe Tomane
12 Jun 2018
13.9k
61
Close Call
Analysis: The CJ Stander non-try that could have changed the first Test
12 Jun 2018
41.4k
24
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