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Rugby

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Leinster-bound James Lowe gets caught out as freak try helps Crusaders march on
More camps, variation and the 200 kilo club: Prepping Ireland for the Women's Rugby World Cup
Sonny Bill appeals suspension in bid to face Australia in Rugby Championship opener
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Ireland U20 forwards Jones and Regan make switch from Leinster to join Ulster academy
Julian Savea benched by the Hurricanes for their Super Rugby semi-final
'Neither of us has ever had a drink of alcohol so I don’t know if that’s got something to do with it'
Wallabies captain Moore set to retire from international rugby
'There's a limited amount of time you can do this for, so we put in the effort'
IRFU's Fox hunt pays dividends as Australian youngster set to sign with Connacht academy
Two weeks to go: A quick guide to how the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland will work
All Blacks vice-captain Smith to take sabbatical
I'm not the man to replace Rassie at Munster, insists Rob Penney
Ireland internationals Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding to be prosecuted for alleged rape
Canada rugby sevens wing lands a contract in the NFL
Wimbledon-style tickets, single purpose stands and transforming UCD from campus to World Cup
Grand Slam and European Cup winner Tomás O'Leary retires at 33
'It focuses the mind, there’s no easy lead-in': Ireland relishing defining World Cup opener against Australia
Connacht set to sign promising Australian out-half Deegan
'We have to embrace and cherish that pressure': Briggs relishing home WRWC
Italian Rugby Federation take control of Zebre after attempted Pro12 withdrawal
Adaptability key for Tierney in selecting the best women for the job
Injury returnees and one uncapped player in Ireland squad for home World Cup
'I used to make myself sick pretty much every day for two or three years'
Captain Briggs proud of Ireland's mental strength as she leads drive for home World Cup
Star rugby ref Nigel Owens opens up on bulimia battle
World Cup squad on the board leaves nervous wait behind Ireland's elite women, but tough tasks all ahead
Late, great 58 metre penalty keeps the Lions on home run towards Super Rugby final
Ireland no longer just tagging along, they're up there with the best in the world
'It will be absolutely huge for sport here' - The legacy of the Women's Rugby World Cup
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'I feel privileged and grateful': Connacht legend Naoupu calls time on 15-year career
Jordie Barrett scores try after 'falcon' from prop Ben May
Booze in sport: blamed too much for defeat and enjoyed too much in victory
All Black centre Fekitoa puts international career to one side after signing for Toulon
'We need a few big performances under the new coach to hit the ground running'
World Rugby has tidied up the 'tackle-only' law that caused England so much trouble against Italy
Farrell targets silverware as debut season with Munster looms
'The same teams have been in the league for a good few years': Marmion welcomes Pro12 expansion
'He's in incredible physical shape': Peter Stringer will play with Worcester beyond his 40th birthday