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The Irish rugby squad had some serious dinner guests at their hotel last night

Put your medals on the table.

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Oct 8th 2015, 8:39 AM

# WIT

Paddy Jackson mocks a sleeping Iain Henderson in this hilarious video

‘The out half does a mean David Attenborough impression.’

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Oct 7th 2015, 11:44 PM

# Report

Gorgodze guides jittery Georgia past Namibia

The underdogs lost inspirational skipper Jacques Burger to concussion in the 10th minute.

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Oct 7th 2015, 11:08 PM

# Ready to go

'We're all in no doubt about what it means to everyone back home'

Eoin Reddan realises the significance of Sunday’s game with France.

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Oct 7th 2015, 9:36 PM

# IreIta

Sergio Parisse: 'Ireland kicked a lot and didn’t take any risks and that’s what they’re good at'

“The world was expecting a big defeat,” said the Azzurri talisman.

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Oct 4th 2015, 10:10 PM

# seven nation army

Has the World Cup shown that the Six Nations should be expanded? The Georgia coach thinks so

Milton Haig wants wants Georgia to join a ‘Seven Nations’ .

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Oct 3rd 2015, 1:35 PM

# Man at Work

It's 'sudden death' for Australia too, says Michael Cheika

Defeat for England will see them become the first World Cup hosts to fail to reach the knockout phase of the tournament.

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Oct 3rd 2015, 11:39 AM

# RWC 2015

'OK, our execution wasn't great' - Steve Hansen defends All Blacks after unconvincing win

Georgia put it up to the world champions last night.

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Oct 3rd 2015, 10:02 AM

# aussie aussie aussie

Wallabies make 14 changes for England showdown

Michael Cheika has returned to the Wallabies who opened their Rugby World Cup as his side prepare to face England.

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Oct 1st 2015, 8:56 AM

# warren g

Keith Wood says Ireland job was the turning point for 'stubborn' Warren Gatland

“He changed immediately afterwards,” said Wood of Gatland’s post-Ireland career.

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Oct 1st 2015, 12:03 AM

# The lads are lifting

That's just showing off! Cian Healy deadlifted 220kg+ for the cameras in training today

The Irish squad were at the Surrey Sports Park in Guildford today.

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Sep 29th 2015, 3:24 PM

# pool of death

Warren Gatland is taking no chances with this Wales team to face Fiji

Wales forced to make 3 changes – but it’s still a very strong team for Thursday’s clash.

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Sep 29th 2015, 11:58 AM

# we go again

It was a fairly explosive day at England's press conference yesterday

Andy Farrell and a host of English players met the media as the fallout from Wales defeat continues.

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Sep 29th 2015, 10:27 AM

# rwc 15

Do the maths... Robshaw and England miscalculated badly in not taking 3 points

Eoghan Hickey has had the calculator out and the results aren’t pretty for the hosts.

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Sep 28th 2015, 3:13 PM

# hot spot

'I think I bounced back well' - Bowe puts England disappointment behind him

The 31-year-old scored twice in Ireland’s big win over Romania at Wembley.

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Sep 28th 2015, 12:54 PM

# Crystal Ball

Romania coach Lynn Howells knows who he is tipping in Ireland v France

Ireland better equipped to go deep in the tournament, says the Welshman.

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Sep 28th 2015, 12:05 AM

# liquid rugby

Is this disallowed Simon Zebo effort the greatest try that Ireland never scored?

Could they not have let this one stand?

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Sep 27th 2015, 8:09 PM

# Green Giants

Jamie Heaslip thanks the record-breaking crowd that turned Wembley green

Joe Schmidt’s side ran in six tries against Romania to return to the top of Pool D.

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Sep 27th 2015, 7:33 PM

# Rugby Bantz

These Irish rugby fans pulled off a prank on the big screen before the match at Wembley

Would Michael Collins and Padraig Pearse please make their way to lost and found?

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Sep 27th 2015, 4:58 PM

# Highlights

Relive the superb action from Wales' magnificent comeback win over England right here

We’re still trying to catch our breaths after a magnificent clash.

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Sep 27th 2015, 10:36 AM

# rwc 15

The other ex-Leinster boss at the RWC is confident about the big calls he's made before Uruguay clash

Australia coach Michael Cheika expects his side to maintain their winning Rugby World Cup start against Uruguay despite a raft of changes.

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Sep 26th 2015, 12:28 PM

# Just the ticket

Paul O'Connell's mam wins tickets to see her son play in World Cup game

You couldn’t make it up.

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Sep 26th 2015, 12:17 PM

# Joe Knows Best

Schmidt backs Toner to perform as Henshaw gets keen to start

The 22-year-old Connacht centre has been held back this weekend.

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Sep 26th 2015, 6:30 AM

# standouts

There are more Scots than All Blacks in our RWC Team of the Midweek

Plenty of Vern Cotter’s men impressed in their win over Japan.

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Sep 25th 2015, 8:45 PM

# expert view

Samoan secrets: Power, humility, and the spark to trouble the best defences

Former Leinster and Munster back Eoghan Hickey takes a closer look at the Pacific Islanders.

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Sep 25th 2015, 6:06 PM

# gatty

Gatland - Master of the wind-up has yet to deliver against southern hemisphere

Can Gatty get Wales out of the toughest pool at the tournament?

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Sep 25th 2015, 8:39 AM

# column

'Are you willing to do everything, knowing you may not play a minute of the World Cup?'

Ireland legend Lynne Cantwell says Joe Schmidt will have his side completely focused on ‘the controllables’.

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Sep 23rd 2015, 4:30 PM

# up close and personal

'Low-key start, on and off the field': Our man reports from the All Blacks' sleepy London base

Away from their legion of adoring fans, the All Blacks can focus on the job at hand.

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Sep 23rd 2015, 10:13 AM

# rwc 15

What are Ireland's players doing on their day off? Paulie has a laugh at the backs' expense

He was joking (we think).

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Sep 22nd 2015, 9:22 AM

# Pros and Cons

'We want the game to keep going' - Ireland's Schmidt on TMO use at RWC

Ireland’s head coach has mixed feelings about the greater influence that video officals are having at the World Cup.

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Sep 20th 2015, 1:21 PM

# feelgood factor

Here's how the last few moments of yesterday's epic clash played out on Japanese TV

Inevitably, everything went crazy when Karne Hesketh went over in the corner.

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Sep 20th 2015, 12:24 PM

# Feeling Blue

Massive blow for France as Yoann Huget is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup

The winger suffered a cruciate ligament injury against Italy on Saturday.

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Sep 20th 2015, 10:56 AM

# slick start

Sexton shines, Ireland unleash and more talking points from Cardiff

Joe Schmidt will pick out flaws, but this was a promising opening performance from Ireland.

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Sep 19th 2015, 4:25 PM

# column

Peter Stringer: Paulie's leadership, Henderson's shot and Earlsie's brilliance

Our World Cup columnist is excited that the tournament is finally here.

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Sep 19th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Game on

There were two great moments before the rugby even started last night

We’re a little bit in love with Fiji this morning.

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Sep 19th 2015, 9:29 AM

# accidental hero

England's final try hero didn't know that bonus points counted in the World Cup

Billy Vunipola scored on the final play of the game.

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Sep 19th 2015, 8:52 AM

# Catch up

Miss last night's Rugby World Cup opener? Watch all of the tries here

England took maximum points in a 35-11 win.

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Sep 19th 2015, 8:12 AM

# Interview

'We did hold stuff back' - Sexton ready to launch Ireland's true World Cup attack

The Ireland out-half sat down with The42 to talk playing flat, analysis, Super Rugby and power plays.

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Sep 19th 2015, 7:50 AM

# d

'Tries will win the World Cup,' but Ireland target defensive security

Les Kiss says he and Joe Schmidt have given the players ‘solid and stern’ feedback.

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Sep 19th 2015, 6:30 AM

# Confidence

Schmidt's Ireland have 'solutions up their sleeve' to hit World Cup stride

The Kiwi head coach is eager for the show to start for real.

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Sep 18th 2015, 7:00 AM