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# RWC 2015

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# Computer Says No
This out-half has a mystery kicking coach who he emails video clips to
Ireland will face this Italian in England in a few weeks.
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Sep 17th 2015, 8:21 AM
These are the Rugby World Cup emojis you'll be able to use on Twitter from tonight
Now the tournament is really here!
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Sep 16th 2015, 7:15 PM
# rwc 15
'During the World Cup, things get fuzzy, the lines of logic get blurred'
Simon Hick reflects on how past tournaments were won and lost.
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Sep 16th 2015, 7:45 AM
# Go time
Peter O'Mahony: 'I'm just massively excited to get on the plane, get over there and get stuck in'
The Irish are hoping to return with some extra baggage this time: the Webb Ellis.
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Sep 15th 2015, 8:12 PM
# stunners
The shock results that shook the Rugby World Cup
We could do with a couple of these over the coming weeks.
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Sep 15th 2015, 10:00 AM
# RWC 2015
5 times Ireland were given a World Cup scare by minnows
Come at us, Canada.
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Sep 14th 2015, 7:00 AM
# boksing clever
Can Meyer match the best? Question​s for South Africa heading into the World Cup?
Could the Springboks be the tournament bolters?
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Sep 11th 2015, 8:07 PM
# rwc 15
The 10 greatest games the World Cup has seen
Hopefulyl we’ll see a few modern classics over the coming weeks.
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Sep 11th 2015, 12:10 AM
# demented mole
Our writers explain why Jonah Lomu Rugby is still the best rugby video game
Because everyone needs to play video games in work.
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Sep 10th 2015, 12:58 PM
# business time
Black and gold? 5 questions for New Zealand heading into the World Cup
Will the game’s best side win a World Cup on foreign soil?
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Sep 10th 2015, 7:00 AM
# strings attached
'It's an exciting time for Irish rugby' - Our new signing Peter Stringer looks forward to the RWC
The Ireland and Munster legend is our columnist for the tournament.
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Sep 9th 2015, 6:05 PM
# Opening Night
Gary Halpin's one finger salute and Bordeaux bedlam - Ireland's opening RWC games
We’ve usually started with a win.
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Sep 9th 2015, 8:00 AM
# two heads
Johnny and Joe - the partnership that could propel Ireland into uncharted territory
Joe Schmidt found a kindred spirit in the No 10 when he first pushed open the Leinster dressingroom door.
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Sep 8th 2015, 7:00 AM
# RWC 2015
Why did Gatland play Leigh Halfpenny against Italy, asks Shane Williams
The goal-kicker picked up an injury over the weekend.
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Sep 7th 2015, 2:23 PM
# rwc 15
Having a flutter? Here's 10 interesting bets for the Rugby World Cup
All aboard the ship we like to call ‘Nehe Milner-Skudder For Top Tryscorer’.
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Sep 7th 2015, 7:00 AM
# rwc 15
'You’ve got to hold SOB back from doing damage to his own team-mates'
It’s all about the breakdown today at Twickers.
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Sep 5th 2015, 8:30 AM
# RWC 2015
'Massive honour' for Old Wesley as one of their players makes Namibia's World Cup squad
JC Greyling could face the All Blacks at the Olympic Stadium.
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Aug 28th 2015, 12:03 PM
# Britain's Got Talent
There'll be an NFL agent scouting talent at the Rugby World Cup
Jack Bechta is on the lookout for the next Jarryd Hayne.
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Aug 28th 2015, 12:30 AM
# Seal of approval
Three Irish forwards make Bakkies Botha's World Cup dream team
No other northern hemisphere players feature, however.
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Aug 27th 2015, 6:40 PM
# surprise visit
Jonah Lomu leaves unsuspecting punters in a Dublin pub baffled
John Smit better than Jonah Lomu? Controversial!
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Aug 26th 2015, 7:01 PM
# RWC 2015
Anthony Watson scores brilliant brace as England beat France in first warm-up
It was a good start for Stuart Lancaster’s men.
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Aug 15th 2015, 10:17 PM
# bad day at the office
Gatland: 'We gifted Ireland a lot of soft points. They didn’t play a huge amount of rugby'
Ireland were too hot for an experimental Welsh side to handle.
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Aug 8th 2015, 9:01 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Wales v Ireland, Rugby World Cup warm-up
Could Ireland get their World Cup preparation off to a winning start? We had live updates of all of the action in Cardiff.
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Aug 8th 2015, 1:30 PM
# Green Line
5 spoofy phrases that make the Ireland jersey sound like a high-tech spacecraft
It’s a jersey, lads. A jersey.
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Jul 14th 2015, 2:07 PM
# Well Dressed
This is the new Ireland jersey for the Rugby World Cup
First impressions? We like it.
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Jul 14th 2015, 12:51 PM
# tbilisi cup
Inexperienced Emerging Ireland side labour to victory over Uruguay
Captain Rhys Ruddock lasted only 20 minutes before being replaced due to injury.
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Jun 17th 2015, 4:21 PM
# ruled out
Wales have lost one of their key players for the Rugby World Cup
It’s a massive blow to Warren Gatland.
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May 27th 2015, 9:53 AM
# butt out
Here's the alleged headbutt that could see Dylan Hartley miss the Rugby World Cup
He just can’t stay out of trouble.
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May 27th 2015, 9:42 AM
# Omissions
Bad news if your name is Maxime as France select World Cup training squad
Michalak and Trinh-Duc are in ahead of Camille Lopez.
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May 19th 2015, 11:49 AM
# 81 not out
Gordon D'Arcy: No guff, no nonsense man with plenty of solidity still to offer Ireland
When he broke on the scene he provided Ireland with a touch of magic, but he became even more important than that.
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May 1st 2015, 2:39 PM
# Concussion
Conor O'Shea: 'I want to see Mike Brown right when he's in his 50s'
The fullback suffered his initial concussion on 14 February and is unlikely to feature for his club again this season.
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Apr 22nd 2015, 6:54 PM
# Opinion
Sexton alone not enough to restore Leinster to right side of 'the fine margins'
The eastern province are becoming accustomed to dogfights, but have the pedigree to be so much better.
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Apr 20th 2015, 12:42 PM
# crude blow
More World Cup woe for Cruden as knee injury set to end All Black's season
The Chiefs playmaker ruptured knee ligaments in the win over Crusaders on Friday.
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Apr 20th 2015, 10:16 AM
# unfortunate
One of Irish rugby's best attacking prospects is out of the upcoming World Cup
Stuart Olding is facing nine months out after injuring his knee.
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Mar 31st 2015, 5:24 PM
# big blow
Ireland's biggest World Cup pool rival could be without a key back for the tournament
France’s Gael Fickou has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
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Mar 29th 2015, 3:33 PM
# Crocked
One of England's biggest World Cup weapons won't play rugby again this season
Manu Tuilagi is expected to be fit for the autumn tournament but will be short of match practice.
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Mar 29th 2015, 10:21 AM
# Gamble
Are Ireland more likely to win the Rugby World Cup in 2015 or host it in 2023?
We know where our money is going.
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Dec 4th 2014, 4:58 PM
Morgan at the double as England beat Australia in World Cup dress rehearsal
The Wallabies have endured their worst European tour since 2005.
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Nov 29th 2014, 4:46 PM
# Ticket Rush
650,000 want England v Australia tickets as World Cup organisers report record demand
Anxious fans will find out on Saturday if they were lucky.
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Oct 23rd 2014, 10:39 AM
# Tickets there
Anyone for the last of the Rugby World Cup tickets?
The deadline for the ballot is 6pm this evening.
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Sep 29th 2014, 2:28 PM
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