# RWC 2015

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# Scrum Down

More than 1,000 people set a new world record for the largest ever scrum

Record set by students from Willow Park and Blackrock College last year has been broken.

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Sep 15th 2014, 3:09 PM

# RWC 2015

Celtic Manor, St George's Park confirmed as two of Ireland's Rugby World Cup bases

Ireland open their campaign against Canada at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 19 September.

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Aug 26th 2014, 3:00 PM

# citizen kane

Leinster confirm signing of Wallaby lock Kane Douglas

The 24-year-old Australian is believed to have committed to a two-year deal with the Pro12 finalists.

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May 20th 2014, 11:20 AM

# RWC 2015

O'Connell determined to maximise time in 'exciting' Ireland setup

Life is good with the Six Nations champions, and the captain wants to keep it that way leading up to next year’s World Cup.

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May 20th 2014, 7:15 AM

# massive clue

Something tells us there may be only 500 days to the Rugby World Cup

Our rugby senses are tingling.

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May 6th 2014, 10:54 AM

# State of Play

This is the Ireland squad we would pick if the World Cup was starting next week

We are 18 months away from the showpiece tournament and nailing our flag to the mast way too soon.

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Mar 22nd 2014, 8:15 AM

# Old Foes

Ireland will face Romania at Wembley Stadium in the Rugby World Cup

While Joe Schmidt’s men were winning the Six Nations, rugby’s 17th best side were losing to Georgia in Tbilisi.

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Mar 18th 2014, 1:30 PM

# RWC 2015

Wallabies captain Mowen takes up French offer

The Brumbies number eight had been linked with Toulon.

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Jan 8th 2014, 11:41 PM

# RWC 2015

Ireland to face Canada at Millennium Stadium in World Cup clash

The Canadians beat the US Eagles over two legs to confirm their spot at the 2015 showpiece event.

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Aug 25th 2013, 2:56 PM

# RWC 2015

Ireland set to face Canada at Rugby World Cup after Canucks batter USA

The US Eagles will have to turn around an 18-point deficit to reach the 2015 event.

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Aug 18th 2013, 5:38 PM

# england 2015

First McCaw, now Dan Carter is taking a sabbatical

The New Zealand out half is taking six months off in the hope of making the 2015 World Cup.

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Aug 9th 2013, 11:46 AM

# codebreaker

Benji Marshall quits rugby league to chase All Black's World Cup spot

This guy has a dazzling array of flicks and would command a hefty paycheque if the French Top 14 comes calling.

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Jul 16th 2013, 5:08 PM

# free for all

VIDEO: Obviously we don't condone punch-ups, but...

… this one is class (from a safe distance).

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Apr 2nd 2013, 3:37 PM

# Strategy

You know that nice Puma Ireland rugby jersey you got? Yeah, it's getting replaced

The manufacturer are pulling out of their rugby commitments across Europe.

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Jan 24th 2013, 4:29 PM

# Turf War

RFU reject Wales' cheeky proposal to stage World Cup clash in Cardiff

They’re not falling for that one.

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Dec 4th 2012, 4:08 PM

# RWC 2015

Drico doubts about 2015 World Cup

“I think my World Cup ship has sailed,” says Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll as he reflected on an “okay draw” for the 2015 tournament in England.

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Dec 4th 2012, 9:38 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland to face France, Italy at 2015 Rugby World Cup

It’s nearly three years away but all eyes were on London this afternoon’s 2015 Rugby World Cup draw. Here’s how it all turned out.

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Dec 3rd 2012, 2:45 PM

# November Tests

Argentina make 4 changes to starting XV ahead of Ireland clash

Pumas’ flanker Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain the side at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.

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Nov 23rd 2012, 2:34 PM

# new wave

Brian O’Driscoll rules out retirement and targets World Cup success

The inspirational captain has called on his teammates to go on a winning streak and bring some passion back to the green jersey.

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Sep 24th 2012, 5:41 PM