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# RWC

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# Machine
Iain Henderson steamrolled four Welsh defenders to draw Ireland level
The Ulster man isn’t doing his chances of a World Cup starting berth any harm at all.
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Aug 29th 2015, 3:40 PM
# growth mindset
'Have we hit our best? I don’t think we have' - Ireland's Sexton looks for more
The out-half wants his team to continue the attacking verve they showed in the Six Nations win over Scotland.
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Aug 20th 2015, 6:00 AM
# Concussion
Teams who breach RWC concussion protocols 'unlikely' to be disqualified
But World Rugby have sanctions they’ll use on teams who rush players back, he says.
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Aug 19th 2015, 7:01 PM
World Rugby's residency rule is set to come under review - 'We just need to take stock'
A consultation is taking place with the unions.
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Aug 18th 2015, 6:57 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
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Scotland, Rugby World Cup warm-up
The Scots were in Dublin for the second World Cup audition.
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Aug 15th 2015, 4:00 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
# RWC
Jonny Wilkinson quashes talk of England role
Jonny Wilkinson says he is “not involved in any way” with the England team following reports he is to take on a consultancy coaching role.
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Mar 30th 2015, 6:00 AM
# BOK OFF
South Africa are now an official rival for Ireland in 2023 World Cup bid
The SARU are hoping persistence pays off as they enter the bidding for the fourth straight tournament.
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Mar 4th 2015, 4:16 PM
# conflicted
'I felt like a complete fraud' - Being a World Cup hero was tough for Jonny Wilkinson
The former out-half spoke to us about injuries, THAT drop goal and whether he should have left Newcastle sooner.
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Mar 1st 2015, 10:00 AM
# Inside track
Ex-Cork player part of USA coaching team for Women's RWC game against Ireland
USA play Ireland tomorrow in Paris and a Cork man is involved with their coaching setup.
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Jul 31st 2014, 1:07 PM
# 2023
Cabinet approves plans to progress support for Irish bid to host Rugby World Cup
Some estimates claim that Ireland could benefit economically to the tune of €800 million if it hosts the Rugby World Cup in 2023.
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Nov 19th 2013, 5:58 PM
# RWC
Motion carried: GAA Congress approves use of grounds for Rugby World Cup bid
Motion three at the second day of Congress was passed with 93% of votes in favour.
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Mar 23rd 2013, 11:03 AM
# Exploitation
Fiji's Josh Matavesi: Racing Metro paid me to skip World Cup
Munster coach Simon Mannix also revealed that “a cheque” was handed over to Fijians who turned down international call-ups.
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Nov 9th 2012, 9:27 AM
# Click
The Snapper: When Danny Boy was the Irish national anthem at the Rugby World Cup
Photographer Billy Stickland has followed the brightest and best in the world of sport for the past four decades and has some great stories to tell.
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Jun 14th 2012, 11:28 AM
# Breakdown
3 ways Ireland can be more competitive against New Zealand on Saturday
What else would you want to after a comprehensive defeat to the world champions, than play them again on their own turf seven days later?
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Jun 13th 2012, 12:10 PM
# Obvious
Harinordoquy: 'I felt [Lièvremont] was lost'
The back row dynamo has come out swinging against France’s maverick coach in his first major interview since the Rugby World Cup.
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Oct 31st 2011, 6:10 PM
# In camp
Shane Jennings' World Cup diary: week three
“The lads are really focused and everyone realises of course that’s it’s, put simply, do or die,” writes the Leinster man from Dunedin.
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Oct 1st 2011, 3:24 PM
# On The Road
The Happy Camper: head west, young man
“It feels so long ago since the dizzy highs we experienced in Auckland, but you can always rely on the Irish to make you feel part of a group, at kick off 20 people have drifted in.”
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Sep 25th 2011, 10:51 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning: More clemency letters from Norris revealed, bikers to take to the roads in protest over new regulations… and we know who owns Twitter, but who owns ‘tweet’?
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Sep 25th 2011, 8:58 AM
# RWC2011
Shane Jennings' World Cup diary: week one
“It’s an unbelievable disappointment. I would love to play – but these things happen and you just have to get on with it. That’s the reality.”
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Sep 15th 2011, 1:11 PM
# Strapped in
The Happy Camper: we're on the road again...
Our heroes have reached Auckland and taken delivery of their home-on-wheels. But there’s already been an unfortunate accident on a roundabout.
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Sep 15th 2011, 11:09 AM
# Developing story
In pictures: Ireland start their World Cup campaign
Declan Kidney’s men got up and running in New Plymouth earlier. Here’s how it looked.
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Sep 11th 2011, 10:33 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…
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Sep 11th 2011, 8:59 AM
# 9/11
Ceremonies in memory of 9/11 get underway
A multi-faith ceremony will take place in Dublin this morning, while memorials have already taken place in Australia, Malaysia, Japan and at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand…
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Sep 11th 2011, 8:09 AM
# Drive On
Meet the Happy Camper: our man on the road in New Zealand
We’re sending one Irish rugby fan off to New Zealand with the keys to a van, a road map and a broadband dongle. He’ll send updates from the road throughout the tournament.
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Sep 6th 2011, 3:12 PM
# RWC2011
In pictures: Irish players hit the weightroom
Jet-lag? What jet-lag? Declan Kidney’s men have wasted no time in settling into their training regime ahead of next week’s big kick-off.
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Sep 2nd 2011, 2:10 PM
# Driving Seat
Ever wonder what the Irish players get up to during their down-time?
“Don’t worry about the trees” – who gave Donncha the keys to Johnny Sexton’s new ride?
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Aug 12th 2011, 4:13 PM
# RWC2011
Ireland ring the changes for Bordeaux trip
Leo Cullen will again skipper the side against France this Saturday night.
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Aug 11th 2011, 1:23 PM
# Early Doors
The Morning Score: Wednesday
The morning after the night before for Shamrock Rovers – and everything else you need to know.
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Aug 3rd 2011, 7:01 AM
# Travel plans
Excess baggage: Which stars won't be on the plane to the Rugby World Cup?
The countdown is on to the rugby’s showpiece event in New Zealand. But which players need not worry about finding the passport?
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May 11th 2011, 3:21 PM
LIVE
Trimble and Wallace to miss Ulster's Magners League run-in
Medics say Irish internationals should be fit well in advance of World Cup warm-up games.
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Apr 20th 2011, 10:42 AM
# Wedding Bells
Tindall chooses rugby over royal honeymoon
The England centre has declared himself available for a World Cup warm-up match just days after his wedding.
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Mar 22nd 2011, 3:31 PM
# Damaged
Christchurch pulled as Rugby World Cup venue
Repairs to the damaged stadium may not be completed in time for the start of the tournament in September.
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Mar 16th 2011, 2:07 PM
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