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There were no failed doping tests at this year's Rugby World Cup

# Drugs In Sport

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# Drugs In Sport

There were no failed doping tests at this year's Rugby World Cup

Dec 1st 2015, 3:46 PM 4,441 Views 10 Comments

World Rugby say they carried out 468 tests on players during the tournament.

Now there's video footage of that brilliant moment between Sonny Bill and the young fan

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# Sonny Brill

Now there's video footage of that brilliant moment between Sonny Bill and the young fan

Oct 31st 2015, 10:32 PM 32,977 Views 37 Comments

Williams gave away World Cup medal to young fan who was tackled by security.

The story of that brilliant Rugby World Cup final in 13 pictures

# Picture Perfect

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# Picture Perfect

The story of that brilliant Rugby World Cup final in 13 pictures

Oct 31st 2015, 6:39 PM 5,510 Views 2 Comments

It was New Zealand’s day in Twickenham.

French hunt for O'Brien ban tougher to take than the Tullow Tank's swinging arm

From The42

# Opinion

French hunt for O'Brien ban tougher to take than the Tullow Tank's swinging arm

Oct 15th 2015, 8:02 PM 21,128 Views 30 Comments

Pascal Pape is an instigator, he got exactly the reaction he wanted from O’Brien, just not from the referee.

'There might be divided loyalties in my house if Ireland play the All Blacks' - Doug Howlett

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# Legend

'There might be divided loyalties in my house if Ireland play the All Blacks' - Doug Howlett

Sep 15th 2015, 3:04 PM 9,614 Views 7 Comments

The Munster legend also chats about New Zealand’s World Cup chances.

The shock results that shook the Rugby World Cup

From The42

# Stunners

The shock results that shook the Rugby World Cup

Sep 15th 2015, 10:00 AM 8,725 Views 17 Comments

We could do with a couple of these over the coming weeks.

Our writers explain why Jonah Lomu Rugby is still the best rugby video game

# Demented Mole

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# Demented Mole

Our writers explain why Jonah Lomu Rugby is still the best rugby video game

Sep 10th 2015, 12:58 PM 13,006 Views 25 Comments

Because everyone needs to play video games in work.

The All Blacks are so strong they can leave two stalwarts out of their World Cup squad

# Embarrassment Of Riches

From The42

# Embarrassment Of Riches

The All Blacks are so strong they can leave two stalwarts out of their World Cup squad

Aug 30th 2015, 9:16 AM 15,485 Views 20 Comments

Israel Dagg and Cory Jane miss out.

'He gave the players around him a real confidence' - Schmidt on Zebo

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# Zeebs

'He gave the players around him a real confidence' - Schmidt on Zebo

Aug 15th 2015, 8:33 PM 13,255 Views 43 Comments

The Ireland head coach was similarly pleased with Ian Madigan’s display at out-half.

The immovable Mike Ross and more talking points on Ireland's first team-sheet of the season

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The immovable Mike Ross and more talking points on Ireland's first team-sheet of the season

Aug 6th 2015, 2:05 PM 10,456 Views 37 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s first squad for the summer series is jam-packed with experience.

Donnacha Ryan to start first international in over two years as Ireland take on Wales

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# Starting XV

Donnacha Ryan to start first international in over two years as Ireland take on Wales

Aug 6th 2015, 1:49 PM 25,086 Views 54 Comments

Here’s the starting line-up for a new international season.

One old, one young cut from England's squad as World Cup preparations intensify

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# Rwc15

One old, one young cut from England's squad as World Cup preparations intensify

Jul 10th 2015, 1:27 PM 8,196 Views 8 Comments

Saracens flanker Maro Itoje is among five left out.

Paul O'Connell wanted to retire, but Toulon just kept calling -- Laporte

# Reluctant Hero

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# Reluctant Hero

Paul O'Connell wanted to retire, but Toulon just kept calling -- Laporte

Jun 18th 2015, 11:00 PM 14,703 Views 19 Comments

Like the Mounties, Toulon always get their man.

The Webb Ellis Cup is in Ireland this weekend, here's where you can gaze upon its glory

# Eye On The Prize

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# Eye On The Prize

The Webb Ellis Cup is in Ireland this weekend, here's where you can gaze upon its glory

Jun 18th 2015, 8:55 PM 7,150 Views 13 Comments

Rugby’s hottest property is coming to Belfast, Galway and Limerick.

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

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# Turf War

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

Dec 4th 2012, 4:08 PM 1,604 Views 0 Comments

They’re not falling for that one.

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