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# RWC2011

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Rugby HQ's top five 'fans gone wild' features the Irish at RWC2011
Togas, polar bear suits, Borat mankinis and falling over; the Irish fans delivered in New Zealand.
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Jun 12th 2014, 3:19 PM
New Zealand bouncer convicted of stealing THAT Mike Tindall video
The England skipper — who is married to Zara Philips — made headlines at the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
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Apr 18th 2013, 10:29 AM
All Black legend Jock Hobbs dies
Player-turned-administrator played major part in bringing the World Cup to New Zealand before he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
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Mar 13th 2012, 10:52 AM
Back in harness: David Wallace returns to Munster squad
Irish international is on the brink of a long-awaited comeback from injury as Munster prepare to face Aironi.
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Mar 7th 2012, 4:08 PM
Lewis Moody forced to retire with shoulder injury
The 33-year-old stepped down from Test rugby last October after captaining England at the World Cup in New Zealand.
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Mar 6th 2012, 12:15 PM
Open thread: how do you expect Ireland to do against Wales today?
The time for talk from experts, pundits and players talk is almost over. What do you think will happen today in Ballsbridge?
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Feb 5th 2012, 8:01 AM
No s**t: Woodward says he would have handled England WC campaign differently
Clive Woodward has sympathised with Martin Johnson but says the recently deposed coach got things wrong both on and off the pitch.
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Jan 8th 2012, 12:46 PM
The sporting year in review: October
The Rugby World Cup came to a close, Ireland qualified for the Euro 2012 playoffs and the GAA All Stars were announced. How was it for you?
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Dec 30th 2011, 6:00 PM
Back to the future 2: our writers look forward to 2012... and reflect on the year just past
Sean O’Brien facts, Trap’s cat is in the sack and Jo Canning bringing sexy back. Join us by the fore for a chat.
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Dec 27th 2011, 9:54 AM
Back to the future: our writers reflect on the year just past... and look forward to 2012
So how was it for you? Join our writers for a moment of quiet reflection – and an auto-tuned Trap.
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Dec 26th 2011, 8:28 AM
The Score.ie's sporting Advent calendar: day 25
It’s finally here! To celebrate, here’s two men in pyjamas preparing their breakfast to music – just like you.
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Dec 25th 2011, 11:50 AM
Gallery: here’s 83 of our favourite sports pictures from the past 12 months
It was quite a year – this is how 2011 looked through your favourite sports photographers’ lenses.
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Dec 25th 2011, 9:21 AM
Unnamed player fails Rugby World Cup drugs test
The IRB has confirmed that the unnamed individual played for one of the sides that failed to make it past the group stages of the tournament.
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Dec 9th 2011, 2:11 PM
Leaks are 'not a true reflection of the squad,' insists Johnson
Johnson has echoed claims made by Rob Andrew that the information in the controversial documents was exaggerated.
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Nov 25th 2011, 3:46 PM
Rumours of our dwarf-throwing are greatly exaggerated, claims O’Brien
The Ireland player rejected English allegations that they behaved poorly at the World Cup, when talking to reporters yesterday.
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Nov 25th 2011, 12:41 PM
England trio refused RFU advice to pay off Dunedin hotel maid
James Haskell, Chris Ashton and Dylan Hartley were allegedly advised to pay Annabel Newton NZ$30,000 in “hush money”.
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Nov 25th 2011, 11:41 AM
RFU director Rob Andrew vows not to resign
The official says English rugby has hit “rock bottom” following the embarrassing leak of documents relating to their World Cup failure.
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Nov 24th 2011, 3:28 PM
One more question ma'am: RFU hire former detective to investigate leaks
Meanwhile, an unnamed England coach has suggested the information in the leaks was exaggerated.
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Nov 24th 2011, 11:11 AM
Disappointed Moody will 'learn to live with criticism'
The star has responded to the damning evaluation he received in the controversial leaked documents relating to England’s failed World Cup bid.
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Nov 23rd 2011, 2:53 PM
Money-hungry English stars slammed in leaked World Cup reviews
Leaked documents accuse one senior player of responding to defeat against France by saying ‘There’s £35k just gone down the toilet.’
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Nov 23rd 2011, 11:02 AM
Samoan rugby coach fined 100 pigs for World Cup failure
Tuala Matthew Vaea, who has since been relieved of his position, was accused of not earning the respect of his players.
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Nov 22nd 2011, 4:30 PM
Johno: It wasn't an easy decision, but now's the time to go
Johnson denies that decision to resign was a “knee-jerk” response to England’s Rugby World Cup disappointment.
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Nov 16th 2011, 5:43 PM
O'Sullivan flies the Eagles' nest
Eddie O’Sullivan confirmed today that he is stepping down as head coach of the US Eagles rugby team.
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Nov 16th 2011, 4:28 PM
Over and out: Johnson quits as England boss
Martin Johnson will confirm his resignation as England manager later this morning, according to reports.
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Nov 16th 2011, 11:24 AM
An RFU free bar kick-started England's infamous 'dwarfgate' night out
Reports suggest that the RFU funded the English rugby team’s drinking before their ill-advised night out in Queenstown’s Altitude Bar.
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Nov 15th 2011, 3:07 PM
England drop Tindall for Queenstown shenanigans
Chris Ashton and James Haskell were also landed with suspended fines for their inappropriate behaviour in New Zealand.
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Nov 11th 2011, 12:05 PM
You again? Ireland confirm New Zealand tour dates
Ireland will face the newly-crowned world champions at the stadium the All Blacks won the title, Eden Park in the first Test.
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Nov 8th 2011, 6:25 PM
BOD-given luck: what the star's injury might mean for Irish rugby
Ireland and Leinster may be down a match-winning talisman, but the temporary loss of Brian O’Driscoll may prove the opportunity Ireland didn’t know it was waiting for.
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Nov 7th 2011, 8:11 PM
What a load of balls! Wilkinson lashes out at World Cup organisers
The England star has a few choice words for the tournament chiefs in his forthcoming autobiography.
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Nov 7th 2011, 12:47 PM
A Welshman thinks that Alain Rolland was right to send Sam Warburton off
And that Welshman’s name is Sam Warburton.
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Nov 4th 2011, 10:53 AM
Going nowhere: Johnson set to remain as England manager
The ex-World Cup-winning captain looks likely to stay on as coach, but he will be forced to change the majority of his backroom staff.
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Nov 1st 2011, 11:50 AM
Won and done: Henry steps down as All Blacks coach
Victory over France was Graham Henry’s last game as New Zealand coach, the 65-year-old confirmed this morning.
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Nov 1st 2011, 10:37 AM
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
Regretful Moody would have stopped English players from having any fun
Lewis Moody says he’d have prohibited England’s players from going out drinking if he had his time back.
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Oct 30th 2011, 2:21 PM
The war at home… here’s what you might have missed in domestic rugby recently
It’s time to move on. The World Cup is but a memory – but away from the international stage, there’s more than enough to keep you entertained.
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Oct 28th 2011, 9:54 AM
Graham Henry says he would talk to the RFU about 'development' role
World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has only been unemployed since the weekend but he is already plotting a return to the world of rugby.
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Oct 27th 2011, 2:18 PM
Samoan captain accuses team management of drunken buffoonery
The team’s executive, meanwhile, does its best Withnail impression while refusing to admit it has a problem.
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Oct 26th 2011, 12:35 PM
Here's one more Sean O'Brien fact: he carried Jimmy Bullard around Ibiza
An unlikelier pair we’ve never met: the Tullow Tank and English football’s jester on a Mediterranean boat cruise.
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Oct 25th 2011, 9:53 PM
Wales drop two places in latest rugby world ranking
Warren Gatland’s side were one of the highlights of the World Cup, but the most recent ranking sees them drop below both Ireland and Argentina.
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Oct 25th 2011, 3:08 PM
Poll: What's your favourite memory of the 2011 Rugby World Cup?
In what has generally been regarded as an excellent tournament, we recall some of the moments that defined the event. What’s been your highlight?
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Oct 25th 2011, 2:24 PM
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