# RWC2011

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# part two

Deja vu: top 20 #cianhealyfacts

Following the unprecedented success of #seanobrienfacts, we bring you the best bits from the long-awaited sequel.

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Oct 5th 2011, 7:04 PM

# Controversy

Maid who England players taunted quits job

Angela Carter has cited a lack of support from hotel management as the primary reason for her quitting.

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Oct 5th 2011, 4:22 PM

# spot me

In pictures: Ireland's rugby stars hit the weights

The countdown is on to Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final shoot-out with Wales. And Declan Kidney’s men are ready for the gun show.

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Oct 5th 2011, 11:31 AM

# Superstar

Warburton is up there with Pocock and McCaw, warns O'Callaghan

DOC highlights the “massive threat” posed by the Welsh openside ahead of Saturday’s meeting.

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Oct 5th 2011, 11:15 AM

# Scrum time

Simon Hick's View from the Frontline: welcome to the capital of cool

There’s a coffee shop every 50 yards, the locals walk and talk a little faster than your average New Zealander and there is a sense of a town with very little time on its hands.

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Oct 5th 2011, 10:28 AM

# Cardiff Revisited

Best stays in - for now - as Kidney names unchanged side for Wales

Declan Kidney names an unchanged side from the one that beat Italy – with Conor Murray staying put with O’Gara at half-back.

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Oct 5th 2011, 7:28 AM

# RWC2011

Simon Hick's View from the Frontline: enter the Dragon

It doesn’t matter how many times they’ve been spanked, how long they’ve been in a rut, or how many other nations write them off; the good times are always just around the corner.

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Oct 4th 2011, 8:16 PM

# Predictions

Du Plessis backs Ireland to reach World Cup Final

Springboks prop Jannie Du Plessis says he expects Ireland to outstrip their Six Nations rivals at this year’s tournament.

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Oct 4th 2011, 6:40 PM

# Irony

The making of a Twitter legend: top 20 #seanobrienfacts

A certain player was venerated ad nauseam following Ireland’s consummate progress into the World Cup quarter finals. Here are the best of the tweets dedicated to that player.

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Oct 4th 2011, 4:37 PM

# England Rugby Team

Guscott: England players showing 'a lack of respect'

The BBC pundit has become the latest in a long line of ex-internationals to express his dismay at the behaviour of Martin Johnson’s squad.

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Oct 4th 2011, 2:53 PM

# Rough Ride

WATCH: Irish rugby fans reach Dunedin in the saddle

We’ve followed the charity riders progress on their bikes all through the tournament. Here’s how they got on.

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Oct 4th 2011, 1:31 PM

# Human Wrecking-Ball

Sean O'Brien named the official Player of Pool C

The Carlow man claimed the accolade ahead of a handful of Australians, while three members of the Irish team made the Sydney Morning Herald’s “Team of the Pool Stages”.

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Oct 4th 2011, 1:29 PM

# Game on

Welsh trio set to feature in Ireland encounter

James Hook, Shane Williams and Dan Lydiate are all set to win their fitness races for Saturday’s showdown.

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Oct 4th 2011, 1:24 PM

# Penny Pinching

The Happy Camper: new austerity measures on the road

“Men like Tom Crean and Roald Amundsen have looked into such tracts of the wild unknown and thought ‘onward.’ For us, this will be the southern limit of our lifetime.”

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Oct 4th 2011, 12:27 PM

# Crime and Punishment

Ghiraldini gets 15 weeks for Healy eye gouge

The Italian hooker will be banned from playing until mid-January, pending an appeal.

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Oct 4th 2011, 11:32 AM

# In camp

Simon Hick's View from the Frontline: are you thinking what I'm thinking?

The Irish team have reached the quarter-finals thanks, in no small part, to collective intelligence, writes Simon Hick in New Zealand.

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Oct 4th 2011, 11:06 AM

# new man

Sherry gets Ireland call, as Best struggles

The inexperienced Munster hooker is travelling to New Zealand as a precautionary measure, as doubts remain over the Ulster player’s fitness.

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Oct 4th 2011, 9:44 AM

# standouts

Choice cuts: do you agree with our Rugby World Cup team of the tournament so far?

We’ve picked our best XV of the tournament so far. Check it out and let us know if you agree.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 9:40 PM

# appointment TV

It's a hit! Ireland's win over Italy was a ratings winner

Hooky, Popey and the rest on RTÉ Two pull in big audience for final group game despite early kick-off.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 5:25 PM

# Happy Days

Sky's the limit: Ireland up to fifth in world rankings

Declan Kidney’s men have risen again, following their recent excellent performances against Russia and Italy.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 3:06 PM

# Knockout

Poll: how far do you think Ireland will now go at the Rugby World Cup?

Yesterday’s victory over Italy in Dunedin means Ireland march on as group winners. How optimistic are you feeling now?

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Oct 3rd 2011, 1:27 PM

# Hey ladies...

In pictures: Irish players hit the pool for recovery session

No sooner had they checked in at their new hotel and the players were pulling the togs out of the suitcases.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 12:56 PM

# whistler

Joubert to take charge of Ireland-Wales showdown

South African will referee meeting between Six Nations rivals in Wellington.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 12:03 PM

# Business end

The Happy Camper: the long and winding road...

It’s the morning after the night before and the lads head out for a bit of a bird-watch. Literally.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 10:45 AM

# Concern

Rory Best doubtful for quarter-final with Wales

Ulster hooker’s participation in the last eight showdown is in the balance after he sprained the AC join in his right shoulder.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 9:26 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Monday

Get the week off the right way – here’s everything you need to know.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 9:04 AM

# Sea of Green

The Happy Camper: Bring on the Welsh!

The Happy Camper is soaking up the post-match atmosphere in Dunedin. How we wish we could be there too.

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Oct 2nd 2011, 2:24 PM

# Don't Stop Believing

BOD: We always believed in ourselves

Ireland are heading to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as their captain says the players never stopped believing that results would go their way.

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Oct 2nd 2011, 2:06 PM

# Rough Ride

In the saddle: it's the final countdown

Our charity cyclists wind down on the last leg of their epic trip to Dunedin.

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Oct 2nd 2011, 1:35 PM

# Picture this

Gallery: Ireland complete their Italian job

The Irish filled the Otago Stadium and the men in green gave the fans plenty to shout about. Here’s some of the best images from Dunedin.

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Oct 2nd 2011, 1:09 PM

# Pride

Hard Yards: Ireland are through but who else claimed their spot?

Irish eyes may have been concentrating on Dunedin but there was plenty of other action at the World Cup this morning. Here’s what you need to know…

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Oct 2nd 2011, 12:44 PM

# Troubled Waters

Three more England players land themselves in hot water

Martin Johnson has reprimanded three of his players after they made lewd comments to a female hotel worker in New Zealand.

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Oct 2nd 2011, 11:15 AM

# March on

Match report: Ireland show the world they're here to play

Declan Kidney’s men progress after impressive win over Azzurri.

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Oct 2nd 2011, 10:53 AM

# On The Road

The Happy Camper: we always knew this would define our tournament

“The Dunedin Holiday Park was a hive of activity deep into the cold night as the community gathered to sing the songs that always bring us together.”

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Oct 2nd 2011, 8:33 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Italy

Ireland are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after a rousing second half performance saw off Italy in Dunedin. It’s Wales up next…

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Oct 2nd 2011, 8:17 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Wales v Fiji

Wales are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after obliterating Fiji. Ireland will be next for Warren Gatland’s men if Brian O’Driscoll and co. beat Italy…

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Oct 2nd 2011, 5:57 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

New Zealand v Canada

After enduring a tough week, could the All Blacks serve up some sporting catharsis against Canada?

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Oct 2nd 2011, 3:23 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Argentina v Georgia

With their place in the quarter-finals at stake, the Pumas were all set to duke it out with Georgia. Could they come out on top? Review our live coverage to find out.

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Oct 2nd 2011, 12:40 AM

# Cruel Blow

Confirmed KO: Carter is out of World Cup

Graham Henry has revealed that the injury sustained by Dan Carter will sideline the fly-half for the rest of the tournament.

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Oct 1st 2011, 10:35 PM

# pedal power

In the saddle: you will hit a lofty mountain...

“Upon questioning from Ambassador Nick Quinn, they informed us that they were dressed in such a manner with the hope of increasing male patronage at the bar.”

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Oct 1st 2011, 9:52 PM