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Analysis: Beauden Barrett's moments of magic light up a brutal Test in Dublin

The 25-year-old World Rugby player of the year was superb on Saturday.

10.8k

Nov 21st 2016, 5:30 PM

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Analysis: Ireland's defence slips up to allow Médard heartbreaker

The France fullback crossed for the winning converted try in the closing 10 minutes in Paris.

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Feb 16th 2016, 12:38 PM

# Composure

'The old legs have got a bit of life in them!' - Dan Carter finishes with pride

The 33-year-old was sensational for New Zealand as they claimed a second consecutive World Cup.

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Oct 31st 2015, 9:01 PM

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Here's The42's Team of the Champions Cup 1/4 finals

We just about managed to resist going with an all-Clermont XV.

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Apr 5th 2015, 8:00 PM

# West's awake

'The whole place is different' - Connacht and Marmion maintain momentum

The 22-year-old scored a superb second-half try to help his side to the top of the Pro12.

9.2k

Sep 19th 2014, 10:41 PM

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Jonny Sexton kicks 21 points to send Racing into Top 14 semi-finals

The Ireland out-half was faultless from the tee in a composed performance for the Parisian club.

11.8k

May 9th 2014, 9:52 PM

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James O'Connor man of the match in London Irish win

The controversial Australian star was the key man in the Premiership victory over Worcester.

8.0k

Jan 4th 2014, 5:21 PM

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Three keys battles for Leinster to win against Northampton

Attacking fullbacks, physical blindsides and contrasting No. 8s; here are the vital match-ups.

3.4k

Dec 13th 2013, 4:41 PM

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Pienaar shows his class as Ulster open with a win

The South African made a telling impact as a second half substitute in Ulster’s 22-16 win over Leicester.

2.8k

Oct 11th 2013, 10:49 PM

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7 key areas in the Munster v Leinster derby

We take a look at some of the places where tomorrow’s inter-pro could be won and lost.

6.0k

Oct 4th 2013, 1:40 PM