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Ireland, France and South Africa vye to host Rugby World Cup

South Africa, Ireland and France all promise to hold the "best tournament ever" if chosen to host Rugby's World Cup

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Tokyo welcomes Webb-Ellis trophy as Japan counts down to 2019 Rugby World Cup

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Hero's welcome for victorious Black Ferns in NZ

The team beat England 41-32 in a thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast

29/08/2017

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Epic showdown between All Blacks and Lions

07/07/2017

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Lions to face All Blacks in Auckland

The British and Irish Lions warm up for Saturday's showdown with the All Black's at Eden Park

23/06/2017

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Lions ready to roar

01/06/2017

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England drawn in Rugby World Cup 'Pool of Death'

England have been drawn in the ominously-dubbed ‘Pool of Death’ for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

10/05/2017

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Former All Black lock Williams fined over cocaine possession

A judicial source says the New Zealand player was drunk at the time of his arrest

05/04/2017

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Irish deny England Grand Slam as Jones's men lose at last

The Six Nations tournament has ended in defeat for champions England as Ireland end their winning run of 18 games.

18/03/2017

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England remain on track for back-to-back Six Nations titles after entertaining Italy win

England continued to wobble towards retaining the Six Nations crown with an entertaining home win over Italy on Sunday.

26/02/2017

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Ireland down France to keep alive Six Nations title hopes

Ireland kept alive their hopes of a third Six Nations title in four years when they came from behind early on to beat France in a bruising contest at the Aviva Stadium in…

25/02/2017

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Rugby: Former Australia lock Dan Vickerman dies aged 37

The world of rugby was sent into shock on Sunday following the news that former Australia international Dan Vickerman has died at his home in Sydney.

19/02/2017

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Six Nations: France return to winning ways against Scotland

France got their Six Nations title challenge back on track after battling past Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday.

12/02/2017

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Six Nations: Late try keeps England on track

England needed a late try from Elliot Daly to claim a 21-16 victory over Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff and keep their title defence on track.

11/02/2017

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South Africa mourns sad death of Joost van der Westhuizen

Joost van der Westhuizen, South Africa's scrum half at the 1995 World Cup, has died aged 45 from motor neurone disease.

06/02/2017

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Wales breach stout Italian defence in the Six Nations

Wales Six Nations off to a winner

05/02/2017

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England and Scotland victorious in the Six Nations

Record breaking win for England in the Six Nations

04/02/2017

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England - France to kick off Six Nations tournament

Twickenham welcomes the French this weekend as the Grand Slam holders England begin their Six Nations title defence and look towards a record winning run.

03/02/2017

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Rockin' rugby with Elvis Down Under

Amateur rugby players donned wigs and white jumpsuits on Friday (13 January) for a rugby match that pipped The Blue Suede Shoes against the Reddy Teddies in the town of Parkes, west of…

14/01/2017

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Ireland united in 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

Emerald Isle in Rugby World Cup bid

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