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Ireland celebrate historic win over world champs New Zealand

Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time in 111 years on Saturday and at the same time snapped the All Blacks’ record 18 match winning streak.

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All Blacks set record for most consecutive top tier Test victories

Rugby World champions New Zealand became the first top tier nation to win 18 consecutive matches following a 37-10 victory over arch rivals Australia.

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Dan Carter cleared by French Rugby Federation

The French Rugby Federation has cleared former All Blacks Dan Carter of anti-doping breaches after the Top 14 final.

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Munster head coach Foley dies aged 42

The Rugby world was left in shock on Sunday following the sudden death of Munster head coach Anthony Foley at the age of 42.

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Rio 2016: Brazilian women's rugby player gets first Olympic marriage proposal

It was possibly the most romantic moment of the Rio Olympics so far.

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Australia wins gold in women's rugby sevens at Rio

Australia has became the first Olympic champions in women’s rugby sevens after beating New Zealand 24-17 in the gold medal final.

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Saracens lift first European Champions Cup

English side Saracens have become the champions of Europe for the first time, after beating Racing 92 of France. They lifted the cup after a 21-9

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Coetzee named Springboks coach

Allister Coetzee has been appointed the new head coach of South Africa’s national rugby team. At the helm, the 52-year old succeeds Heyneke Meyer

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Rugby: Machenaud kicks Racing past Toulon and into semi-final with Leicester

Racing 92 booked a semi-final showdown with Leicester in the European Cup after beating Toulon in an all French quarter-final. Having kicked the

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British and French navy rugby match breaks into mass fight

A rugby game between the British Royal Navy and its French equivalent, the Marine Nationale, broke into a mass fight. Video from the game, nicknamed

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Six Nations: England win Grand Slam after thrilling win over France

England battle past France in Paris for a first Grand Slam title since 2003

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Six Nations: England beat Wales to keep alive Grand Slam hopes

England survived a late challenge by Wales to win the Triple Crown on Saturday as Eddie Jone’s men continued their march towards a first Six Nations

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England defeat Ireland in Six Nations to top the table

A 21-10 win for England against Ireland in the Six Nations secured new coach Eddie Jones third successive victory in the competition. Anthony

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France maul Ireland to boost Grand Slam chances

At the Stade de France, the home side ripped up the form book to record their first victory over Ireland in five years in the Six Nations. Les Bleus

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The six nations resumes this weekend for matchday two

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France and Italy kick-start up Six Nations in Paris

The 17th edition of the Six Nations begins on Saturday with France and Italy opening up proceedings in the first game on Saturday in Paris. New

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World Cup-winning All Black visits Syrian refugee camp

Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams has visited a Syrian refugee camp in Lebonon to raise awareness of the conditions children and their

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New Zealand: memorial service for Jonah Lomu

An memorial service was held in the Eden Park in Auckland to celebrate the life of rugby legend Jonah Legend, who died at the age of 40 years old

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Thousands gather at Eden Park for Lomu memorial

A public and very emotional memorial service took place at Eden Park in Auckland on Monday for All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who died earlier this

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World Cup winner Nonu unveiled at Toulon

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Ma’a Nonu has begun the next chapter of his glittering career after he was unveiled at his new club Toulon. The