Event: 1999 Rugby World Cup

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Donal Lenihan: Whoever said ‘time is a great healer’ never lost a Lions series

The plethora of re-runs of great games from the past — All-Ireland hurling and football finals, memorable matches in Test rugby, glorious nights on the European stage from the giants of English football — have proved the mainstay for all major broadcasters in the sporting famine of the past month.

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Drained Canadians face tall order

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Ireland aren’t the big worry for Welsh rugby: it’s Swansea and Cardiff City

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Canny Blues have turned tables before

Hitt living proof that Campese belongs in the past

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O’Sullivan lands role as new US Eagles coach

Preparing the groundwork

FOUR years after he took up his post in Dublin 3, Robert Ellis still has Yorkshire in his voice.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2007

Wallabies name team of the decade

Australia unveiled its team of the decade on Thursday and included nine of the starting XV from the Wallabies’ first series win over the British and Irish Lions in 2001.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2005

Ireland ready for acid test

WITH Irish rugby’s finest already safely ensconced in base camp in picturesque Cape Town, thoughts of an historic first test victory on South African soil are closer to reality than ever before.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

Namibia name experienced squad

NAMIBIA coach Dave Waterston has named 11 players with World Cup experience in his 30-man squad for next month’s tournament in Australia.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003

Celtic nations welcome French success

Ireland, Wales and Scotland today welcomed the decision to award France host nation status for Rugby World Cup 2007.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003

Soccer and economic depression inspire Pumas

Bristol fly-half Felipe Contepomi today dedicated Argentina’s stunning victory over Six Nations champions France to a country engulfed by economic catastrophe and World Cup depression.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2002

Six Nations: Twickenham sell-out

All tickets for England's Lloyds TSB Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday week have been sold out.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2001