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Event: 2005 Lions tour

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BOD makes strangest Ice Bucket nomination yet

Brian O’Driscoll was man enough to pour the bucket over himself when completing the ice bucket challenge and, judging by his reaction, he didn’t do himself any favours with the temperature.

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The Coach’s couch: James Horan

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The Kiwi Experience

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Mealamu misses out against Scots and Irish
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Umaga and O’Driscoll shake hands after Nice meeting
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MUNSTER may learn by Sunday if their bid to sign Springbok centre Jean de Villiers has been successful.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2009

More details due in RFU's new eight-year plan

The Rugby Football Union are today set to release further details of a new eight-year agreement they are on the brink of finalising with Premier Rugby, covering all aspects of the elite and professional ranks of their sport in England.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2007

Injury threatens O'Kelly's tour

Malcolm O’Kelly’s participation in the 2005 Lions tour was today hinging on the opinion of a New Zealand specialist after he suffered a lower abdominal injury in training.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2005

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