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Event: IRB World Cup

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Lynagh: Ireland can win the World Cup

Former Australia captain Michael Lynagh believes Ireland are potential dark horses for next year’s World Cup.

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Ruddock unfazed by high player turnover

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Young Ireland stars get their big chance

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Alcohol sales at Murrayfield World Cup games approved

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Consolation for Ireland in U-19 World Cup

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Ireland U21s earn tough World Cup draw
Ireland U19s too strong for Japan

Ireland U-19 31 Japan U-19 18

Wed, 13 Apr, 2005

Springboks too strong for Ireland U19s

South Africa U-19 32 Ireland U-19 8

Tue, 05 Apr, 2005

Ireland U-19s square up to South Africa

Ireland Under-19s face the daunting task of meeting host nation South Africa in the IRB World Cup in Pietermaritzburg this afternoon.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2005

Dismal day for Irish sides

A poor international weekend continued for Irish rugby this afternoon as both the Under-19s and women's side went down to their English counterparts in Dublin.

Sat, 26 Feb, 2005

No fear factor for Irish U21's

THERE is a palpable level of expectation in the Irish U21 camp as they prepare to take on Australia in the IRB World Cup semi-final today.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Rugby: Ireland U21 book place in World Cup with Italy win

Ireland booked a place in the IRB World Cup in South Africa later this year with a facile victory over Italy in the Galway Sportsground in this U-21 international which saw the Irish run in nine tries.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2002

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