Event: Rugby World Cups

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Duncan & Duncan Rugby: John Quill's American odyssey, Munster's West Cork hub, props play darts

A baker who chased the American dream and went to two Rugby World Cups, former Munster man John Quill joins Duncan Casey and Duncan Williams.

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‘My son had gone to bed with a migraine he was so stressed after the Ireland game. He was ten’

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Change in attitude makes Ireland's Rugby World Cup dreams possible says Ronan O'Gara

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Hansen names four new caps in All Blacks squad

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Agustin Creevy out to end Pumas’ Dublin duck

Still time for Rugby Country to make that call

Leinster back row Ruddock adapting to leadership role

Joe Schmidt decided Rhys Ruddock was the obvious man to be promoted from the ranks earlier this summer when the Lions expedition relieved him of his usual on-field generals for the tour to the USA and Japan.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

RTÉ need to get with the programme in a rapidly changing TV landscape

In a rapidly changing TV landscape, RTÉ’s only realistic options are to reduce its costs as a TV platform and increase the commercial income it earns as a producer, writes Roddy Flynn

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Dan Carter puts ghosts aside to face ‘final’ with France

Dan Carter had hardly taken his seat for New Zealand’s press conference at the University of Swansea yesterday when he was whisked back to the Millennium Stadium in 2007 when France overcame the All Blacks.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2015

VIDEO: Lesser lights illuminate Rugby World Cup’s opening week

All in all, it’s been the best opening week we could have asked for. Certainly, as Rugby World Cups go. 

Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

All Blacks omit Israel Dagg and Cory Jane

Defending champions New Zealand have announced their 31-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, with Waisake Naholo included but Israel Dagg and Cory Jane among those to miss out.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

All Black star Muliaina signs for Connacht

Mils Muliaina has become the become Connacht Rugby's first ever All Black after signing a one-year contract today.

Mon, 05 May, 2014

GAA’s generosity to rugby likely to remain a gesture

My, but how the GAA has moved on.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013

Harris kicks Ozzies to victory in Argentina

Argentina 19 Australia 25

Sun, 07 Oct, 2012

Elwood: 'Emotional' decision to exit Connacht was my own

Connacht head coach Eric Elwood has confirmed his decision not to seek a renewal of his contract, which expires at the end of the season, was entirely his own and not influenced by external pressure.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2012

Horgan: I was lucky

Shane Horgan called time on his illustrious playing career yesterday due to injury as team-mates, past and present, hailed his contribution to both Leinster and Irish rugby.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2012

O’Sullivan set for European return

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN is set to make a return to European rugby, following his resignation as head coach of the USA Eagles yesterday.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2011

Flying high in The Green House

I CAN’T be sure if you’re getting the full impact back home but there is something special starting to happen over 12,000 miles away.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2011

ITV secure rights for 2011 and 2015 World Cups

ITV has been awarded host broadcasting rights for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.

Wed, 28 Jul, 2010

IRB to discuss concerns over game

The International Rugby Board will host a conference in Dublin next month to address global concerns over the way the game is being played and refereed.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2010

‘Loyal, humble and honest’ McGahan stays cool in hot seat

AT ONE point in his first press conference as Munster rugby coach, Tony McGahan was asked to describe himself in three words.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2008

IRB change World Cup qualification process

THE qualifying structure for future Rugby World Cups is to be changed to better reflect the modern game and increase the profile of one of the world’s largest sporting events, with the number of automatic qualifiers increasing to 12.

Fri, 11 May, 2007

Dave McHugh retires from Test rugby

Dave McHugh, Ireland’s most capped referee, with 29 Test appearances, has announced his retirement from international rugby.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2004

Relax, we'll make it, says Logan

Kenny Logan has urged the Tartan Army to relax – Scotland will qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2003

Two-year ban shellshocks Munster

MUNSTER rugby was in a state of shock last night following Frankie Sheahan’s two-year suspension after being found guilty of a doping offence.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2003

Heineken Cup: ITV to share coverage with BBC

ITV Sport have announced a two-year deal to share coverage of the Heineken Cup, rugby union’s premier European event, with the BBC.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2001