Organisation: French Barbarians

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Harry Byrne takes after best: Ronan O’Gara, Jonathan Sexton... and older brother Ross

Thousands of Irish kids could relate to Harry Byrne’s youthful admiration of Jonathan Sexton and Ronan O’Gara but Ireland’s U20s out-half had another role model to emulate much closer to home.

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Munster reveal South African signings Cloete and Grobler

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Michael Deasy: The Irish man hoping for a Samoa victory on Saturday

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Giteau injury blow for Wallabies

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Mortlock and Young miss European tour

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Jones promises physical contest

Flatley bounces back into Wallabies' side

Elton Flatley, who so nearly dashed England’s dreams in the World Cup final a year ago, has returned to the Australia side for their defence of the Cook Cup at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2004

English dummies taking big hits from psyched up Boks

SOUTH AFRICA have been psyching themselves up for their World Cup clash with England next month by slamming into tackle bags fitted with England jerseys.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2003

Italy sensation as Kirwan drops Pez from World Cup squad

AZZURRI coach John Kirwan caused a sensation in Italian rugby yesterday when he omitted stand-off Ramiro Pez from his World Cup squad.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2003

Garbajosa a doubt for World Cup

France three-quarter Xavier Garbajosa could miss the World Cup this autumn if he fails to recover fast enough from surgery on his right knee.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2003

Rugby: Baron goes to war on foul play

The Rugby Football Union will look to their league cousins as they pursue a policy of ‘‘zero tolerance’’ towards on-field thuggery.

Wed, 27 Mar, 2002