Person: Artemyev

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Damage limitation is the name of Russian game

There is no talk of winning or losing in the Irish or the Russian camps this week. Nobody doubts which way the result will fall when they meet in Kobe tomorrow. This game will be about so much more than the numbers beside each nation’s name at the final whistle.

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Bonus-point win puts Saints level with Ulster

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Northampton’s Russian wing Artemyev on revenge mission

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Saints’ European reputation must be salvaged, Mallinder warns Munster

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Saints coach questions Irish ref Lacey over Wood sin-binning

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Scarlets leave Saints on the brink

A statement of intent or act of survival?

WHETHER it was a desperate act of survival or a statement of intent, it did not really matter as Ronan O’Gara sent over that overtime drop goal to claim another epic Heineken Cup victory for Munster.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2011

Dramatic O'Gara drop goal snatches win for Munster

Munster 23 Northampton 21

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Hurley plots containment

MUNSTER’S Denis Hurley could have been a disciple of Jack Charlton in the days when the football coach decreed his Republic of Ireland players used a simple “put ‘em under pressure” tactic to deal with all opposition.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Parisse warns Italy must tighten up for Irish clash

ITALY captain Sergio Parisse saw his side run in nine tries in yesterday’s win against Russia in Nelson — but has warned them that they must improve defensively.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2011

Clever joy as Eagles keep Bears at bay

UNITED STATES captain Todd Clever admitted he was a nervous man after his side held off a late Russian rally to win their Pool C encounter 13-6 in New Plymouth.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2011

Russia's Jones: US match all about first-phase possession

Russia technical director Kingsley Jones believes the Bears can emerge victorious from their first ever World Cup finals match – if they can secure set-piece possession against the United States in New Plymouth.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Rains coll Moscow as wildfires rage

Heavy downpours cooled Moscow today after weeks of no rain and unprecedented heat as dozens of wildfires still raged around the Russian capital.

Fri, 13 Aug, 2010