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Wednesday lunchtime briefing: Donald Trump elected US President; Kenny offers congratulations. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

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Proud Maori ready to face mighty Munster challenge

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Leinster earn victory but no bonus point

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What a confidence booster

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Munster masterclass

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Red-hot Bath taking nothing for granted

Sale get hard-earned win in France

Castres Olympique 16 Sale Sharks 20

Fri, 09 Dec, 2005

Munster back in business

Munster 42 Castres 16

Sat, 29 Oct, 2005

Castres top Munster's Pool after bonus-point win

Castres Olympique 29 Newport Gwent Dragons 24

Sat, 22 Oct, 2005

Holah named in Junior All Black side for Australia A test

WAIKATO flanker Marty Holah will make his first start for the Junior All Blacks when they take on Australia A in the second and final international in Sydney tomorrow.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2005

Lions step into 'House of Pain'

The Lions arrived at New Zealand rugby’s infamous “House of Pain” today, knowing history was against them emerging unscathed.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005

Lewis will be in Mood to face Otago: McGeechan

IAN McGEECHAN has insisted Lions flanker Lewis Moody will be available for selection against Otago on Saturday.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2005

Otago debut for Evans

Nick Evans will bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on All Blacks selection by making his debut for Otago against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2005

Henry has one eye on the future

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry had one eye on the future when he named the two teams for the All Blacks trial next month.

Tue, 24 May, 2005

Southern Hemisphere side triumph in charity game

Northern Hemisphere 19 Southern Hemisphere 54

Sat, 05 Mar, 2005

All Blacks at full strength as the French reshuffle

NEW ZEALAND coach John Mitchell last night outlined his intentions to end the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup campaign on a winning note by naming a full-strength side for the third place play-off.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

Play-off pair take different approaches

Beaten semi-finalists New Zealand and France have taken vastly different approaches to Thursday’s World Cup third-place play-off.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2003

Nonu will replace Umaga

Ma'a Nonu will replace injured centre Tana Umaga in a New Zealand side featuring nine personnel changes for Friday's World Cup clash against Canada.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

Nonu to fill Umaga's shoes

Ma’a Nonu was today named as replacement for injured centre Tana Umaga in a New Zealand side featuring nine personnel changes for Friday’s World Cup clash against Canada.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

All Blacks make nine changes

New Zealand have made nine changes for Friday's World Cup clash against Canada.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

All Blacks home on leave

All Black coach John Mitchell has agreed to release seven members of his World Cup squad for National Provincial Championship duty.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2003

All Blacks leave out top trio

New Zealand’s selectors have left Jonah Lomu and two other leading players - Christian Cullen and Andrew Mehrtens – out of their World Cup squad announced today.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2003

Thorn set to make Kiwi debut

Brad Thorn will make his first Test start in New Zealand’s Tri-Nations clash with South Africa on Saturday in a line-up that features five changes from that which thumped Australia 10 days ago.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2003

’Boks face the acid test from All Blacks

SOUTH AFRICA can prove their Tri-Nations triumph over Australia was no fluke by beating greatest rivals New Zealand at Loftus Stadium today.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

All Blacks axe eight after England defeat

New Zealand coach John Mitchell has wielded the axe after his side’s weekend defeat by England.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2003

Thorne gets All Black nod

Reuben Thorne will lead New Zealand in their June Tests against England, Wales and France, it was announced today.

Mon, 26 May, 2003