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The best thing about Fionnuala McCormack’s glorious denunciation of the sham that is international sport is that this is a fraud in which so many are complicit, writes Paul Rouse.

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The best yet to come? The World Cup is down to the last four nations, but though the hosts bowed out at the pool stage for the first time, England has put on a memorable tournament, garnished by some standout interventions from players, referees and supporters...

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