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New Zealand's Rugby World Cup stars fancy Bandon Grammar for the cup

Bandon Grammar School will hope to be inspired by a little reflected Rugby World Cup glory after two of New Zealand’s try scorers in Saturday’s final took time out from their celebrations to tip the school for next year’s Munster Senior Cup.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

Rapid rise and rise of Israel Folau spells danger for Ireland

The great Noel Kelly retired from rugby league in 1970 after what Americans would call a Hall of Fame career and, 43 years later, the suburb of Goodna in the Queensland city of Ipswich honoured their famous son by naming a street after him.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2013

Controversial rugby star Cooper set for pro boxing debut

Quade Cooper will make his professional boxing debut in February, but, as yet, is no closer to signing a new deal with the Australian Rugby Union.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2012

Cooper to make boxing bow in February

Quade Cooper will make his professional boxing debut in February, but is no closer to signing a new deal with the Australian Rugby Union.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

All Blacks mix it up for World Cup opener

A number of New Zealand fringe players have been given their chance to impress along with a solid mix of experience for Friday’s World Cup opener against Tonga.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011