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Maro Itoje first to fall in England World Cup selection cull

1 decade ago by The Times

The first cut is the deepest. Maro Itoje’s remarkable rise to prominence will be checked today when Stuart Lancaster, the...

Dates of 2017 Lions Tour Matches Confirmed

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The dates and times of the 10 matches in the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand have been confirmed, starting with a clash against a Provincial Union XV side on June 3 and concluding with...

Cole making the best of injury-hit season

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

An injury-hit season gave Dan Cole a chance to reflect and reload - and he insists it'll mean he's at the peak of his powers for the World Cup.

All Blacks seek to make title history

1 decade ago by IRB

Successfully defending the Rugby World Cup will be New Zealand's most challenging task as no champion has yet recorded back-to-back triumphs.

RWC 2015 set to reach record audiences in India

1 decade ago by IRB

World Rugby has announced the appointment of SONY SIX, India’s premier sports and entertainment broadcaster, as a Rugby World Cup 2015 rights holding broadcaster.

World Club 7s To Host Munster-Connacht Pre-Season Clash

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

An already exciting weekend of rugby action at the Limerick World Club 7s has been further bolstered by the news that Connacht will now play their pre-season game against Munster at Thomond Park on the...

Connacht v Grenoble Tickets On Sale Tomorrow

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht have announced that tickets for thei opening pre-season friendly against FC Grenoble will go on sale this Friday (July 10) with a special 'Power Hour' offer from 10am-11am whereby supporters can...

Six Nations pain fuels my hunger for World Cup spot - Trimble

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It's been a long and gruelling road to recovery but as Andrew Trimble settles himself into the familiar surrounds of Ravenhill, the smile returns to his face.

Six Nations pain fuels my hunger for World Cup spot - Andrew Trimble

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It's been a long and gruelling road to recovery but as Andrew Trimble settles himself into the familiar surrounds of Ravenhill, the smile returns to his face.

Treatment of poorer cousins shames the game

1 decade ago by The Times

For reasons that ought to be obvious, it probably takes Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, the Samoa Prime Minister, quite a bit...