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2023
Rassie
'We don't want to be this wonderful rugby team that the whole world loves'
16 Oct 2023
6.3k
14
Brain power
The Springboks don't get enough credit for their rugby intellect
16 Oct 2023
9.8k
11
reflection
O'Connell believes Ireland inspired the nation despite World Cup exit
16 Oct 2023
4.7k
21
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Dupont
'I'm not sure the refereeing was up to the level of what was at stake'
15 Oct 2023
23.0k
20
Rugby World Cup
Springboks march on in World Cup defence as les Bleus come up short
15 Oct 2023
30.6k
53
Epic
Springboks march on in World Cup defence as les Bleus come up short
15 Oct 2023
8.1k
62
what if
This quarter-final exit feels all the more dispiriting because it was different
15 Oct 2023
5.0k
10
trailing
How a damaging first quarter left Ireland chasing the All Blacks in vain
15 Oct 2023
6.6k
2
The Boss
'It's the end for this team' - Farrell says Earls will retire along with Sexton
15 Oct 2023
16.0k
47
the end
'It’s the best group I've ever been part of' - Johnny Sexton bows out
14 Oct 2023
6.7k
33
Dejection
Heartbreak for Farrell's Ireland as All Blacks hand them World Cup exit
14 Oct 2023
17.0k
141
here we go
Ireland are on the brink of history. The All Blacks stand in their way
14 Oct 2023
3.1k
4
HENDY
'He's got this freakish strength... he's a really intelligent guy too'
13 Oct 2023
11.2k
6
Innovation
The analyst who sits beside Andy Farrell during Ireland games
13 Oct 2023
16.0k
6
Bizarre
Ireland laugh off suggestion of spying on All Blacks training
13 Oct 2023
12.5k
20
mack
'Sprightly' Mack Hansen comes through Ireland's captain's run
13 Oct 2023
7.8k
21
ringer
After stellar job on the wing, Ringrose ready to rock at 13 against All Blacks
13 Oct 2023
4.5k
11
Respect
'Peter is a warrior. He's a legend of the game and of Irish rugby'
13 Oct 2023
12.3k
8
Dropped
'He breached the protocol, nothing major' - Foster on decision to drop Telea
12 Oct 2023
11.5k
14
Team news
All Blacks wing Telea misses World Cup QF after disciplinary breach
12 Oct 2023
15.6k
21
Selection
This Ireland team are more than capable of making history this weekend
12 Oct 2023
3.2k
4
mental skills
Farrell and his Ireland side have moved past the 'inferiority complex'
12 Oct 2023
5.3k
7
fresh faces
McCarthy's meteoric rise continues as O'Brien finally gets his chance
11 Oct 2023
10.4k
2
Respect
'We ran out of beer pretty quickly. New Zealand brought in theirs'
11 Oct 2023
19.2k
11
Wide men
Ireland have their wacky, wonderful wing duo to face the Kiwis
11 Oct 2023
12.6k
4
Team news
Hansen and Lowe included in Ireland team to face All Blacks
11 Oct 2023
19.0k
72
Analysis
What Johnny Sexton continues to do at the age of 38 is remarkable
10 Oct 2023
10.3k
13
Selection
Ireland increasingly optimistic on Lowe while Hansen not ruled out yet
10 Oct 2023
15.2k
51
OFFICIAL
Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland's quarter-final against All Blacks
10 Oct 2023
10.5k
45
Threats
All Blacks XV has changed notably since losing series to Ireland
10 Oct 2023
17.0k
3
mindset
'We have massive belief' - Ireland's Doris sets sights on All Blacks
10 Oct 2023
4.9k
7
Building
Astonishing TV figures and support show Ireland are capturing imagination
9 Oct 2023
12.3k
14
Analysis
Two moments from stand-in wings that sum up Ireland's adaptability
9 Oct 2023
9.3k
7
talisman
Momentous boost for France with Antoine Dupont cleared to return
9 Oct 2023
6.3k
9
Injury Update
Hansen and Lowe 'making good strides' as Ryan sees specialist
9 Oct 2023
21.7k
17
History Beckons
Ireland are (marginal) favourites for a World Cup QF against New Zealand
9 Oct 2023
9.1k
16
squad depth
Ryan's injury a big concern as Ireland consider their options
8 Oct 2023
28.2k
5
Anthem
'I've seen them singing the Cranberries. Hopefully they're not singing on Saturday'
8 Oct 2023
38.2k
21
Analysis
The remarkable 18-phase Irish defensive grandstand that broke Scotland
8 Oct 2023
8.0k
4
Injury Update
Earls hamstring strain adds to injury concerns for Ireland
8 Oct 2023
20.0k
18
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