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Rugby

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'Key weapon' - Ireland's opponents Japan aim high at Rugby World Cup after naming squad
'We're not going to bullsh*t ourselves saying 'that might be the best thing for us''
'We're mixing it up' - Ireland steer clear of box kicks for now
'I think Jack Conan is the best eight in the country right now'
'When you're beaten like that, it hurts. We need to go back to playing as a team'
Ireland set to hand Beirne and Addison starts as POM moves to 7
'I got a bit of a scare' - Murray on injury worry during 'embarrassing' defeat to England
England call for loosehead cover but deliver good news on Vunipola
Returning Ryan focused on fixing Ireland's defence and lineout
Hansen admits he has 'rolled the dice' on Retallick fitness with one eye on quarters
Ex-Highlander Faddes feeling right at home with Ulster's style of play
Felix Jones joins Rassie's Springboks backroom for Rugby World Cup
Shock in All Blacks' World Cup squad as 108-cap Owen Franks dropped
Positive progress puts Carbery in line to recover for World Cup opener
Decision on Ireland's World Cup captaincy not finalised, says Schmidt
Carty starts at 10 and POM set to captain as Schmidt looks for response
'We’ve had no chats about a British and Irish League' - Pro14 boss
O'Driscoll nervous for Schmidt's Ireland after 'horror performance' in London
Ulster unveil new home and away kits for 2019-20 season
Healy 'bullish' about injury comeback as Ireland carefully manage Sexton and Earls
Friend's Connacht set for Russia trip to play Ireland's World Cup opponents
Schmidt: 'Nothing mitigates losing the way we did. It's an unacceptable result'
Exeter Chiefs forward Skinner ruled out of Scotland's World Cup campaign
South Africa looking to appoint Felix Jones to coaching team - reports
'He'll give it every shot to be ready' - Van Graan hopeful for Carbery
Short-term signings possible as Munster await final Ireland World Cup squad
'Munster is an amazing club. The supporter base, they're fanatics'
Kolisi named skipper as Erasmus unveils South Africa's World Cup squad
Springbok star Etzebeth denies assaulting homeless man
France's Gabrillagues appeals six-week ban in bid to save his World Cup
Analysis: England run rampant through Ireland's defensive horror show
Schmidt needs to find answers after record hammering by England
Ireland have to stay 'open-minded' on selection after poor performances
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
O'Gara's La Rochelle reign begins in defeat to Clermont
Ireland's shortcomings limit Byrne's chance to show his qualities
Keith Treacy's incredible battle with alcohol and depression, and the week's best sportswriting
'It hurts right now. That's a big score to offer up' - Schmidt looks towards Wales
Keenan's late try seals pre-season win for Leinster in Canada
Gatland ready to experiment in next week's warm-up against Ireland