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New Zealand resist French fire to end 24 years of hurt
A nation would have gone into collective meltdown if this one had slipped by and, boy, it so nearly did.
Tony Ward: Rugby still struggling to touch Irish hearts and minds
When it was announced that New Zealand were to be awarded this World Cup back in November 2005, almost everybody knew it was the morally wrong decision. However, we also knew that the New Zealanders, as a rugby-loving people, would embrace the competition with every fibre of their being.
France facing fine for advancing on final haka
France are facing a fine of around €3,000 for advancing on the haka ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday.
Inside World Cup
Ghost of the past haunts Ireland
AN Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a bar ... the Welshman is still in New Zealand.
Triumph would mean the world to me admits Graham Henry
GRAHAM Henry admits it would be "marvellous" to see his New Zealand team crowned world champions.
Tony Ward: French heart makes for a fitting finale
Allez La France, Allez Les Bleus. They may have come up just short but Thierry Dusautoir et amis did themselves and the game proud.
- Peter Bills: All Blacks won the cup, but it was the locals who won hearts
- Hugh Farrelly: A final word from Down Under
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- Hugh Farrelly: 'Brave' French can soften Kiwis' cough
- Peter Bills: Pressure on All Blacks to stick to attacking guns and light up World
Australia defeat Wales to take bronze in Rugby World Cup
Australia overcame a crushing double injury setback to edge out battling Wales and take the World Cup's bronze medal prize.
Pictures: Ireland World Cup fans
• Pictures: Ireland v Wales
• Pictures: Ireland World Cup fans
• Pictures: Ireland v Russia
• Pictures: Ireland training sessions
• Pictures: Ireland v Australia
• Pictures: RWC's 30 greatest moments
• Pictures: Ireland player profiles
• Pictures: RWC opening ceremony
• Pictures: Ireland squad portraits
Best Irish rugby player of all time
It is a question that will pop up again and again this week as the clock ticks down to our World Cup quarter final game against Wales in Wellington on Saturday. Who is the best Irish rugby player of all time?
It is a question that will pop up again and again this week as the clock ticks down to our World Cup quarter final game against Wales in Wellington on Saturday. Who is the best Irish rugby player of all time?
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Ollie Campbell 5%
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Simon Geoghegan 2%
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Mike Gibson 11%
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Jackie Kyle 5%
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Willie John McBride 8%
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Brian O'Driscoll 56%
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Tony O'Reilly 2%
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Philip Orr 1%
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Fergus Slattery 2%
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Keith Wood 8%
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