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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.
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.
We have tools to cause shock - Clerc
"Someone has to be favourites," said Vincent Clerc, the brilliant little wing from Toulouse, as he chewed the fat ahead of this weekend's World Cup final with New Zealand at Eden Park.
I'll crack whip early, says RWC final referee Craig Joubert
THE referee for Sunday's Rugby World Cup final between France and the All Blacks says he will command players' respect early in the decisive match.
Hansen coy on New Zealand future
Steve Hansen has straight-batted speculation about his coaching future as New Zealand prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against France.
The man with Hollywood looks
IN A little more than 72 hours Marc Lièvremont may have stunned the rugby world. He may have moved from the low ground of controversy to the uplands of pure legend.
France relishing underdog status in Sunday’s final says Pascal Pape
PASCAL Pape accepts France could be excused for feeling like World Cup outcasts as they prepare to tackle New Zealand in Sunday's final.
Huw Bennett: Being so close was heartbreaking but we want to go out on a high
Huw Bennett says Wales will relish the prospect of tackling Australia in tomorrow's World Cup bronze medal match at Eden Park.
Paddy Power crown All Blacks world champions
CUSTOMERS of Ireland's largest bookmaker, Paddy Power, were celebrating with a haka of their own today as the bookie announced it is paying out on New Zealand as the winners of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
IRB to probe Gatland 'cheating' outburst
The World Cup has waited the best part of seven weeks for the delivery of a 'Gatland Grenade' and yesterday it finally arrived.
Pictures: Ireland World Cup fans
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• 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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