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All Blacks' Codie Taylor seeking redemption against Ireland in Chicago

Hooker Codie Taylor is eager to make amends for the All Blacks' loss to Ireland in Chicago in 2016 this weekend.

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Brian O'Driscoll: Ireland will continue to be a "laughing stock" until they reach a RWC semifinal

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll did not mince his words about his nation's abysmal Rugby World Cup record.

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Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Autumn Nations Series, including Springbok showdown

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Autumn Nations Series, with captain Caelan Doris returning from injury and several Lions stars included, as Ireland prepare to face New Zealand, Japan, Australia, and lastly the Springboks.

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Bulls unveil new captain, Bok legend Willie le Roux to start

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has wrung the changes ahead of Friday evening's United Rugby Championship fixture against Connacht in Galway, Ireland.

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Rugby powerhouses issue strong statement on R360 competition

Several of the world's biggest rugby unions have banded together to pour cold water on the formation of the proposed R360 league.

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France player handed 12-week ban for biting at Women's Rugby World Cup

France's Axelle Berthoumieu has been ruled out for the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after receiving a 12-week suspension for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in their quarter-final clash.

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