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Old boys club set to remain in power at World Rugby; IRFU chef cooking up a storm

My favourite sporting moment: Les Bleus tear up formbook to stun New Zealand

I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks

Leaked: The disciplinary report on Saracens’ salary cap breach

A copy of the 103-page disciplinary report has been leaked to Sky News

Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?

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It’ll be all black for a while but New Zealand will rise again

Steve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to England

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery’s move to Munster showed Ireland’s failure to evolve

In absence of constant evolution, our game plan became the rock Ireland perished upon

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Ireland and New Zealand welcome appointment of Owens

Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion

Rugby World Cup: Inhumane heat equals torture on the lungs under the Misaki dome

Ireland must endure purgatory of intense humidity during showdown with Russians

Captain Johnny Sexton confirms he is fit to kick at goal

The Misaki is like playing rugby inside a sauna and water breaks will be allowed

Rugby World Cup: Sexton starts as Ireland make 11 changes for Russia

Outhalf Johnny Sexton to lead side in Kobe; Jordi Murphy straight into the side

Rugby World Cup: Ireland close off training session to public for a second time

Tuesday’s session against the Kobelco Steelers was due to be an open event

Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty

‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’

Rugby World Cup - Japan v Ireland: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

All you need to know for Joe Schmidt's team's second pool game in Shizuoka

Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

RWC moments: The All Blacks leave it to Beaver

New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalf

Steve Hansen: 'I can’t be telling you Irish too much'

New Zealand coach playing cards close to his chest in quest for ‘threepeat’

Johnny Sexton’s World Cup redemption starts now

When it comes to the showpiece of the world game, Ireland’s outhalf remains mired in regret

World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

Back in Black: New Zealand’s 36-0 win leaves Wallabies thunderstruck

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Enda Kenny and Bear Grylls win charity royal regatta

Former taoiseach part of victorious crew at event off the Isle of Wight on Thursday

Gordon D’Arcy: What it takes to be a successful rugby coach

It’s one thing to be a great rugby player, but to motivate players is another job altogether

Finn Russell will be Scotland’s key man in Murrayfield

Gregor Townsend is right to gamble on his instinctive playmaker in Ireland clash

Ireland dominate nominees for Rugby Union Writers’ Club award

Joe Schmidt, Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and Stuart Lancaster all nominated

The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the Year

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

Gordon D’Arcy: My part in the greatest Irish victory that never was

Schmidt’s side have grown since and Chicago 2016 changed the narrative for Irish rugby

Ronan O’Gara: Beauden Barrett holds the key in All Black Test

Former Ireland outhalf believes playing field between sides has never been so level

Gordon D’Arcy: Schmidt's road to World Cup history starts now

Irish system gave coach everything he needed to transform Ireland into a top team

Autumn Series: Friendly fire will be as keenly felt as ever

There will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup looming

Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’

Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

The Offload: Steve Hansen sees the value of coming straight at issues

Ireland picked Johnny Sexton when he played in Paris, so why not white-hot winger Zebo?

Ronan O’Gara: The world's most interesting young coach

Former Ireland outhalf’s time with Crusaders helping him to master his new trade

Game-time is key if Ireland are to succeed at 2019 World Cup

David Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depth

David Pocock takes up where he left off: right in the middle of things

Australian flanker shows he still has tons to offer after 18-month international sabbatical

Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Liam Toland: Leinster’s ability to adjust sees them home in Bilbao

Racing 92 didn’t fatigue as expected because they were able to dictate tempo of the game

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