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As the Rugby World Cup approaches, who are the world's best 15 players?

With Rugby Union's greatest event due to start in September, Harshan Jeyakumar reckons the top players on the planet are all from New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. With one notable exception. Posted July 22, 2007 by Harshan Jeyakumar

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Rugby World Cup: Can Murphy's law sink Argentina and get Ireland off the hook?

Coach Eddie O'Sullivan has finally seen the light (well, some think so) and set a Tiger on the Pumas. Recalled Leicester fullback Geordan Murphy's attacking flair could yet inspire the Irish to qualify. Posted September 26, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Argentina for the World Cup? We're talking RUGBY!

As preparations build for France later this year, the question is who can beat the All Blacks? Forget dark horses, instead think light blue Pumas. Posted June 08, 2007 by Harshan Jeyakumar

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Unproven All Blacks leave chink of light for Ireland's Heineken Cup heroes

New Zealand have rung the changes for their first Test of the 2008 season on Saturday. And although Graham Henry's men will start favourites, Munster's march through Europe to the Heineken Cup shows the Irish will be anything but a pushover. Posted June 03, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Rugby World Cup: Ireland face the Argentinian enemy within

The omens aren't good for Sunday's make-or-break clash with the Pool D leaders. Could it be that the Puma stalking the Leinster ranks gave the South Americans the lowdown on us? Posted September 29, 2007 by Michael Duncan

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Requiem to Irish rugby: Their World Cup disaster was always on the cards

After the untimely exit the healing process begins. It's time to broaden the horizons with tours to unfashionable zones considered. Posted October 03, 2007 by Michael Duncan

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The French must be fancied to fly the flag for the North

As the Super 14 and the European Championships reach the closing stages, we anxiously await the kick-off between the first South v North internationals since the Rugby World Cup. Will the Six Nations have hardened the European teams? Posted May 08, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Martin Johnson will make the English Rose bloom again at next year's Six Nations

The Welsh will look to defend their crown in 2009, carrying momentum and coaching stability into the next year whilst their competitors break in new coaches and still-evolving styles. But this author is putting his money on a rejuvenated England to lead the way. Posted May 08, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Kidney's poser: What exactly is the problem with Ireland's unpredictable rugby team?

The magician of Munster will try to work his magic on the national team after guiding the famed province to another Heineken Cup victory. But first he needs to establish what is wrong. Posted June 16, 2008 by James Mortimer

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O'Driscoll the key as Ireland find 50 reasons to beat the All Blacks

The men in green haven't managed it in 21 meetings with New Zealand - and it won't get any easier at Croke Park on Saturday. Posted November 13, 2008 by James Mortimer

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