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# Green army

Rugby HQ's top five 'fans gone wild' features the Irish at RWC2011

Togas, polar bear suits, Borat mankinis and falling over; the Irish fans delivered in New Zealand.

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Jun 12th 2014, 3:19 PM

# CCTV

New Zealand bouncer convicted of stealing THAT Mike Tindall video

The England skipper — who is married to Zara Philips — made headlines at the Rugby World Cup in 2011.

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Apr 18th 2013, 10:29 AM

# RIP

All Black legend Jock Hobbs dies

Player-turned-administrator played major part in bringing the World Cup to New Zealand before he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Mar 13th 2012, 10:52 AM

# Comeback

Back in harness: David Wallace returns to Munster squad

Irish international is on the brink of a long-awaited comeback from injury as Munster prepare to face Aironi.

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Mar 7th 2012, 4:08 PM

# moody blues

Lewis Moody forced to retire with shoulder injury

The 33-year-old stepped down from Test rugby last October after captaining England at the World Cup in New Zealand.

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Mar 6th 2012, 12:15 PM

# Six Nations 2012

Open thread: how do you expect Ireland to do against Wales today?

The time for talk from experts, pundits and players talk is almost over. What do you think will happen today in Ballsbridge?

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Feb 5th 2012, 8:01 AM

# Shambles

No s**t: Woodward says he would have handled England WC campaign differently

Clive Woodward has sympathised with Martin Johnson but says the recently deposed coach got things wrong both on and off the pitch.

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Jan 8th 2012, 12:46 PM

# Looking Back

The sporting year in review: October

The Rugby World Cup came to a close, Ireland qualified for the Euro 2012 playoffs and the GAA All Stars were announced. How was it for you?

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Dec 30th 2011, 6:00 PM

# time out

Back to the future 2: our writers look forward to 2012... and reflect on the year just past

Sean O’Brien facts, Trap’s cat is in the sack and Jo Canning bringing sexy back. Join us by the fore for a chat.

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Dec 27th 2011, 9:54 AM

# Final whistle

Back to the future: our writers reflect on the year just past... and look forward to 2012

So how was it for you? Join our writers for a moment of quiet reflection – and an auto-tuned Trap.

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Dec 26th 2011, 8:28 AM

# Christmas

The Score.ie's sporting Advent calendar: day 25

It’s finally here! To celebrate, here’s two men in pyjamas preparing their breakfast to music – just like you.

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Dec 25th 2011, 11:50 AM

# Developing story

Gallery: here’s 83 of our favourite sports pictures from the past 12 months

It was quite a year – this is how 2011 looked through your favourite sports photographers’ lenses.

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Dec 25th 2011, 9:21 AM

# Controversy

Unnamed player fails Rugby World Cup drugs test

The IRB has confirmed that the unnamed individual played for one of the sides that failed to make it past the group stages of the tournament.

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Dec 9th 2011, 2:11 PM

# Anger Management

Leaks are 'not a true reflection of the squad,' insists Johnson

Johnson has echoed claims made by Rob Andrew that the information in the controversial documents was exaggerated.

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Nov 25th 2011, 3:46 PM

# Denial

Rumours of our dwarf-throwing are greatly exaggerated, claims O’Brien

The Ireland player rejected English allegations that they behaved poorly at the World Cup, when talking to reporters yesterday.

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Nov 25th 2011, 12:41 PM

# Twickileaks

England trio refused RFU advice to pay off Dunedin hotel maid

James Haskell, Chris Ashton and Dylan Hartley were allegedly advised to pay Annabel Newton NZ$30,000 in “hush money”.

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Nov 25th 2011, 11:41 AM

# Going nowhere

RFU director Rob Andrew vows not to resign

The official says English rugby has hit “rock bottom” following the embarrassing leak of documents relating to their World Cup failure.

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Nov 24th 2011, 3:28 PM

# Whodunnit?

One more question ma'am: RFU hire former detective to investigate leaks

Meanwhile, an unnamed England coach has suggested the information in the leaks was exaggerated.

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Nov 24th 2011, 11:11 AM

# saving face

Disappointed Moody will 'learn to live with criticism'

The star has responded to the damning evaluation he received in the controversial leaked documents relating to England’s failed World Cup bid.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 2:53 PM

# Disgrace

Money-hungry English stars slammed in leaked World Cup reviews

Leaked documents accuse one senior player of responding to defeat against France by saying ‘There’s £35k just gone down the toilet.’

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Nov 23rd 2011, 11:02 AM

# Crime and Punishment

Samoan rugby coach fined 100 pigs for World Cup failure

Tuala Matthew Vaea, who has since been relieved of his position, was accused of not earning the respect of his players.

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Nov 22nd 2011, 4:30 PM

# Such sweet sorrow

Johno: It wasn't an easy decision, but now's the time to go

Johnson denies that decision to resign was a “knee-jerk” response to England’s Rugby World Cup disappointment.

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Nov 16th 2011, 5:43 PM

# On the road (again)

O'Sullivan flies the Eagles' nest

Eddie O’Sullivan confirmed today that he is stepping down as head coach of the US Eagles rugby team.

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Nov 16th 2011, 4:28 PM

# Bye Bye

Over and out: Johnson quits as England boss

Martin Johnson will confirm his resignation as England manager later this morning, according to reports.

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Nov 16th 2011, 11:24 AM

# Freebie

An RFU free bar kick-started England's infamous 'dwarfgate' night out

Reports suggest that the RFU funded the English rugby team’s drinking before their ill-advised night out in Queenstown’s Altitude Bar.

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Nov 15th 2011, 3:07 PM

# Bye Bye

England drop Tindall for Queenstown shenanigans

Chris Ashton and James Haskell were also landed with suspended fines for their inappropriate behaviour in New Zealand.

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Nov 11th 2011, 12:05 PM

# Back in black

You again? Ireland confirm New Zealand tour dates

Ireland will face the newly-crowned world champions at the stadium the All Blacks won the title, Eden Park in the first Test.

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Nov 8th 2011, 6:25 PM

# Opinion

BOD-given luck: what the star's injury might mean for Irish rugby

Ireland and Leinster may be down a match-winning talisman, but the temporary loss of Brian O’Driscoll may prove the opportunity Ireland didn’t know it was waiting for.

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Nov 7th 2011, 8:11 PM

# Get over it

What a load of balls! Wilkinson lashes out at World Cup organisers

The England star has a few choice words for the tournament chiefs in his forthcoming autobiography.

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Nov 7th 2011, 12:47 PM

# Right Call

A Welshman thinks that Alain Rolland was right to send Sam Warburton off

And that Welshman’s name is Sam Warburton.

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Nov 4th 2011, 10:53 AM

# Safe

Going nowhere: Johnson set to remain as England manager

The ex-World Cup-winning captain looks likely to stay on as coach, but he will be forced to change the majority of his backroom staff.

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Nov 1st 2011, 11:50 AM

# Time to say goodbye

Won and done: Henry steps down as All Blacks coach

Victory over France was Graham Henry’s last game as New Zealand coach, the 65-year-old confirmed this morning.

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Nov 1st 2011, 10:37 AM

# Obvious

Harinordoquy: 'I felt [Lièvremont] was lost'

The back row dynamo has come out swinging against France’s maverick coach in his first major interview since the Rugby World Cup.

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Oct 31st 2011, 6:10 PM

# RWC2011

Regretful Moody would have stopped English players from having any fun

Lewis Moody says he’d have prohibited England’s players from going out drinking if he had his time back.

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Oct 30th 2011, 2:21 PM

# Back To Business

The war at home… here’s what you might have missed in domestic rugby recently

It’s time to move on. The World Cup is but a memory – but away from the international stage, there’s more than enough to keep you entertained.

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Oct 28th 2011, 9:54 AM

# Gizza Job

Graham Henry says he would talk to the RFU about 'development' role

World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has only been unemployed since the weekend but he is already plotting a return to the world of rugby.

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Oct 27th 2011, 2:18 PM

# Telling Tales

Samoan captain accuses team management of drunken buffoonery

The team’s executive, meanwhile, does its best Withnail impression while refusing to admit it has a problem.

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Oct 26th 2011, 12:35 PM

# Ibeefah!

Here's one more Sean O'Brien fact: he carried Jimmy Bullard around Ibiza

An unlikelier pair we’ve never met: the Tullow Tank and English football’s jester on a Mediterranean boat cruise.

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Oct 25th 2011, 9:53 PM

# Injustice

Wales drop two places in latest rugby world ranking

Warren Gatland’s side were one of the highlights of the World Cup, but the most recent ranking sees them drop below both Ireland and Argentina.

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Oct 25th 2011, 3:08 PM

# Have your say

Poll: What's your favourite memory of the 2011 Rugby World Cup?

In what has generally been regarded as an excellent tournament, we recall some of the moments that defined the event. What’s been your highlight?

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Oct 25th 2011, 2:24 PM