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RWC #24: Ireland’s golden generation crash out in group of death

RWC #24: Ireland’s golden generation crash out in group of death

Eddie O’Sullivan’s side’s 2007 campaign a nadir moment for Ireland at the World Cup

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 12:00
RWC #25: Zinzan Brooke drops outrageous goal against England

RWC #25: Zinzan Brooke drops outrageous goal against England

The All Blacks start 1995 semi-final with a bang scoring 25 points in the first 25 minutes

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 12:00
RWC #26: Takudzwa Ngwenya smokes Bryan Habana

RWC #26: Takudzwa Ngwenya smokes Bryan Habana

Rugby’s fastest man meets his match in 2007 pool encounter between Springboks and USA

Mon Aug 24 2015 - 12:00
RWC #27: Serge Blanco magic sees France past Australia

RWC #27: Serge Blanco magic sees France past Australia

Wallabies denied a place in inaugural World Cup final as Les Bleus upset 1987 co-hosts

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 12:00
RWC #28: The Black Pearl scores four against Western Samoa

RWC #28: The Black Pearl scores four against Western Samoa

Chester Williams, South Africa’s only black player, is irrepressible in 1995 quarter-final

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 12:00
RWC #29: All Blacks beat France to conquer the world in 1987

RWC #29: All Blacks beat France to conquer the world in 1987

New Zealand become the first team to lift the Webb Ellis cup after beating the French 29-9

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 12:00
RWC #30: John Kirwan scores stunning solo try against Italy

RWC #30: John Kirwan scores stunning solo try against Italy

One of the Rugby World Cup’s best ever tries is scored in the first ever game back in 1987

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 12:00
RWC #31: Gavin Hastings misses but Rob Andrew makes no mistake

RWC #31: Gavin Hastings misses but Rob Andrew makes no mistake

Scotland fullback pushes easy kick wide before drop goal sends England into ’91 final

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 12:00
RWC #32: England’s dwarf throwing scandal

RWC #32: England’s dwarf throwing scandal

Martin Johnson’s side attend a ‘mad midget weekender’ after Argentina win in 2011

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 12:00
RWC #33: Elton Flatley’s nerves of steel keep Australia in 2003 final

RWC #33: Elton Flatley’s nerves of steel keep Australia in 2003 final

Wallabies centre lands late penalty to take game to extra time and keep hosts in World Cup

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 12:00
RWC #34: All Blacks put record score past Japan

RWC #34: All Blacks put record score past Japan

Records tumble as New Zealand run riot in 1995 World Cup with Marc Ellis scoring six

Sun Aug 16 2015 - 12:00
RWC #35: Keith Wood scores four tries against USA

RWC #35: Keith Wood scores four tries against USA

Ireland hooker joins the likes of Jonah Lomu crossing four times at Lansdowne Road in 1999

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 12:00
RWC #36: Gary Halpin gives the All Blacks the finger

RWC #36: Gary Halpin gives the All Blacks the finger

Ireland’s prop produces an interesting celebration after scoring in 1995 World Cup

Fri Aug 14 2015 - 12:00
RWC #37: Samoa can’t catch Bryan Habana as he runs in four

RWC #37: Samoa can’t catch Bryan Habana as he runs in four

South Africa winger shows why he’s the world’s best in 2007 World Cup opener

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 12:00
RWC #38: Brian O’Driscoll scores first Ireland try against USA

RWC #38: Brian O’Driscoll scores first Ireland try against USA

BOD opens international account at Lansdowne Road during 1999 World Cup opener

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 12:00
RWC #39: England stuffed by South Africa in 2007

RWC #39: England stuffed by South Africa in 2007

Reigning World Champions are humbled by the Springboks in Parisian Pool A encounter

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 12:00
RWC #40: New Zealand blame food poisoning on waitress ‘Suzie’

RWC #40: New Zealand blame food poisoning on waitress ‘Suzie’

The All Blacks squad were struck down by illness days before 1995 World Cup final

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 12:00
RWC #41: Fiji dump Wales out after Nantes thriller in 2007

RWC #41: Fiji dump Wales out after Nantes thriller in 2007

Another defeat to a Pacific Island nation for the Welsh who fail to reach quarter-finals

Sun Aug 09 2015 - 12:00
RWC #42: Andrew Sheridan destroys Australia’s frontrow

RWC #42: Andrew Sheridan destroys Australia’s frontrow

England’s giant loosehead ground the Wallabies into the ground in 2007 quarter-final

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 12:00
RWC #43: Tonga stun ramshackle France in Wellington

RWC #43: Tonga stun ramshackle France in Wellington

Final Pool A game of the 2011 World Cup provides one of the tournament’s biggest shocks

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 12:00
RWC #44: Huw Richards sees red for Wales against the All Blacks

RWC #44: Huw Richards sees red for Wales against the All Blacks

Secondrow is knocked out and sent off for his troubles in 1987 World Cup semi-final

Thu Aug 06 2015 - 12:00
RWC #45: South Africa and Canada’s Battle of Boet Erasmus

RWC #45: South Africa and Canada’s Battle of Boet Erasmus

Tempers flare during the Springboks’ final Pool A game of their 1995 World Cup

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 12:00
RWC #46: France march on the Haka before 2011 final

RWC #46: France march on the Haka before 2011 final

Thierry Dusautoir’s underdogs accept New Zealand’s challenge at expectant Eden Park

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 12:00
RWC #47: Brian Lima plays in a record fifth World Cup

RWC #47: Brian Lima plays in a record fifth World Cup

The Samoan legend produced a moment of tackling magic 16 years after his debut

Mon Aug 03 2015 - 12:00
RWC #48: Australia beat Namibia 142-0 in 2003

RWC #48: Australia beat Namibia 142-0 in 2003

World Cup hosts rack up a tournament record winning margin at the Adelaide Oval

Sun Aug 02 2015 - 12:00
RWC #49: George North becomes youngest scorer at World Cup

RWC #49: George North becomes youngest scorer at World Cup

Wales’ mountain of a winger was 19 years and 166 days against Namibia in 2011

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 12:00
RWC #50: New Zealand 70 Italy 6, 1987

RWC #50: New Zealand 70 Italy 6, 1987

The All Blacks' heavy defeat of Italy marked the opening game of the first ever tournament

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 12:00
Premier League 2015: Month-by-month 10 of the best

Premier League 2015: Month-by-month 10 of the best

The fixtures to keep an early eye out for next season

Thu Jun 18 2015 - 02:38
England at Malahide  a rare test for Ireland in 2015

England at Malahide a rare test for Ireland in 2015

William Porterfield’s side remain starved of chances against the big guns despite World Cup showing

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 19:35
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Stage is set for Slammin’ Sam, Connacht need Muliaina to roll back the years, Harrington makes slow start in Houston and Ian O’Riordan interviews Pat McQuaid

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 09:29
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Leinster XV starting to take shape, Muliaina to leave Connacht for Zebre, English FA fearful over anti-IRA chanting and Harrington relishing his return to Augusta

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 09:00
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Long keeps Ireland’s Euro 2016 hopes alive, Buckley’s late point keeps Kilkenny up, Rhys Ruddock to miss the rest of the season and O’Brien struggling to make 2000 Guineas weight

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 08:42
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Henry Shefflin exits stage left, Barrett leaps to defence of Fitzgerald, Leinster must win their remaining league games and Heffernan a step away from Olympic bronze

Thu Mar 26 2015 - 10:26
Katie Taylor still struggling with  wrist injury ahead of Baku

Katie Taylor still struggling with wrist injury ahead of Baku

World Champion boxer still at the forefront of Irish female sporting dominance

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 16:46
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

King Henry is set to abdicate, injuries put Robbie Brady in line for Poland start, champions Dundalk to strong for Bohs and Ruby Walsh odds-on for tenth jockeys title

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 08:24
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Scotland result remains priority for Schmidt, Kilkenny face relegation play-off, last men standing Everton follow suit and Padraig Harrington returns to form at Bay Hill

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 08:40
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Touch judge to blame for controversial penalty, GPA to investigate treatment of Clare hurlers, Liverpool win at Swansea and Roche relishing life in roasting Texas

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 10:09
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Rooney gets off canvas to knock out Spurs, England favourites for Championship, Tipperary get the better of Kilkenny and Ireland proud despite World Cup exit

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 08:48
‘Out-thought and outclassed’: English media reacts to Ireland’s win

‘Out-thought and outclassed’: English media reacts to Ireland’s win

The UK press have lauded Ireland and dismissed England’s World Cup chances

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 11:30
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Joe Schmidt’s green machine rumbles on, Mourinho picks up first silverware of second tenure, Kerry beat Dublin in fiery encounter while Ireland ready to face down De Villiers

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 09:31
O’Connell: England win would be up there with ‘anything we’ve achieved’

O’Connell: England win would be up there with ‘anything we’ve achieved’

Ireland captain relishing battle with what he considers the strongest English side he has faced

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 18:00
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Poor night in Europe for British contingent, Jordi Murphy set to replace Jamie Heaslip, Rory outshone by Harrington in Honda and new GAA chairman profiled

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 09:11
Ireland squeeze past UAE but must improve death bowling

Ireland squeeze past UAE but must improve death bowling

William Porterfield’s have two World Cup wins but bowling in last 15 overs a concern

Wed Feb 25 2015 - 16:00
Ulster’s Stuart McCloskey handed four week ban

Ulster’s Stuart McCloskey handed four week ban

Centre was sent off for dangerous clearing out in scrappy win over Edinburgh at Murrayfield

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 18:53
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Manchester United to play Arsenal in FA Cup quarters, Heaslip to miss England match, Ireland prove minnows tag is an insult and Bryan Cullen holds no retirement regrets

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 08:30
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Ireland sink Windies in World Cup opener, Arsenal and Bradford reach FA Cup quarters, Lowry misses out on top 10 and Ireland begin recovery ahead of England game

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 09:09
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Sexton, Heaslip and O’Brien return for France, Ireland women looking to upset the odds, Ireland sink further in Fifa rankings and Padraig Harrington turns back the clock

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 08:35
Michael Hoey breaks course record to lead Thailand Classic

Michael Hoey breaks course record to lead Thailand Classic

Ballymoney man cards eight birdies in faultless round while Damien McGrane struggles

Thu Feb 12 2015 - 09:31
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Chelsea leave it late but maintain title charge, Man United labour again, Ireland Lions trio in line to return against France and Tiger Woods announces indefinite break from golf

Thu Feb 12 2015 - 08:36
Peter Lawrie soars up Malaysian Open leaderboard

Peter Lawrie soars up Malaysian Open leaderboard

Dubliner produces faultless second round while Graeme McDowell slips to eighth place

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 15:27
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