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All Blacks to play France in November

January 5th, 2009
PARIS - France will play the All Blacks and Springboks in test matches in November it was announced today.The French will play South Africa on ...

Rugby: Mitchell to ‘temper’ behaviour

January 5th, 2009
PERTH - Western Force rugby coach John Mitchell has had his coaching restrictions against him lifted by the club - although an independent review is ...

Warriors star missing presumed dead

January 5th, 2009
New Zealand Warriors rugby league star Sonny Fai is missing, presumed drowned, after being swept out to sea off a beach near Auckland. The 20-year-old forward, ...

Carter stars in Perpignan win

January 5th, 2009
Despite carrying an Archilles injury, All Blacks Fly-half Dan Carter played a leading role in Perpignan's victory over Brive. More: continued here

Question mark over Heyneke’s future

January 5th, 2009
Leicester Tigers coach Heyneke Meyer's future with the club has been thrown into doubt after the coach received news of illness within his family. More: ...

Tipoki out of pool finale after injury in Thomond clash

January 5th, 2009
THERE was good news for Munster and Ireland yesterday when it emerged that out-half Ronan O'Gara's injury sustained in the 37-11 defeat to Ulster in ...

Williams gives Humphreys nod to step into O’Gara’s boots

January 5th, 2009
ULSTER coach Matt Williams has backed Ian Humphreys to play a role in Ireland's upcoming Six Nations campaign after the out-half inspired his team to ...

McGahan picks up the pieces

January 5th, 2009
"WE got a kick in the backside last weekend and got another one tonight. We hope that we won't get any more." More: ...

Healy pounces as Con bridge 20-year gap

January 5th, 2009
CORK Constitution claimed the ODM Munster Senior Cup for the first time in 20 years after securing a hard-earned 21-13 final victory over a plucky ...

Hougaard inspires Leicester to victory

January 5th, 2009
Despite the absence of their South African coach, Leicester Tigers beat Bath with the help of another South African. More: continued here