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2023
Springboks' scrum delivers again as Bomb Squad make impact
RG Snyman scored a try off the bench as the South African scrum power told in the end.
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Oct 21st 2023, 10:49 PM
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Analysis: Beauden Barrett's moments of magic light up a brutal Test in Dublin
The 25-year-old World Rugby player of the year was superb on Saturday.
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Nov 21st 2016, 5:30 PM
Analysis: Ireland's defence slips up to allow Médard heartbreaker
The France fullback crossed for the winning converted try in the closing 10 minutes in Paris.
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Feb 16th 2016, 12:38 PM
'The old legs have got a bit of life in them!' - Dan Carter finishes with pride
The 33-year-old was sensational for New Zealand as they claimed a second consecutive World Cup.
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Oct 31st 2015, 9:01 PM
Here's The42's Team of the Champions Cup 1/4 finals
We just about managed to resist going with an all-Clermont XV.
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Apr 5th 2015, 8:00 PM
'The whole place is different' - Connacht and Marmion maintain momentum
The 22-year-old scored a superb second-half try to help his side to the top of the Pro12.
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Sep 19th 2014, 10:41 PM
Jonny Sexton kicks 21 points to send Racing into Top 14 semi-finals
The Ireland out-half was faultless from the tee in a composed performance for the Parisian club.
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May 9th 2014, 9:52 PM
James O'Connor man of the match in London Irish win
The controversial Australian star was the key man in the Premiership victory over Worcester.
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Jan 4th 2014, 5:21 PM
Three keys battles for Leinster to win against Northampton
Attacking fullbacks, physical blindsides and contrasting No. 8s; here are the vital match-ups.
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Dec 13th 2013, 4:41 PM
Pienaar shows his class as Ulster open with a win
The South African made a telling impact as a second half substitute in Ulster’s 22-16 win over Leicester.
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Oct 11th 2013, 10:49 PM
7 key areas in the Munster v Leinster derby
We take a look at some of the places where tomorrow’s inter-pro could be won and lost.
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Oct 4th 2013, 1:40 PM