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Brian O'Driscoll explores Irish rugby's powerful role during the Troubles
Brian O'Driscoll tells ESPN how his upcoming documentary Shoulder to Shoulder explores how the sport of rugby united the island of Ireland during times of war.
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Stade de France to host RWC 2023 final
The Rugby World Cup 2023 final is set to be played at the Stade du France, according to France's bid leader Claude Atcher.
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Billy Vunipola out of autumn internationals
England will be without Billy Vunipola for the autumn internationals after he fractured his arm in Saracens' win over Glasgow Warriors at the weekend.
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Joy for Dane Coles after 'tough year'
A storming 20-metre run chasing a loose ball in slippery conditions last Friday was all it took for Dane Coles to convince All Blacks coach Steve Hansen to include the hooker in his squad for the end-of-season tour.
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Hansen: Matt Todd selection not policy change
There has been no change to the All Blacks' selection policy of choosing only New Zealand-based players, according to coach Steve Hansen.
Rugby
Auckland bolter in All Blacks' spring tour squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has included uncapped Blues back-rower Dalton Papali'i among a 32-man squad for the five-Test tour of Japan and Europe.
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Vunipola brothers both injured in Saracens win
Billy and Mako Vunipola both went off injured in Saracens' victory over Glasgow on Sunday, putting their participation in England's Autumn internationals in doubt.
Tui to miss Wallabies spring tour
Tui will spend some time away from the game after some personal struggles.
Rugby
Brits poised for Super Rugby return
The hooker has received an offer to play for the Bulls next season, but he is believed to be on the verge of doing a deal with the Stormers, for whom he played from 2006 to 2009 and again in 2011.
Rugby
Hughes to learn England fate on Oct. 17
Nathan Hughes will learn whether he can play any part in England's November internationals when he faces a second disciplinary hearing on Oct. 17.
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Rugby Championship: All Blacks, Wallabies, Springboks, Pumas resume play
How do the Wallabies pick up the pieces? What do the All Blacks actually need to work on? And what have been the key learnings from two Springboks-Pumas clashes? The Rugby Championship restarts this week.
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