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In pictures: John Hayes bids farewell to rugby

In pictures: John Hayes bids farewell to rugby

For Munster supporters, St Stephen’s Day was no ordinary St Stephen’s Day. It brought the end of an era as John Hayes played his 217th and final game for the province.
Top five on-field rugby videos of the year

Top five on-field rugby videos of the year

Spectacular drop goals, one handed pick-up tries, interfering parents and a knockout punch on the detestable Chris Ashton, it was an eventuful 2011 on the rugby field.
Leinster v Munster: Five game-deciding battles

Leinster v Munster: Five game-deciding battles

It’s Leinster v Munster at the Aviva tonight, so as usual, everything’s at stake. Here's where the first big inter-provincial of the season could be won and lost.
Interview: Ireland star Ronan O'Gara

Interview: Ireland star Ronan O'Gara

Ireland's veteran out-half talks about learning from past World Cup experiences, the battle with Jonny Sexton and how Quade Cooper can be "got at".
World cup Retro: Zinzan Brooke's audacious drop goal

World cup Retro: Zinzan Brooke's audacious drop goal

If Jonah Lomu hadn’t gone and scored four tries, the 1995 World Cup semi-final would probably be remembered for an outrageous piece of skill by the great Zinzan Brooke.
New RTE pundit Ben Kay's English perspective on Ireland's chances

New RTE pundit Ben Kay's English perspective on Ireland's chances

Ahead of tomorrow's big kick-off, new RTE rugby pundit Ben Kay talks to JOE about squaring up to fellow pundits, Ireland’s chances of success and the problem with Brian O’Driscoll.
Video: Munster go ... blue?

Video: Munster go ... blue?

Think of Munster Rugby - what colour comes to mind? A seething mass of red, right? So why have they been dousing themselves in blue paint?
World Cup Retro: Lomu announces himself to the world

World Cup Retro: Lomu announces himself to the world

Although New Zealand didn’t win the tournament, the 1995 World Cup will largely remembered for the spectacular contribution of an All-Black left wing who was something of a freak of nature.
World Cup Retro: 2003 - Wilkinson kicks England into history

World Cup Retro: 2003 - Wilkinson kicks England into history

As much as it pains us to admit it, Jonny Wilkinson’s drop goal to seal the 2003 World Cup for England will be forever a standout moment in rugby history.
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