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London Irish to play Saracens in the US as Aviva Premiership takes a lead from NFL

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

London Irish announce they will play 'home' game against Saracens in New Jersey next year

Rugby World Cup final: Australia star David Pocock reveals his secret inspiration - David Attenborough

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Australia's superb back-row watched films by the naturalist to wind down after Argentina win - and now wants to get the TV star a ticket for Saturday's final

British & Irish Lions XV selected from Rugby World Cup by Sir Ian McGeechan

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

In pics: Sir Ian McGeechan, the former British & Irish Lions coach, picks just two Englishmen for the 2017 New Zealand tour

Why Saracens’ Aviva Premiership title will always be tainted

1 decade ago by The Times

The time has come for last year’s Premiership title winners to have an asterisk by their name. Like this: Saracens*....

Nigel Owens’ life-change complete with final job

1 decade ago by The Times

Nigel Owens will take charge of the World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, completing an inspirational personal journey...

Drew Mitchell admits to spell in Fat club

1 decade ago by The Times

The jinking run with which Drew Mitchell set up Australia’s fourth try against Argentina on Sunday would not have been...

Mark Bennett on shortlist for Breakthrough Player of Year

1 decade ago by The Times

The growing strength of Scotland’s attacking play has won official recognition with Mark Bennett, the 22-year-old centre, winning one of...

Rugby World Cup: Australia's 'jokers, lovers and fighters' turn cultural eclecticism into a powerful advantage

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Cheika's Wallabies have been a breath of fresh air at this World Cup, with the endearingly eccentric David Pocock particularly impressing

John Key, New Zealand's Prime Minister, meets All Black Sam Whitelock following semi-final win: everybody laughs

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Sam Whitelock managed to make his Prime Minister look very small indeed when stooping to shake his hand following victory this weekend

Argentina leave Rugby World Cup in tears after semi-final loss to Australia but primed to fulfil 'frightening' potential

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Argentina will channel the bitter memory of gallant loss to Australia for 2019 World Cup, says Oliver Brown