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Why France are the Harvey Two-Face of world rugby
France's 34-21 win over Scotland in their Six Nations opener was in sharp contrast to their defeat to Australia last year. If you like to be surprised, keep your eyes trained on France’s rugby team...
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Will French barbs derail England's rugby revival?
England are fired up after winning their first two Six Nations matches against Wales and Italy. When you say you don’t like your opponent, just days before a potentially championship-deciding match,...
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CNN's all-time Rugby World Cup XV
Jonah Lomu's 15 World Cup tries have secured his place in our World Cup XV, but who else has made the cut? It’s a thankless task tackling the sports fans’ most-heated debate –- picking a greatest ever...
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Bagpipe ban puts wind up Scottish rugby fans
Bagpipes are a huge part of the occasion for Scottish rugby fans. (Getty Images) (CNN) – Last year’s soccer World Cup in South Africa was memorable for many reasons, not least because of the...
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'Auld enemies' bring rivalry to New Zealand
Scotland captain David Sole epitomized the fierce rivalry between the two neighbors. (CNN) – No matter what the sport is, major tournaments always throw up intriguing match-ups, contests that go...
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Who will come out on top in rugby's north-south face off?
Ireland's victory over Australia in the pool stage has caused a north-south divide in the last eight of the World Cup. The 2011 Rugby World Cup has turned into a battle between the northern and the...
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Adoration of the All Blacks: Why NZ must win the World Cup
New Zealand fans hold up a banner urging the All Blacks not to choke during their clash with Argentina. Flying to New Zealand for the final fortnight of the Rugby World cup is a bit like walking into...
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Young guns hold key in clash of rugby's titans
New Zealand's Aaron Cruden was supposed to be on vacation in Disneyland this weekend. (Getty Images) This was supposed to be the final. Until Australia lost to Ireland during the pool stage, the...
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New Zealand to end 24 years of hurt?
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will be expected to lead New Zealand to glory in Sunday's Rugby World Cup final. Like any other sport, rugby has plenty of clichés and one of them is to never write off...
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Are formidable France owed an apology?
France can only look on as New Zealand are crowned Rugby World Cup champions. I expected this blog to be about the glory of New Zealand rugby; a poetic tribute to the majesty of the All Blacks and...
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About to hear from the head of the IRB. What stills needs to be done over the next 24 months? http://t.co/VATyskc0c4— Alex Thomas (@alexthomascnn) September 18, 2013 And the prize every rugby player on...
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Elite sport bucks global economic woes
If elite sport was a superhero it would have the gleaming letters "RB" emblazoned across its colorful spandex-covered chest. The "Recession Buster" has saved the day again if rugby World Cup organizers...
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Olympic fever grips rugby sevens
“Que?” says the boy as he takes the oblong shaped ball in his hands, a perplexed look on his face. “Play,” we say. The boy shrugs, gathers his friends and does the first thing that comes naturally to a...
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