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<p>NEW PROCESS: World Rugby has announced the qualification process for the Men's Rugby World Cup taking place in Australia in 2027 and it will be the first time the tournament will feature 24 nations. </p>

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World Rugby announces qualification process for RWC 2027 in Australia

Qualification will be set to conclude by the end of 2025, a first for the Men's RWC, with all teams known for the RWC 2027 draw which will take place ahead of the Men's Six Nations in 2026.

<p>Sinéad O'Connor watches on as Shane MacGowan sings at the RDS in Dublin in 2007. Ireland lost two of its finest performers in 2023.</p>

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Mick Clifford's A to Z of 2023: Our review of what became a very tumultuous year

<p>New Zealand's scrum at the World Cup. 'It is a magnificent launching pad if you do it correctly. You need the cattle and the right attitude'</p>

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Mike Cron interview: The scrum? Full of characters and scallywags

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Consolation for some in number of tv viewers glued to Ireland's World Cup heartbreak

New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - Stade de France

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Rassie Erasmus to return as South Africa head coach after World Cup win

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Irish Examiner view: Sinn Féin rise plays on Fine Gael minds

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New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - Stade de France

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement

44-year-old Barnes was the man in the middle for Ireland's RWC pool game against Tonga, as well as their quarter-final exit at the hands of eventual finalists New Zealand.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - Stade de France

All Blacks want answers on referee calls in World Cup final

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was yellow-carded five minutes into the second half for what appeared to be a shoulder-to-head collision with Ardie Savea.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

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Letters to the Editor: Animal farming costs too much for planet earth

Why are we still farming animals when it’s becoming increasingly clear that animal agriculture is no longer fit for purpose in our rapidly changing, climate-challenged world? We are locked into a system of food production about as inefficient as one ...

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Donal Lenihan: South Africa's magnificent feat can't halt our World Cup dream

S Donal Lenihan: South Africa's magnificent feat can't halt our World Cup dream

What South Africa have reminded everyone over the course of the last two months is that it requires a super human effort, coupled with a bit of good fortune, to win a World Cup. That doesn’t mean we should stop dreaming.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Ireland v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Quarter Final - Stade de France

Stander backs Ireland to rebuild and go again despite changing of the guard

Stander believes Farrell’s squad can only grow stronger for their experience over the last two months and will not be encumbered by World Cup history at the 2027 edition in Australia.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Captain Siya Kolisi says Springboks’ World Cup win was ‘for every South African’

Captain Siya Kolisi says Springboks’ World Cup win was ‘for every South African’

The Springboks received a rapturous welcome on Tuesday.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: how was it for you?

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: how was it for you?

Brendan O'Brien, Simon Lewis and Mick Cleary review the tournament.

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Felix Jones (centre right) celebrates after the game 28/10/2023

S Peter Jackson: Two new Irish world-beaters a small consolation

Neither Felix Jones nor Jean Kleyn were Munster born or bred but the Red Army will claim that the province made them what they are.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - Stade de France

These Boks unapologetically represent the best of South Africa which is a tough, tough country

The Boks have won 42 of the 50 matches they’ve played in the Rugby World Cup, won each of the four finals they’ve played.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - Stade de France

Irish Examiner view: Troubling trends in the land of giants

World Cup was a triumph and South Africa's win confirms their stature as the world’s leading rugby nation

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Siya Kolisi celebrates 28/10/2023

S Boks, the shot-clock and Zombie: Mick Cleary's RWC hits and misses

Was this the greatest edition of the tournament ever?

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

South Africa celebrate winning the Rugby World Cup 28/10/2023

S Peter Jackson: South Africa make history becoming first team to win four World Cups

And so the tournament ended for the All Blacks as it had started, leaving them with nothing other than perhaps an appreciation of how Ireland felt a fortnight earlier.

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

Handre Pollard misses a drop goal 28/10/2023

RWC final ratings: How the Boks and All Blacks performed in tournament finale

South Africa got over the line by the narrowest of margins.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

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South Africa beat 14-man New Zealand to claim record fourth World Cup title

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane became the first player to be sent off in a World Cup final.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

England v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Semi Final - Stade De France

The Boks have not planned beyond, this has been the focus for six years

The Springboks could do what only New Zealand have done, and win back-to-back World Cups when the sides meet in Saint-Denis tonight

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

England v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Semi Final - Stade De France

S Mick Cleary: Bonkers or brilliant, this is Rassie's greatest gamble

Cleary outlines what he believes will be the five aspects to saviour in the Rugby World Cup final.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Patrick McKendry: Unwanted and unloved, Foster is on track for underdog triumph

S Patrick McKendry: Unwanted and unloved, Foster is on track for underdog triumph

The Kiwi public love an underdog and a story about upsetting the odds. It wouldn’t get much better than this.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

England v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019 Final

S Donal Lenihan: Superior attack but All Blacks front five must weather double onslaught

The Irish Examiner columnist gives his thoughts on where he thinks the Rugby World Cup final will be won and lost.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Ollie Lawrence celebrates after winning 27/10/2023

England defeat Argentina again to finish third at Rugby World Cup

These two teams gave what they had to offer but the final whistle was something of a relief.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

South Africa Training Session - Rugby World Cup France 2023

S Ronan O'Gara: Dinner with Dougie, but Springboks will gobble up the main course

My sense that South Africa will retain their title didn’t sour the ambience.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

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Mandela, Lomu and a Rugby World Cup final that went beyond sport

On 24 June 1995, New Zealand and South Africa walked out at Ellis Park for a historic Rugby World Cup final. On Saturday in Paris they meet again

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

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South Africa out to inspire new generation in World Cup final against All Blacks

Each side has lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy on three previous occasions.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Wales v South Africa - Autumn Internationals - Principality Stadium

Nervous Nienaber and Kolisi raise stakes for game of Springboks’ lives

On Saturday, South Africa play the biggest game of their lives against New Zealand in the World Cup final.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Steve Borthwick and Owen Farrell 26/10/2023

Plenty of reasons for England and Argentina to get up for play-off match

The sides face off in the rebranded bronze medal showdown, though they shouldn't lack motivation.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

England Training Session - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Stade Georges-Carcassonne - Wednesday 11th October

Ben Youngs ‘so content’ to sign off England career in bronze final at World Cup

The nation’s most capped men’s player with 126 appearances, a veteran of four World Cups, makes his first start of the tournament when England clash with Argentina at the Stade de France.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023