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Ireland vs Australia: Resurgent Wallabies denied winning finish to 2024
Ireland denied Australia a winning finish to their spring tour in Dublin, but it took every inch of effort to grind down a Wallabies team that defended bravely and very nearly rounded out a resurgent year on the best possible note.
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Ireland beat Australia to finish Autumn series on a high
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MARLER RETIRES
Joe Marler: Ex-England prop announces rugby retirement
Former England prop Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins' match against Bristol Bears on Friday, the Gallagher Premiership club has confirmed.
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REACTING TO THE WEEKEND
Autumn rugby internationals: England need defensive rethink? Australia doomed for Lions tour?
Week 4 put the icing on the cake for some teams but left a bad taste for others. With the year drawing to a close, it's time to overreact to how next year could shape up.
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Investec Champions Cup - Watch Kolisi, Dupont, Itoje in rugby's Champions League
What is the Investec Champions Cup? Previously the Heineken Cup, it is effectively the top-tier European rugby tournament - similar to football's UEFA Champions League.
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- Sinfield's MND fundraiser passes £500,000
- Jordie Barrett given 'royal treatment' at Leinster
- USA star Maher joins Bristol on three-month deal
- RFU CEO got £400k pay rise amid £37.9m loss
- Rugby awards: England's Kildunne, Boks' Du Toit take honours
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