7 h. ago Ireland v All Blacks red card sparks outrage as viewers stunned and Warburton wades in

Tadhg Beirne was sent off just minutes into Ireland's Test against New Zealand in Chicago

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16 h. ago New Zealand gain revenge on Ireland in Chicago after controversial Tadhg Beirne red card

Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: Tries from Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard earned victory for the All Blacks

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17 h. ago Ireland v New Zealand live: All Blacks earn Chicago redemption with scrappy win

Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: Nine years after Ireland’s landmark success at Soldier Field, the All Blacks got their retribution with a hard-fought triumph

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18 h. ago Tadhg Beirne red card: Why was the Ireland lock sent off against New Zealand?

Beirne was shown red early on in the clash at Soldier Field in Chicago

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18 h. ago Ireland vs New Zealand live: Tadhg Beirne shown red card before teams trade tries in intense Chicago clash

Nine years after a landmark success for Ireland, they return to Soldier Field for another tussle with the All Blacks

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21 h. ago Ireland vs New Zealand live: Rivals return to Chicago nine years after historic Irish win over All Blacks

Nine years after a landmark success for Ireland, they return to Soldier Field for another tussle with the All Blacks

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21 h. ago Ireland v All Blacks hatred emerges after legend's career ended amid obscene comment

Andy Farrell's side are kicking off their autumn campaign against New Zealand in Chicago, where they claimed a historic win over the All Blacks back in 2016

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22 h. ago Bundee Aki's decision to quit rugby before 'kick up the a***' forced him into U

Bundee Aki once decided to end his rugby dreams before an intervention from an All Blacks great saw him return to the pitch

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24 h. ago Bundee Aki forced to quit rugby career for family reasons before All Black stepped in

Bundee Aki's excellence on a rugby pitch was once in danger of never being seen

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50 h. ago Ireland and All Blacks back in Chicago with memories of 2016 on the mind

Ireland’s Caelan Doris making comeback from injuryWorld champions South Africa play Japan at WembleyIt is back to where it started for Ireland. And by “it” we mean any kind of success against the All Blacks. With that, of course, comes credibility on the world stage, a status they still enjoy.On Saturday night, UK and Ireland time, afternoon in the United States, Ireland take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago French biathlon star Julia Simon found guilty of theft and credit card fraud

Simon handed three-month suspended sentence and fineOlympic medallist admitted using teammate’s bank cardThe French biathlete Julia Simon was found guilty of theft and credit card fraud and handed a three-month suspended prison sentence by a French court on Friday.Simon was accused of repeatedly using the bank card of her France teammate, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, and that of a French team staff member to make online purchases totalling more than €2,000 (£1,371). Continue reading...

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1 week ago Shocking moment brute footballer HEADBUTTS referee knocking his teeth out after teammate is shown red card

THIS is the moment an enraged footballer storms up to a referee and headbutts him square in the face, knocking out two of his teeth. The shocking incident took place in Maldonado, Uruguay, during a reserve division final between San Lorenzo and Central Molino. Footage shows a San Lorenzo player lunging at referee Alexis Ferreira after...

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2 w. ago At least 11 detained after protesters and police clash outside Chicago Ice center

Officers reportedly tackled and dragged several people after authorities told demonstrators to stay in ‘protest zones’At least 11 people were taken into custody outside the Broadview Ice detention center outside Chicago after heated confrontations between Illinois state police and protesters on Friday.Authorities had instructed demonstrators to remain in designated “protest zones”, but tensions escalated when officers moved to clear the roadway. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Harry Brook insists the Ashes is on backburner as focus turns to New Zealand

A limited-overs tour of New Zealand has flown under the radar, but the England white-ball captain says the Black Caps have his undivided attention.

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3 w. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.R360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multicity franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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