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Hernandez magic sparks Argentina rout of Namibia at World Cup
AFP, Published on 11/10/2015
» LEICESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Veteran Juan Martin Hernandez led Argentina to a nine try 64-19 hammering of plucky Namibia in their final Pool C clash on Sunday.
Winning ugly at the World Cup, suits Ireland's Schmidt
AFP, Published on 05/10/2015
» LONDON - Joe Schmidt said Ireland's 16-9 win over Italy was not for the faint-hearted but the coach insisted winning ugly was OK as it secured a World Cup quarter-final place.
Foley destroys England's World Cup dream
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» TWICKENHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Bernard Foley shattered England's World Cup dream on Saturday as Australia triumphed 33-13 to make England the first tournament hosts to drop out in the first round.
Michalak sets new landmark as France reach World Cup last eight
AFP, Published on 02/10/2015
» MILTON KEYNES (UNITED KINGDOM) - Frederic Michalak became France's all-time World Cup points scorer on Thursday as his country became the first team to reach the quarter-finals with a 41-18 win over Canada.
Earls equals record as Irish trounce Romania in World Cup
AFP, Published on 28/09/2015
» LONDON - Keith Earls scored two tries to equal Brian O'Driscoll as Ireland's leading World Cup try scorer as they eased to a 44-10 victory over Romania on Sunday.
Guitoune double sets up French bonus-point win over Romania
AFP, Published on 24/09/2015
» LONDON - Sofiane Guitoune scored two tries as France made it two World Cup wins out of two with a 38-11 Pool D victory over Romania at London's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Clermont move up a Gear to beat Oyonnax
AFP, Published on 05/09/2015
» PARIS - Clermont maintained their perfect start to the Top 14 season on Saturday as they ran in five tries including a superb one by former All Black star Hosea Gear to record a 41-24 win away at Oyonnax.
Champions give Pau rude awakening on Top 14 return
AFP, Published on 24/08/2015
» PARIS - Big spending newly-promoted Top 14 side Pau received a reality check on Sunday as they were soundly beaten 34-18 by champions Stade Francais in their first match back among the elite.
Lose the poetry
Life, Published on 15/06/2015
» The statistical argument invariably put forward by the gun lobby is that far more people die from mistaken medical treatment than from accidental shootings. To be sure, the proficiency of doctors often leaves much to be desired.
Chinese auteur director goes West in latest movie at Cannes
AFP, Published on 21/05/2015
» CANNES (FRANCE) - A China trading its soul away and a futuristic Australia feature in the latest movie by gently subversive director Jia Zhang-Ke, "Mountains May Depart", premiering Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival.