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The historic international rugby year as seen through the lens
1. Ireland couldn’t stop the old enemy
2. They were Black and Bleu in France
3. It was success for England in the Six Nations
4. Ireland’s women ended their disappointing Six Nations campaign with a convincing win over Scotland
5. CJ saw red in his homeland
6. But Schmidt’s men battled for a first win on South African soil
7. Argentina enjoyed a stunning victory over the Springboks
8. The All Blacks celebrated winning the Rugby Championship in a year they recorded the most consecutive wins by a top-tier nation
9. Ireland paid an emotional tribute to the late Axel Foley before the game against New Zealand in Chicago
10. History was then made!
11. But the All Blacks got their revenge in Dublin
12. There was joy for Conor O’Shea’s Italy against South Africa
13. Foley knew the game was done for Australia in Dublin
14. Ton up for Best!
15. The Black Ferns brushed Ireland aside ahead of next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup
16. Unbeaten in 2016 – we’ll see you next year!
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2016 In Pictures Looking Back Rugby Snap Happy sporting images of the year through a lens