Brian Moore hits out at World Cup TV snub
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian Moore has expressed his disappointment at not being selected by ITV to be part of their broadcasting line-up for the World Cup. The BBC commentator, and Telegraph columnist, tweeted: “I’ve...
Ireland cautious about their chances of winning the Rugby World Cup this year
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSo much for one-dimensional Ireland, for they played a game of breathtaking variety. So much for their line-out being a weakness, for they scored four tries off that phase. So much for Paul O'Connell...
Six Nations 2015: England's crazy idealists refuse to be bowed
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOn a day of thrilling decadence, Six Nations rugby was a Japanese 'Salary Man’ abandoning the corset of office life for a night of whisky-fuelled pogoing. But the next day, the Tokyo clerk returns...
Jonny Wilkinson poised for role as England World Cup kicking consultant
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonny Wilkinson is to be given a role as a kicking consultant with England in the build-up to the World Cup, according to reports in France. Wilkinson, who famously kicked England to their World Cup...
Six Nations: England must use their agony to fuel their World Cup charge
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt is rarely wise to make a case for the gallant loser. Too much emotion involved. Too much romantic attachment. And England are sick to the back teeth of doing so. They will seek no refuge in...
England have only themselves to blame for Six Nations hard luck story
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSport is one of the only areas of life where you objectively win and lose; no question of sentiment or taste, the outcome is unarguable. The bare facts are that Ireland are Six Nations champions and...
Six Nations 2015: This was the best eight weeks of my life, says Danny Cipriani
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDanny Cipriani, who was England's replacement fly-half throughout the Six Nations, has described the tournament as the "best eight weeks of my life". After Owen Farrell's injury, Cipriani was called...
Saracens 23 Exeter 20, match report: LV= Cup final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFind out more about the LV= Cup tournament Saracens 23 Exeter 20 (Att: 8,365) Ben Spencer redeemed himself for receiving the first yellow card of his career by kicking a last-gasp penalty to hand...
Six Nations: Stuart Lancaster 'hugely proud' of England team
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland's young team will be go into the World Cup case-hardened by the experience of Saturday's extraordinary Six Nations victory over France that felt like a devastating defeat, according to assistant...
England v France: Ben Youngs confirmed as Key Influencer in Telegraph Sport poll
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFollow the match with IBM TryTracker He scored two tries, was IBM TryTracker's Key Influencer, named BBC's man of the match, and now Telegraph Sport readers agree that Ben Youngs was the star performer...
