Tommy Bell denies London Irish hopes of new dawn
1 decade ago by The TimesThere was no joy for the Irish at the Madejski Stadium yesterday either, with Tommy Bell landing seven penalty goals...
Heartbroken Jamie Roberts holds back tears
1 decade ago by The Times“One of those brutal moments,” was how Jamie Roberts described it. And how he meant it. A good hour after...
Europeans sink to lowest ebb in history
1 decade ago by The TimesA quite stunning weekend of rugby, finished off by a magnificent effort from a pumped and proud Scotland. But when the...
Speed and accuracy provide hallmarks of Pumas’ progress
1 decade ago by The TimesDowngrade the extraordinary. New Zealand’s exquisite performance against France seemed to emerge from another galaxy, beyond the reach of the...
‘Disgraceful’ referee costs Scotland victory
1 decade ago by The TimesCraig Joubert, the referee, was labelled a “disgrace” for sprinting off the Twickenham pitch after his last-minute mistake robbed Scotland...
Ireland ratings versus Argentina
1 decade ago by The TimesIreland Ratings Rob Kearney 5 Left stranded a few times by poor defence and missed three tackles Tommy Bowe 5...
Scotland ratings versus Australia
1 decade ago by The TimesScotland ratings Stuart Hogg 8 Great try-saving tackle on Adam Ashley-Cooper and was always willing to run Sean Maitland 6...
Magnificent underdogs the victims of smallest of margins
1 decade ago by The TimesI was immensely proud of Scotland’s performance. They were magnificent. And they did not lose this game. The underdogs came second...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Southern hemisphere brains have thoroughly eclipsed northern brawn
1 decade ago by The TelegraphPaul Hayward: For first time in tournament's history there will be no European semi-finalist as physicality without sophistication is eclipsed by the artistry and skills of the likes of Matt Giteau
Referee controversy denies Scotland shock win over Australia
1 decade ago by The TimesScotland were denied a shock victory over Australia by a controversial decision from Craig Joubert, the referee, in the final...
