Can Ireland learn the lessons of a gloomy past?
1 decade ago by The TimesWhen it comes to quarter-finals and World Cups, Ireland’s history is appalling. Can Joe Schmidt succeed where his predecessors failed?...
Ten bright stars to light up Premiership
1 decade ago by The TimesJack Clifford Age 22 Club Harlequins Position Flanker The dust had barely settled on England’s World Cup campaign before Clifford’s...
Captain’s role includes managing the referee
1 decade ago by The TimesNigel Owens refereed England against the All Blacks at Twickenham in November last year. As New Zealand were about to...
Springboks’ game plan is a simple but devastating strategy
1 decade ago by The TimesFor Wales to beat South Africa in the first of today’s compelling World Cup quarter-finals, it will require a performance...
Favourites prepare for ‘best of’ France
1 decade ago by The TimesThe All Blacks are ignoring talk of a player revolt in their rivals’ camp before tonight’s World Cup quarter-final at...
Improved attitude is key for Australia, says Sekope Kepu
1 decade ago by The TimesSekope Kepu, the Australia prop, believes that a change of attitude has been far more important than any technical adjustment...
We’re ready to put bodies on the line, says Jamie Roberts
1 decade ago by The TimesWales will be braced for “complete warfare” when they clash with South Africa at Twickenham this afternoon for a place...
How All Blacks were stunned by reborn France
1 decade ago by The TimesIt is October 6, 2007 and New Zealand are the overwhelming favourites to beat France in their World Cup quarter-final...
Scotland face inner battle to raise their game
1 decade ago by The TimesNobody could accuse Scotland of becoming carried away about their prospects tomorrow, which is perhaps no bad thing, but it...
England trio triumph in Twickenham
1 decade ago by The TimesSpending nearly an hour on the Harlequins bench was not the way that Mike Brown, Joe Marler and Nick Easter...
