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Greg Laidlaw was great, now the pressure will ease for Australia clash

1 decade ago by The Times

How did I feel at the end of Scotland’s narrow but pulsating, victory over Samoa? Let me refer you to...

Scotland’s belief is strong enough to survive the storm

1 decade ago by The Times

They stretched the faith of their fans close to breaking point, but Scotland won this match because they never stopped...

Japan miss out on quarter-final place

1 decade ago by The Times

Japan ended their World Cup campaign exactly how they started it - by making history. Three weeks after causing the...

England rugby captain's girlfriend complains about getting abuse from fans

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Camilla Kerslake, the classical singer, says she has "felt a bit trapped" in her own house since England crashed out of the Rugby World Cup

Proud to be Irish: Watch as Ian Madigan sheds tears following France win

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It was a win ground out of sheer pride, determination, heart and passion. Against all the odds, with star players Paul O'Connell, Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony forced off through injury, Ireland dug...

USA 18 Japan 28, match report: Brave Blossoms bow out of Rugby World Cup in style - and win an army of fans

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

USA 18 Japan 28: Brave Blossoms become first team in 28 years of World Cup rugby to win three pool games and not secure a quarter-final place

USA 18 Japan 28 - Brave Blossoms wave goodbye to Rugby World Cup - but leave an army of fans

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Japan become the first team in Rugby World Cup history to win three pool games but still fail to qualify for the knock-out stages

Billy Vunipola: England players should have spent more time bonding in the pub

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Billy Vunipola insists England's squad should have spent more time bonding over a drink in the pub as he reflects on the hosts' tournament demise.

France 9 Ireland 24 - In The Players' Words

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Read post-match reaction from some of the players involved in today's gripping Rugby World Cup Pool D encounter between Ireland and France in Cardiff.

Coach & Captain's Verdict: France 9 Ireland 24

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and Jamie Heaslip, who captained the team following Paul O'Connell's first half injury, spoke to the media following the 24-9 victory over France in Pool D of the Rugby World...