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Turning pressure into a positive mindset is the key for Cotter’s men

1 decade ago by The Times

Vern Cotter sprang a couple of surprises by picking Sean Maitland on the right wing rather than Sean Lamont but...

Moving the point of attack is the way to defeat Samoa

1 decade ago by The Times

In 1991, when Scotland met Samoa in a World Cup quarter-final, they had a secret weapon. It was called Gavin...

Nonu notches on landmark appearance as All Blacks run in seven tries

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ma'a Nonu celebrated his 100th New Zealand cap with a try as his side wrapped up a clean sweep of group-stage victories by thrashing Tonga in Newcastle.

New Zealand 47 Tonga 9, Rugby World Cup match report: Nehe Milner-Skudder scores twice as All Blacks cruise

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

New Zealand 47 Tonga 9: Spirited Islanders eventually succumb as All Blacks run in five second-half tries

Australia vs Wales: 'Off the field I am the least confident person there is,' says Dan Biggar

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Interview: Wales fly-half tells Steve James he feels most comfortable during a game and his side back themselves against anyone in a konck-out game

Video: Seventh Heaven - Watch match highlights as the All Blacks run in seven tries against Tonga

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

New Zealand's Ben Smith finished off a fine team move to score his 20th test try and break the deadlock against Tonga at St. James Park.

Brian O’Driscoll: Midfield is a concern – Robbie Henshaw has to protect Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Brian O’Driscoll believes that Jared Payne is a huge loss to Ireland and says there is a huge onus on Robbie Henshaw defensively in the New Zealander's absence.

Foley's rugby masterclass put Wallabies on front foot

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Telegraph columnist and former England international Brian Moore chooses Australia fly-half Bernard Foley as his hero of week three

Rugby World Cup 2015: England's early exit is devastating for our friends in the north

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Chris Ashton: Sheen may have gone from but it is vital that Uruguay match is not a one-off occasion

Johnny Sexton can take the heat from France, Joe Schmidt claims

1 decade ago by The Times

Joe Schmidt, the Ireland head coach, has backed Johnny Sexton to withstand France’s strong-arm tactics and says he will not...