'There's no point in moping'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance had a day off in central Cardiff yesterday, meaning their huge travelling media descended on Celtic Manor, where Ireland are preparing to face Les Bleus.
Mighty Oaks stand tall to stun Canadians
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFlorin Vlaicu nervelessly slotted a penalty three minutes from time to lift Romania to the biggest comeback win in World Cup history.
Fiji bow out on a high
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUruguay waited 12 years for a World Cup try and two came along on one night in a 47-15 defeat as Fiji bowed out of the tournament with victory in Milton Keynes.
Losing the captain has lifted South Africa
1 decade ago by The TimesThe World Cup has been cruel to Jean de Villiers. The captain of South Africa has been forced into retirement...
Schedule contributed to fall of Stuart Lancaster’s squad, Richard Cockerill says
1 decade ago by The TimesRichard Cockerill, the Leicester Tigers director of rugby, believes that England’s players looked tired during their defeat by Australia on...
Mike Brown angry that Michael Hooper got off lightly
1 decade ago by The TimesMike Brown, the England full back, tweeted his frustration yesterday at the referee’s failure to send Michael Hooper, the open-side...
England stars lack trust in Ian Ritchie review
1 decade ago by The TimesThe Rugby Football Union could face a crisis in its attempts to conduct a “comprehensive” review into England’s failed World...
Stuart Lancaster planning to go out with all guns blazing
1 decade ago by The TimesThe England camp right now is a peculiar, uncomfortable place. And how could it be otherwise? They are walking the...
Mike Tindall poses question: who can do job better?
1 decade ago by The TimesJake White and Eddie Jones have expressed an interest in becoming England head coach should the position become vacant over...
Uruguay give hosts another reason to fear
1 decade ago by The TimesJust when England thought life could not get any worse, Uruguay broke their 12-year barren patch and started scoring tries....
