Sexton believes it's time to unleash full Ireland playbook against France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton says Ireland are ready to unleash their full arsenal against France this Sunday having held back some of their plays in the World Cup to date.
Frustrated Fiji aim for final flourish
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFiji want to finish with a flourish and return home from the Rugby World Cup with a victory that their spirited performances in defeat against the Pool A big guns have merited, coach John McKee said.
Cullen elevates Dempsey to senior role
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeo Cullen's backroom team has been finalised with Girvan Dempsey appointed as backs coach while Richie Murphy parts company with Leinster after accepting a full-time role with the IRFU.
Johnny Sexton wary of complacency and Michael Cheika
1 decade ago by The TimesJohnny Sexton was asked yesterday how his old boss Michael Cheika has been so successful — first with Leinster, then...
Young players offer a route to redemption for England
1 decade ago by The TimesThree weeks ago seems a lifetime away. The World Cup was about to start. England still thought they might win...
Michael Hooper faces Wales ban after charge
1 decade ago by The TimesAustralia’s much-heralded back-row double act of Michael Hooper and David Pocock could be separated for their game against Wales on...
Five good reasons why England should seek a foreign coach
1 decade ago by The TimesWhen the RFU conducts its review into England’s World Cup exit, pondering the coaching set-up it requires for the 2019...
Stuart Lancaster picked my son not me, says Andy Farrell
1 decade ago by The TimesAndy Farrell last night angrily rejected accusations that he used his influence to ensure that his son, Owen Farrell, was...
Mark Bennett determined to give Scotland a lift against islanders
1 decade ago by The TimesOmitting Mark Bennett from the Scotland team to play South Africa was seen by many as proof that Vern Cotter...
Why rugby team failed: they are too nice
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFormer England cricket captain Michael Atherton says the rugby team focussed too much on 'dressing nicely' and 'singing the national anthem'
