Stuart Lancaster a victim of ridiculous draw, says Warren Gatland
1 decade ago by The TimesWarren Gatland, the Wales coach, has branded the decision to make the World Cup draw almost three years ago as...
Wood promises England response
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsTom Wood insists England will do everything they can to make amends for their failure after becoming the first host nation to bow out of the Rugby World Cup at the pool stages.
Irish Schools Get Unique Aviva Stadium Opportunity
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsOver 300 young rugby players will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to run out and play at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, October 11. The Irish Rugby Schools Festival, supported by Aviva, will see teams...
Rugby World Cup team of the week - only one Irishman makes the XV
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere were some huge performances during another pulsating weekend of action at the Rugby World Cup but who makes our team of the weekend. Unsurprisingly, Australia feature heavily.
Video: Diego Maradona waddles out victory dance with Pumas after win over Tonga
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentArgentina captain Agustin Creevy revealed Diego Maradona's dressing room dance has inspired them to push for Rugby World Cup glory.
Pools confirmed for HSBC Sevens World Series finale
1 decade ago by IRBThe pools have been drawn for the ninth and final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series with Fiji leading the series.
In Pics: Ireland 16 Italy 9
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe in-form Keith Earls scored the only try of the game as Ireland chalked up their third win of Rugby World Cup 2015 against Six Nations rivals Italy. Check out the best photos in our match gallery.
'He's hard to stop' - Jonathan Sexton believes Mathieu Bastareaud will try to steamroll him
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton has admitted he fully expects France to try to blast him out of Sunday's crucial World Cup clash by ordering freight-train centre Mathieu Bastareaud to steamroller him.
Video: This is what happens when a mobile phone interrupts Joe Schmidt’s press conference
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt wasn’t exactly a Roy Keane-like reaction, but Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt appeared momentarily unimpressed during the interrupted post-match press conference.
Ireland 'very hopeful' Jared Payne will win France fitness battle despite presence of moon boot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are ‘hopeful’ that Jared Payne will recover in time to play France at the Millennium Stadium.
