Japan coach Eddie Jones 'interested' in England job if Stuart Lancaster gets the axe
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEddie Jones, the Japan coach, has admitted he would be interested in replacing Stuart Lancaster should the RFU decide to replace the England head coach following their disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign.
‘Let’s hope yesterday was a once off – Mexican Wave symbolic of darts-like atmosphere at Olympic Stadium’
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTwenty minutes to go and Ireland are out on the pitch, fighting for their World Cup lives.
Video: Australia's Michael Hooper in trouble after being cited for dangerous ruck clear-out
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia flanker Michael Hooper has been cited for alleged foul play during the Wallabies' 33-13 victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ronan O’Gara: Australia set the level Ireland need to reach to realise World Cup ambitions
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRonan O’Gara says Australia have set the benchmark during the pool stages of the World Cup but believes Ireland will be extremely difficult opposition for any team left in the competition.
‘France can beat us’ – New Zealand paper hoping for Ireland as World Cup quarter-final opponents
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe All Blacks will be keeping a close eye on the Pool D decider between Ireland and France next Sunday in Cardiff and it’s clear who they would prefer as their last eight opponent.
Cup semi finals set in Glasgow
1 decade ago by IRBThe Cup semi finals will see USA play Fiji and England await New Zealand with the latter joining South Africa and Fiji in qualifying for the Olympic Games with victory over Scotland.
Women's All-Ireland League Round-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsTries galore and drama aplenty thrilled the crowds during the third round of the Women's All-Ireland League on Sunday, writes Aisling Crowe.
Let us all maintain a sense of calm and avoid knee-jerk demands for change without any thought of the effects
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian Moore: Following England's Rugby World Cup defeat to Australia, careful consideration is required, not demands for everybody to be sacked
The game goes on
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTelegraph View: The English rugby fan's love of England is great, but it is at least matched by passion for the game itself
Irish make hard work of Italian job
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWelcome to the World Cup proper. Ireland liked it well enough to extend their stay by another week, but if they want to stick around until the end of the month they'll need to be a lot better than they...
