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Kurtley Beale’s rehabilitation speaks volumes about Michael Cheika revolution

1 decade ago by The Times

Down in the bowels of Twickenham on Saturday, as England’s players ducked media duties, Kurtley Beale was talking as a...

Problems have festered for months in unhappy camp

1 decade ago by The Times

How did England go backwards? Confirmation that England were really in retreat came around the half-hour mark at Twickenham on...

Faith in Sam Burgess and Owen Farrell set off England divisions

1 decade ago by The Times

The RFU’s review into England’s failed World Cup campaign has not even begun and the cracks are already starting to...

How Vern Cotter’s side can reach quarter-finals

1 decade ago by The Times

Selection I don’t believe Scotland picked a team to beat South Africa. They tried to go down the physical route...

John Hardie back in the frame for decider

1 decade ago by The Times

John Hardie, the Scotland openside flanker, has said he is hopeful of being able to play against Samoa next weekend...

England out of World Cup: Honest as ever, Stuart Lancaster looks a broken man as reality sinks in

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Mick Cleary: England coach a downcast and haunted figure as he faces the world after side's dismal World Cup exit

Video: Irish fans look like they are having one hell of a party in London

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

They broke records last week and the Irish invasion of the UK shows no sign of abating as London turned green yet again to watch Joe Schmidt's men see off Italy in a tense encounter at the Olympic Stadium.

Sean O'Brien accuses France of "kidology" ahead of crunch clash next weekend

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

France are trying to ease the World Cup pressure by branding Ireland favourites for next weekend's Pool D decider, according to Sean O'Brien.

Johnny Sexton: ‘We won ugly and we are not very happy’

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Unsurprisingly, Jonathan Sexton has said that Ireland’s sloppy performance against Italy has left them plenty to work on ahead of next week’s Pool D decider against France.

'France will try to target Johnny Sexton and deny him ball' - Brian O'Driscoll

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes France will target Johnny Sexton in next week's crucial Pool D decider at the Millennium Stadium.