It's a 'triumph' to have made World Cup after injury hell - Fitzgerald
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLuke Fitzgerald has taken the road less travelled to get to the top but his rocky path isn't one that any player wants to go down.
Injury-hit Welsh taking inspiration from Calzaghe visit
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales prepared for today's match against Fiji in Cardiff with a visit to their training base from former world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe.
Our World Cup final has come early - Parling
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGeoff Parling feels England's World Cup final has arrived four weeks early as the hosts draw on the 2013 Lions tour as inspiration for their do-or-die clash with Australia.
'Lion' Ben Arous scared of Cudmore
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPhilippe Saint-Andre hailed him as "a lion" and yet France prop Eddy Ben Arous has still admitted trepidation at taking on Canada enforcer Jamie Cudmore.
Analysis: Moving ball wide can expose the Italians' soft centre
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis World Cup schedule has been kind to Ireland who step up in class every week until what they hope will be a glorious finale.
Matt Giteau desperate to avenge 2003 final
1 decade ago by The TimesMatt Giteau, the Australia centre, says that he never expected to revive his international career as he plans to gain...
Joe Calzaghe helps Wales deal with pressure of being the favourites
1 decade ago by The TimesThe turnaround between matches for Wales has been short, but they have still found time for rest and relaxation before...
‘This chopping and changing just increases the pressure’
1 decade ago by The TimesIn their Twickenham townhouse Louis Lynagh looked at his father after watching the television news about England’s World Cup campaign....
Exclusive: England fury over campaign to ruin Marler’s reputation
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland are furious at what they perceive to be a campaign designed to undermine Joe Marler and create a “smokescreen”...
Luke Fitzgerald aims to make child’s play of resurgence
1 decade ago by The TimesLuke Fitzgerald was one of a sizeable contingent of the Ireland rugby squad who attended the One Direction concert at...
