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Someone has coughed up £8,000 for a pair of Rugby World Cup tickets

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

If there was any doubt that the England vs Australia match this weekend was a pretty big deal, that someone has spent £8,000 on a pair of tickets for the game at Twickenham hammers the point home.

We ate in Nando's TEN days in a row: Tonga reveal secret behind World Cup success

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Tonga prepared for their 35-21 Rugby World Cup victory over Namibia by eating out at Nando's - 10 days in a row.

O'Donoghue: We Need To Set Out A Marker From The Start

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster know they face a stiff test if they are to maintain their unbeaten start to the GUINNESS PRO12 against defending champions Glasgow Warriors on Friday. The province have only beaten Glasgow once...

England vs Wales: Sam Burgess expects old friend Michael Cheika to get Wallabies attacking from start

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England will turn to Sam Burgess for inside information on what Australia coach has in mind for Twickenham battle

England vs Australia: Sam Burgess expects old friend Michael Cheika to get Wallabies attacking from start

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England will turn to Sam Burgess for inside information on what Australia coach has in mind for Twickenham battle

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Gym Session At Surrey Sports Park

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Plyometrics, movement speed work, jump work and some heavy loaded lifting - all in a day's work for the Ireland squad as they hit the gym at Surrey Sports Park today. Strength and conditioning coach Jason...

Kearney in fitness race as big guns target Italy

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Rob Kearney did not train with Ireland at their Surrey base yesterday and appears increasingly likely to miss Sunday's meeting with Italy after scans showed he strained his glute muscle in scoring a try...

Earls doing everything he can to keep the 'wolf from the door'

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

To some, Keith Earls is living the dream but Ireland's form player is simply keeping the wolf from the door.

Veainu and Ram double up for Tonga

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Namibia scored three tries in a World Cup game for the first time but their wait for a maiden victory at the tournament goes on after losing to Tonga in an entertaining Pool C match.

Big collisions terrify and thrill in equal measure

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Damien Varley joined our Saturday panel last weekend. He's re-integrating into civilian life post-retirement, outside the rugby bubble.