Italy sweating over Parisse fitness as they look to save sinking ship
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhen Jacques Brunel was appointed Italy coach in 2011, he was expected to bring a renewed sense of belief to a sport that has always played second fiddle to soccer.
Bernard Le Roux warns Ireland 'fittest ever' France are ready and waiting
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs a man who once traded blows with Johnny Sexton on the Racing Metro training field, France flanker Bernard Le Roux is clearly not afraid to give his opinion.
O'Connell: 'World Class' Parisse Makes Massive Difference For Italy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsPaul O'Connell and Devin Toner have both spoken about what a difference Sergio Parisse could make to the Italian team if he is passed fit for Sunday's Pool D showdown in London.
Player power will not rescue Class of 2015
1 decade ago by The TimesSome perspective here, please. Saturday at Twickenham was by no means the worst defeat England have suffered in the World...
Michael Cheika’s scrum makeover gives Australia chance of winning ugly
1 decade ago by The TimesIt is part of the deal for the Australia forwards, whenever a game against England is nigh, to talk about...
Billy Vunipola exit hands Nick Easter final chance
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland suffered another damaging blow to their World Cup hopes yesterday when Billy Vunipola was ruled out of the tournament....
Easter uprising restores spring to England’s step
1 decade ago by The TimesFrom the outside, England appear to be a team on the verge of elimination, there is a public debate at...
Veteran rewarded after refusing to give up on dream
1 decade ago by The TimesNick Easter never gave up on playing for England again and atoning for all that went wrong in 2011 but...
May says hosts face ‘biggest week’ of lives
1 decade ago by The TimesJonny May, the England wing, said yesterday that he had just entered “the biggest week of my life”. This was...
Blow for Cotter after Gilchrist is sent home
1 decade ago by The TimesScotland have suffered their first serious injury of the Rugby World Cup with Grant Gilchrist, the lock, being sent home...
