One Irish player and one Romanian in our Rugby World Cup team of the weekend
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOnly Keith Earls gets the nod after an easy win over Romania, who we felt were deserving of one representative for the brave, if limited, showing.
Billy Vunipola injury hands Nick Easter unexpected opportunity
1 decade ago by The TimesBilly Vunipola has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee ligament strain and replaced in the England...
England call up Nick Easter as Billy Vunipola ruled out of World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEngland have called up Nick Easter to their World Cup squad after Billy Vunipola was ruled out of the tournament by a knee injury.
Italy welcome inspirational captain Parisse into squad as he targets Ireland return
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSergio Parisse will finally join Italy's World Cup camp on tomorrow and has his sights on facing Ireland this weekend.
Simon Zebo released from Ireland's World Cup squad on 'compassionate leave'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSimon Zebo has left the Ireland squad on "compassionate leave" but is expected to return to camp tomorrow ahead of the World Cup clash with Italy this weekend.
England suffer new blow as Billy Vunipola is ruled out of World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland coach Stuart Lancaster calls up Nick Easter after No8's knee injury proves more serious than initially feared
Jean de Villiers retires from international rugby after broken jaw ends World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesJean de Villiers, the South Africa captain, has announced his retirement from international rugby after fracturing his jaw in his...
Further injury misery for Wales as Scott Williams and Hallam Amos ruled out of World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales have suffered two more major World Cup injury blows with centre Scott Williams and wing Hallam Amos both sidelined for the rest of the tournament.
'The Biggarena!' Wales fly-half's pre-kick dance becomes minor internet sensation
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJubilant Wales fans have reworked fly-half's idiosyncratic moves into a dance routine - but he's not the only kicker to have a strange kicking routine
Warning but no ban for Tom Wood over Liam Williams incident
1 decade ago by The TimesTom Wood has avoided a potential ban and will be free to play against Australia on Saturday after he received...
