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Moment of madness suggests team lacking in leadership

1 decade ago by The Times

Stuart Lancaster was right to say yesterday that games “are not won and lost on one moment”. But the England...

It was greatest Wales victory that I have ever witnessed

1 decade ago by The Times

This was the greatest Welsh victory I have ever been privileged to witness. It was how Wales created that scoreline...

South Africa recharge but lose captain to injury

1 decade ago by The Times

After their humiliation against Japan seven days earlier, this was a stunning return to form by South Africa. They played...

Stuart Lancaster far too nice for street fights of world game

1 decade ago by The Times

Three rugby folk, one reaction. Ben Clarke, the former England No 8, leaving Twickenham on Saturday night. Donal Lenihan, the...

Casualty list brings Wales back to earth

1 decade ago by The Times

Once again, Wales begin a World Cup week awaiting the results of scans on stricken limbs and casting around for...

How England and Wales rated at Twickenham

1 decade ago by The Times

England 15, Mike Brown He will have nightmares about conceding that last, decisive penalty after another solid performance. 7 14,...

Our hunger tipped the balance, says Warren Gatland

1 decade ago by The Times

Two questions from an extraordinary game. One: how did England manage to lose when they were, for most of the...

This time England must pick a team to go out and win

1 decade ago by The Times

The World Cup is but 11 days old and yet England are on their last life. For its vibrancy, noise...

Injuries and threat of ban rock England

1 decade ago by The Times

England are facing a mounting injury crisis as they try to keep their World Cup alive after the surprise 28-25...

Ireland backs do their best after tough examination by Romania

1 decade ago by The Times

Ireland’s players saluted a record Rugby World Cup crowd of just under 90,000 at Wembley after the six-try victory that...