England vs Wales: Stuart Lancaster's line-up gambles for Twickenham
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland head coach set to make boldest decisions yet for Saturday's contest including opting for Farrell over Ford
Concussion claims latest victim with McLaughlin forced to quit
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster captain Kevin McLaughlin has become the second Ireland international to retire as a result of head injuries in five months.
'Tieg', 'Donacker' and 'Keyun' tough for foreign tongues
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe opening night of this Rugby World Cup saw the tongue-twisting Fijians take on England at Twickenham. There was lots of talk in the build-up about the Jonah Lomu-like Nemani Nadolo. He's hard to miss...
The Great Debate: Has the influence of the TMO gone too far?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentYes says Cian Tracey - Following the soporific nature of last Friday's stop-start slog between England and Fiji, there was a moment in Ireland's win over Canada that gave me hope that all hope is not yet...
France bank on Olympic inspiration
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance will hope to be lifted by the London 2012 exploits of Usain Bolt and Mo Farah when they take on Romania in the Olympic Stadium tonight.
Cheika vows to keep attacking
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia return to a favourite haunt today when they face Fiji at the Millennium Stadium in their opening World Cup match.
The meat in a legends' sandwich
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe broadcast gantry at Wembley Stadium has two toilets and one of them was out of order.
A new world order on way, warns Jones
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHe spoke with a smile and a wink but there was no doubting the seriousness of Eddie Jones's observations ahead of this afternoon's match between Japan and Scotland.
Rugby World Cup diary: Wembley fresh in Irish memories
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWembley Way brings back memories of Wales' sojourn in London when the Cardiff Arms Park was becoming the Millennium Stadium, with Scott Gibbs' famous try against England the moment that jumps first to...
Extra graft allows in-form Kearney to stay ahead of rest
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's not an exaggeration to say that Dave Kearney is in the form of his life but it's not something that has happened by chance overnight.
