'When I was playing, the Romanian guys liked playing against Ireland'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhen Mihai Vioreanu and 10 of his former Romania team-mates gather together at Wembley on Sunday, their expectations won't too high.
Sam Cane ready to lead New Zealand for first time
1 decade ago by The TimesSam Cane will captain New Zealand for the first time when they take on Namibia at the Olympic Stadium tomorrow....
Japan’s pocket rocket Fumiaki Tanaka all set for another fast show
1 decade ago by The TimesScotland have to cut Fumiaki Tanaka down to size if they want to derail the Japanese express. Easier said than...
Sam Warburton hails ‘leader’ Chris Robshaw
1 decade ago by The TimesPride of place on the wall of Sam Warburton’s house near Cardiff hangs the Wales jersey that he wore for...
Japan say they are ready to stun world again
1 decade ago by The TimesThis World Cup is fast becoming the Eddie Jones show, and the Japan head coach was in typically ebullient, even...
France inspired by Usain Bolt and Mo Farah’s feats
1 decade ago by The TimesYannick Nyanga and his France team-mates are relishing the “special” prospect of following in the same footsteps as Usain Bolt...
Need for reliability at No 10 cost George Ford his place
1 decade ago by The TimesThe poet warrior gives way to the professional soldier, as England’s most talented rugby player is replaced by their most...
Stuart Lancaster bets future on Owen Farrell recall
1 decade ago by The TimesThe World Cup game against Wales on Saturday is the biggest match of Stuart Lancaster’s career as England head coach....
Sam Burgess ready to reward coach’s belief in his biggest test yet
1 decade ago by The TimesA year ago this Saturday, Sam Burgess helped South Sydney Rabbitohs to come from an early 12-point deficit to beat Sydney...
England axe fall guy George Ford for Owen Farrell
1 decade ago by The TimesStuart Lancaster has taken the biggest selection gamble of his career by dropping George Ford for England’s crucial Rugby World...
