Japan have moved above Scotland in the rugby world rankings
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJapan have moved above their next World Cup opponents Scotland in rugby union's official world rankings.
South Africa fans blame Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan on seagulls
1 decade ago by The TimesSouth Africa may have made rugby history on Saturday after their shock defeat to Japan, but the Springboks seem to...
I’m ready for England World Cup start, says Sam Burgess
1 decade ago by The TimesSam Burgess has declared himself ready to start for England in their crucial World Cup showdown with Wales at Twickenham...
Alesana Tuilagi: Manu is supporting Samoa this World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSamoa wing says England player Manu has allegiance to family first when not playing for England
Why Paul O'Connell is not happy with his World Cup room decoration
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer England goalkeeper Peter Shilton shouldn't take any offence, but Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is not over-joyed with the choice of picture in his current hotel room.
Stephen Ferris on jail fears over assault and not having enough money to pay for meal after Ireland call-up
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster rugby star Stephen Ferris has revealed he feared going to prison following an assault while defending his brother while also admitting he didn't have enough money to pay for a meal after his first...
Women's All-Ireland League Division 1 Round-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the Women's All-Ireland League kicked off on Sunday, some of Ireland's star internationals such as Niamh Briggs, Sophie Spence, Ailis Egan, Nora Stapleton and Tania Rosser drove their respective clubs...
Rugby World Cup 2015 opening weekend: 10 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Telegraph10 things we learned from RWC opening weekend: Including England's front row woes continue, a star is born in Nemani Nadolo and there is a solution to the TMO issue...
Great expectation of nation 'scares' Ireland head coach
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPut 68,520 people in the Millennium Stadium and close the roof, it doesn't take long before it feels claustrophobic.
Schmidt's wolves bare their teeth
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAt their best, Joe Schmidt's Ireland are a chameleon with wolf's teeth, a shape-shifter capable of adapting effortlessly to new surrounds, fitting the challenge that presents itself and devouring what's...
