No repeat of 2007 arrogance, vow All Blacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand may or may not become the first side to stage a successful defence of a world title, but this much is already certain: they are playing the humility card as though their lives depend on it.
'Humble' France ready for Italy - Saint-Andre
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNo Sergio Parisse, no chance. You can dress it up however you want, but that has to be the conclusion to the news that the Italian captain and No 8 will miss his side's World Cup opener against France...
Tony Ward: Let’s not waste our X-factor players by selling ourselves short with a lack of ambition
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBack in the 1987 World Cup, I was aboard the good ship Ireland as we played Canada for the first time. The final scoreline of 46-19 in Dunedin would seem to indicate that we breezed home, but it was anything...
Magical All Blacks have me under their spell
1 decade ago by The TimesSometimes a team just get under your skin. New Zealand do that to me. I cannot wait to see how...
Joel Stransky believes winners can beat quotas
1 decade ago by The TimesTwenty years since his dropped goal won South Africa the World Cup, Joel Stransky is angry at the Springboks being...
Tackling rugby-style takes NFL by storm
1 decade ago by The TimesIs rugby about to crack America? It is now the fastest-growing sport in the United States and even the NFL...
Welcome to Brighton
1 decade ago by The TimesTrust Brighton. Only in this most eclectic of cities could the South Africa second row form the missing link between...
I’m the strongest I’ve ever been, says the Welsh Samson
1 decade ago by The TimesGiven the name that Samson Lee was born with, perhaps it was expected that he would grow up to be...
Jamie Cudmore eager to show bottle in clash with old adversary
1 decade ago by The TimesJamie Cudmore is not to everyone’s taste, but it cannot be said that he lacks a sense of self-deprecation. When...
Samoa ready to confront US with all guns blazing
1 decade ago by The TimesThere is no question of Samoa taking it easy as they head into the World Cup. The strongest line-up they...
