Saint-André confident over France’s World Cup chances
1 decade ago by The TimesPhillipe Saint-André insists it is a “very wide open” World Cup but he is praying France can finally break their...
Bath vow to keep Sam Burgess in the union
1 decade ago by The TimesSam Burgess was the subject of feverish speculation in Australia yesterday after reports that he is planning to return to...
Stuart Lancaster lets players enjoy home comforts
1 decade ago by The TimesStuart Lancaster has drawn inspiration from the heroes of the London Olympics and devised a programme to help the England...
Japan aim to use ‘home advantage’ against Scots
1 decade ago by The TimesWith their underdog status and brave tackling, Japan believe they can win over the English crowds as they take on...
Ireland Girls Finish Sixth In European Sevens Tournament
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Under-18 Sevens Girls squad battled their way to a sixth place finish at the Rugby Europe U-18 Grand Prix Seven Series in Liege, Belgium today.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Dan Carter, inspired by Jonny Wilkinson, has broken every record
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOliver Brown: There can be no doubting greatness of All Blacks' mercurial fly-half but he is still attached to his Southbridge roots
Last-gasp CJ Stander try snatches victory for Munster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentReplacement CJ Stander was the hero as Munster stole a 20-18 Guinness PRO12 victory in the final minute to leave Ospreys winless from their opening two matches.
Munster and Ospreys pay respects to All Black legend Jerry Collins
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster and Ospreys players paid their respects to All Black legend Jerry Collins prior to kick-off in the Guinness PRO12 encounter at the Liberty Stadium today.
Neil Francis: Hard to spot doping when your head is in the sand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLet's start this one with World Rugby's (formerly IRB) response to the news that UK Anti-Doping's list for the last 12 months included 20 rugby players (not all union) from Wales, England and Scotland....
Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was a hot Sunday night in Bordeaux when Ireland opened their account in the World Cup in September 2007. Namibia were on the menu, and we were dining in Stade Chaban-Delmas, where Munster had stunned...
