Ireland Slip To Sixth In World Rankings
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland and Georgia were the biggest losers from a rankings perspective following the concluding round of Rugby World Cup warm-up matches over the weekend.
Stephen Ferris: Ireland should make history at World Cup, but don't expect ultimate success
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland and Ulster flanker expects Joe Schmidt to have a "trick up his sleeve" for the World Cup, but doesn't believe the squad is strong enough to win the tournament.
Rugby World Cup: Twickenham cauldron can inspire England to glory, says Chris Ashton
1 decade ago by The TelegraphExclusive: Telegraph Sport's new columnist Chris Ashton tells Paul Hayward why the crowd could win England the World Cup - and reveals his agony at missing out on the party
We'll be alright on the night, says O'Mahony
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFlanker Peter O'Mahony has played down the significance of Ireland's defeat to England in their World Cup warm-up match at the weekend.
Chiliboy Ralepelle banned for two years for steroid use
1 decade ago by The TimesChiliboy Ralepelle, the former South Africa hooker and the first black player to captain his country, has been banned for...
Ex-Connacht and New Zealand player Mils Muliaina to go on trial next February over sexual assault allegations
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer New Zealand rugby union international Mils Muliaina will go on trial next year over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman.
Canada hope for Pan Am Games double
1 decade ago by IRBCanada's men will defend their Pan American Games title on home soil this weekend when a women's competition will also be held for the first time.
How Geoff Parling's nous helped England past Ireland in final Rugby World Cup warm-up match
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAnalysis: Geoff Parling shored up England's lineout and confounded Ireland with selfless, intelligent graft, writes Charlie Morgan
Alarm bells ringing but no need to panic
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter seeing Ireland down the tunnel, England embarked on a lap of honour around Twickenham to applaud their fans and soak up the feel-good factor they had generated ahead of their home World Cup.
O'Connell ready to rock as he calls for improved defence
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThey are in a strange sort of limbo now, waiting for the real thing to kick off. Twickenham is never a nice place to lose, but having avoided the hammering that looked on the cards early on, Ireland were...
