England to start World Cup as the away team
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland will be forced to wear their red alternate kit and use the away changing room at Twickenham for the...
Geoff Parling drafted in to rescue lineout
1 decade ago by The TimesIt is probably too late now, but Geoff Parling, the self-confessed lineout “nerd” is desperate not to be typecast. He...
Vern Cotter did not try to delay Jim Hamilton’s retirement
1 decade ago by The TimesVern Cotter, the Scotland coach, has revealed that he made little effort to dissuade Jim Hamilton from bringing his international...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Forget Sam Burgess' defence, he's a great attacking weapon for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAustin Healey: Bath centre's gain-line power could transform life for the scrum-half and the fliers out wide
In Pics: Ireland Training At Carton House
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad held a final training session at Carton House before departing for London where they will take on Rugby World Cup hosts England on Saturday. Check out our gallery of the latest training...
Mike Ross back Tadhg Furlong to handle Twickenham 'baptism of fire'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTadhg Furlong can handle his "baptism of fire" at loosehead prop against England at Twickenham on Saturday, according to Mike Ross.
Joe Schmidt: There were many positives from Welsh defeat
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt believes Ireland didn't get the 'reward they deserved' in their 10-16 defeat to Wales last weekend, citing the team's defensive strengths.
Irish Rugby TV: Joe Schmidt Previews Ireland's Clash With England
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt talks about the team selection for the final warm-up game against England which, he says, is 'a massive challenge' for his side ahead of the start of the Rugby World Cup.
Irish Rugby TV: Jared Payne On Ireland's Twickenham Trip
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLooking forward to Ireland's pre-Rugby World Cup encounter with England on Saturday, centre Jared Payne said: "When you play England, it's not a warm-up game! It's going to be a full-on Test."
Pacific Challenge set for kick-off in Fiji
1 decade ago by IRBFiji Warriors, Samoa A, Tonga A, Junior Japan, Canada A and Argentina Pampas will begin their quest to be crowned World Rugby Pacific Challenge champions in Fiji on Tuesday.
