Owen Farrell snapping at the heels of George Ford as England seek perfect 10
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland will send out a team to play Ireland on Saturday who largely mirror the XV to start the World...
Gamble on two hookers may backfire, says Stuart Lancaster
1 decade ago by The TimesStuart Lancaster believes that Australia and Wales, England’s rivals in pool A in the World Cup, have taken a big...
Joe Schmidt rolls dice on No 9s
1 decade ago by The TimesJoe Schmidt became the latest head coach to indulge in an exercise of risk-management yesterday by choosing to take Ireland...
Leader Greig Laidlaw has grown into the part
1 decade ago by The TimesGreig Laidlaw is not the sort of fellow who takes setbacks sitting down. But then, he had precious few alternatives...
Ulster Select Herring As Stand-In Captain
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster hooker Rob Herring has been named as the province's captain during the Rugby World Cup period.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Stuart Lancaster admits that George Ford's place is under threat from Owen Farrell
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland's manager also remains unsure as to is starting XV, with the midfield still causing him a headache
Ronan O'Gara: Axed Andrew Trimble needs to be ready – he is the next in line for Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRonan O'Gara believes Andrew Trimble's lack of rugby ultimately cost the Ulster back a place in Joe Schmidt's World Cup squad, but has not ruled out his involvement in the tournament.
Barritt and Joseph centre of attention for England as Burgess on the bench for Ireland clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEngland have selected Brad Barritt and Jonathan Joseph as their centre pairing for Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against Ireland at Twickenham.
Barritt Returns To England Midfield
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsSaracens centre Brad Barritt returns to the England starting line-up for Saturday's final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm).
Irish Rugby TV: Darren Cave On His RWC Selection
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland centre Darren Cave spoke to Irish Rugby TV about his delight at making the Rugby World Cup squad, his focus on the next game and his thoughts for those players that did not make the final 31.
