Scotland give Vern Cotter much to ponder but losing run must stop
1 decade ago by The TimesIf Scotland’s World Cup warm-up programme was meant to be some sort of elimination waltz, the first dance did not...
Rugby World Cup: Cotter encouraged by brave Scottish fight-back against Ireland
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDespite a strong Irish start, Scotland grew into the game and nearly sprung a surprise in their 28-22 defeat
Rugby World Cup 2015: Henry Slade should be selected instead of Sam Burgess in Lancaster's final squad
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBrian Moore: Henry Slade is the better option and Burgess will get his chance at the next World Cup- as a blindside flanker
'It's the closest buzz you can get to scoring a try for Munster'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAt 7.0pm in Twickenham on Friday, September 18 the opening ceremony to the 2015 World Cup will get under way. By that stage John Lacey, who has the honour of being part of the refereeing team for that...
‘We wanted a good workout up front - and we got one’, Wood says
1 decade ago by The TimesTom Wood admitted to feeling a sense of relief after England entered the final weeks of their World Cup preparations...
New Zealand's Dan Carter goes out on high as he demonstrates the art of the No 10
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOliver Brown: Carter's performance was excellent as the All Blacks prepared for the World Cup with a win against Australia
Prop Nathan White feared Ireland ship had sailed
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNathan White has admitted he feared he would never realise his dream for Test match rugby during two injury-ridden spells.
England vs France: Sam Burgess offered a presence and raised the games of those around him
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSir Ian McGeechan: Former rugby league star is not the finished article yet, but he looked comfortable on his England debut
Bravehearts speared by not-too-sharp Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe last time these sides met, five months ago, Ireland were on the cusp of back-to-back Six Nations titles and needing a stack of points to secure that title. It was a great day in every respect. Yesterday's...
McCaw says a stylish goodbye
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRecord-breaking New Zealand captain Richie McCaw paid tribute to the "absolute champions" alongside him after his likely farewell appearance on home soil.
