Boks need to get their house in order
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt has been a traumatic few weeks for South Africa, on and off the pitch, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in Buenos Aires today.
Alan Quinlan: Tommy O'Donnell is too good not to bounce back from injury trauma
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOne of the most painful injuries I suffered was in the Sportsground in Galway four years ago when I dislocated my elbow. One minute I'm running around, doing what I'm meant to do, and the next minute I'm...
All Blacks flex World Cup muscle with rout of Australia
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand roared to a 41-13 win at an emotional Eden Park to retain the Bledisloe Cup against an Australia side who had no answer to the power running of Ma'a Nonu.
New Zealand vs Australia, Bledisloe Cup match report: All Blacks fire World Cup warning
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand 41 Australia 13: Richie McCaw's record Test marked in style as hosts rack up huge win
New Zealand vs Australia - live: Can All Blacks avenge Bledisloe Cup defeat to Wallabies?
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoin Charlie Eccleshare for coverage from Eden Park as Richie McCaw makes record 142nd appearance and World Cup preparations move up a gear
Pressure on D'Arcy with race for places hotting up
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere are 160 minutes of playing time left to impress Joe Schmidt and, with more changes expected in two weeks' time, no guarantee of a second chance, so for the Ireland players this afternoon it is all...
Scots clash gives Zebo chance to prove that he is the real deal
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA total of 14 changes from the run-on team that blitzed the Welsh in Cardiff as Ireland prepare for Round 2 of their World Cup preparation against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium this evening.
Bolter White ready to bundle Bent out of shape - Wallace
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland prop Paul Wallace believes that uncapped Connacht tight-head Nathan White could be a World Cup bolter for Joe Schmidt - even though he has yet to play for his adopted country.
France give Trinh-Duc chance to stake claim
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFly-half Francois Trinh-Duc will start his first international match in more than two years when France play their 100th Test against England at Twickenham tonight.
Munster fall to Jackman's Grenoble
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTyler Bleyendaal made an impressive debut for Munster, but two tries from former Ireland U-20 Denis Coulson gave Grenoble the second win of their Irish tour.
