Murphy backing Jackson – but Madigan to get his shot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe prize may ultimately be a spot on the Ireland bench, but the competition remains fierce.
North back in training to boost Wales hopes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGeorge North has offered Wales strong encouragement that he will be fit for their World Cup campaign.
Andrew Trimble emerges as World Cup doubt
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAndrew Trimble has emerged as a World Cup doubt after the winger was sent for a second scan on his troublesome foot injury.
Murphy backing Jackson – but Madigan to get his shot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe prize may ultimately be a spot on the Ireland bench, but the competition remains fierce.
Burgess aims to re-create a feeling of brotherhood with England
1 decade ago by The TimesSam Burgess had been a rugby union player for just 103 days and had played in only 14 first-team matches...
Australia loom large in Graham Rowntree’s preparations
1 decade ago by The TimesWhen the England team bus heads for Twickenham on Saturday night, there will be a feeling that the World Cup...
Analysts use data to sculpt Billy Vunipola into perfect form
1 decade ago by The TimesIt sounds a little like an experiment from a science-fiction film, but England’s conditioning staff have spent the past two...
Chris Cusiter reaches end of the road with Scotland
1 decade ago by The TimesThe international career of Chris Cusiter appeared to have reached its end last night after it emerged that the 33-year-old...
Henry Pyrgos steps up to lead Scotland — ‘the greatest day of my life’
1 decade ago by The TimesThere are certain duties an international captain has to fulfil, and there was little doubt in Henry Pyrgos’s mind which...
South African trade union claims five black players are unhappy with Heyneke Meyer
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSouth Africans must be patient with the pace of transformation in the country's national rugby side and will not be asking for more black players at the World Cup, sports minister Fikile Mbalula said.
