O'Donnell ruled out with dislocated hip as Ireland coach dreads cull
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTommy O'Donnell's World Cup hopes appear to be over with the IRFU expected to confirm the Munster flanker's dislocated hip when they issue a medical bulletin this afternoon.
Joe Schmidt: 'We don't want to peak too soon'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHaving managed to convince Warren Gatland to close the roof on the Millennium Stadium last Saturday to replicate World Cup conditions, Joe Schmidt's next challenge will be keeping a lid on expectations.
John Smit backs former apprentice Jamie George to come of age with England
1 decade ago by The TimesJamie George is known by his Saracens team-mates as “The Girth”. The barrel-chested physique may not immediately suggest that he...
South Africa captain Jean de Villiers a World Cup doubt
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Springbok inside centre fractures his jaw in Saturday's Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina
South Africa captain Jean de Villiers' World Cup in doubt
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe inside centre fractured his jaw in Saturday's Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina
Joe Schmidt doesn't feel players will be 'spooked' by injury as first squad cull looms
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland's stars will not be "spooked" by the hip injury that threatens to end Tommy O'Donnell's World Cup chances, according to Joe Schmidt.
England’s band of brothers closer than ever before, says Brad Barritt
1 decade ago by IRBBullish centre reckons the hosts’ World Cup team spirit is the strongest he has experienced, leading to a feeling of 'Club England'
Gatland: Wales youngsters will bounce back from defeat
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWarren Gatland is convinced his young Wales side will learn the lessons from defeat after they went down 35-21 to Ireland in Saturday's World Cup warm-up game.
In Pics: Wales 21 Ireland 35
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsJamie Heaslip, Darren Cave, Keith Earls, Simon Zebo and Felix Jones all touched down as Ireland opened the new season with a convincing win away to Wales. Check out some of the best pics from the Millennium...
Jean de Villiers fractures jaw ahead of Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesJean de Villiers, the South Africa captain, suffered a fractured jaw in the Springboks’ 37-25 defeat by Argentina yesterday and...
