New Zealand beat Samoa in historic Test
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAll Blacks leave Apia after their first Test in Samoa relieved to have come away with a 25-16 victory
Healy believes in Ireland coach Schmidt
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsProp Cian Healy believes head coach Joe Schmidt is the perfect man to lead Ireland to the World Cup.
Final testing and readiness phase ahead of RWC 2015
1 decade ago by IRBWith just over one month to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015, the Organising Committee, England Rugby 2015, has started its final phase of testing and readiness in preparation for the start of...
Uruguay players dream of Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by IRBUruguay head coach Pablo Lemoine chooses 31 players to tour Japan and play two tests, before travelling on to Europe for the final preparations towards Rugby World Cup 2015.
Cian Healy on neck surgery: I was just happy when I was told I would play rugby again
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland and Leinster star Cian Healy has revealed that his first thought was that he may be left paralysed after being told he must undergo neck surgery.
Six or 12? It’s just a number to Sam Burgess
1 decade ago by IRBRWC 2015 hopeful Sam Burgess shrugs off the debate about whether he should play in the back row or at centre.
Forbes steps down as NZ Sevens captain
1 decade ago by IRBLong-serving All Blacks Sevens captain DJ Forbes steps aside to improve his chances of being selected for Rio 2016.
Dan Carter makes statement ahead of Rugby World Cup as All Blacks beat Samoa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDan Carter underlined why he will be a key figure for New Zealand at the World Cup later this year as his left boot underpinned a 25-16 victory over Samoa at Apia Park.
Barritt hoping to make up for lost time
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBrad Barritt hopes he can force his way into England head coach Stuart Lancaster's thinking ahead of the Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji in September.
Webb Ellis Cup arrives in England
1 decade ago by IRBThe first day of the Trophy Tour in England marks the start of the final countdown to Rugby World Cup 2015.
