Ben Stokes’ injury takes shine off encouraging day for England
1 decade ago by The TimesAn injury to Ben Stokes tarnished another good session for England as they dismissed Pakistan for 234 on the first...
New Zealand vs Australia: Rugby World Cup final highlights and reaction
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs New Zealand make history by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup two times in a row, captain Richie McCaw remains humble, saying "no person is bigger than their team", while the Australian side struggle to hide...
At the end of a wonderful tournament, Japan 2019 can't come quickly enough
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAt 10.15 this morning the final press conference of the England RWC will kick off in the Twickenham Media Centre. It will start with a short presentation on how this has been the most successful tournament...
All Blacks on top of the world again after Carter signs off with another masterclass
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand are world champions for the third time, becoming the first side to retain the trophy. It was the result that most would have predicted before the tournament, but it is never that simple, and...
McCaw ponders staying on
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand captain Richie McCaw said after lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the second time in four years that it was the proudest moment of his career and one that was making him consider postponing his...
Return of big names steels Leinster for Treviso trip
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWould it be appropriate, given the time of year, to describe the spin to Treviso for Leinster as being scary? Their last three visits to that part of the world in early season have been winless, so you...
Connacht show grit to see off Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere was little of the flowing rugby that we have become accustomed to at the Sportsground on display last night, but the one piece of magic from the home side sealed their fifth win from six games this...
New Zealand beat Australia at Twickenham: Dan Carter celebrates fairytale end to a glorious career
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFly half kicked a series of crucial points to clinch the win for the All Blacks
Back-to-back World Cup wins a dream come true, says Dan Carter
1 decade ago by The TimesDan Carter has hailed his New Zealand team-mates after they achieved their aim of becoming the first side to win...
All Blacks star gives World Cup medal to young fan
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand centre delights young supporter with incredibly generous gift
