South Africa 18 New Zealand 20: Five aspects that underpinned epic All Blacks win
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Rugby Analyst: A dogged victory for New Zealand over South Africa was founded on their uncanny ability to problem-solve in adversity.
Rugby World Cup semi-final LIVE: Australia v Argentina
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConquerors of Ireland, Argentina, go head to head with Australia for a place in next week's World Cup final against the All Blacks. Join Will Slattery as he brings you all the action from Twickenham.
Argentina vs Australia, Rugby World Cup semi-final: live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphArgentina v Australia, Rugby World Cup semi-final, Twickenham, 4pm - Argentina stand in way of a first Australia v New Zealand final
Steve Hansen strongly dismisses Richie McCaw controversy and leaps to his captain's defence
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has issued a strong defence of his captain Richie McCaw after the openside flanker was caught up in a disciplinary storm since yesterday's World Cup semi-final win over South...
World Rugby set a dangerous precedent by hanging Joubert out to dry
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA week on from the end of Ireland's World Cup journey and, as ever when expectations are not met, the post-mortems have been harsh and far-reaching.
Pocock holds key in Wallaby bid to unlock buoyant Pumas
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFor some Ireland fans this will be a bit like fetching up to Lansdowne Road in 1999 to watch Argentina and France in a game where Ireland were supposed to be. In that case it was actually a quarter-final...
All Blacks show steely resolve to secure their place in final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe ending summed up the match. South Africa desperately attempted to run the ball from their own line, predictable and physical, bashing into contact at every opportunity, but lashing out at the reality,...
New Zealand finished game wet, winning and in their element
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJerome Kaino missed the start of the rain, having eight minutes of his period in the sin-bin to go. South Africa had to take advantage, to take their slender five-point lead into that safe haven of eight-plus,...
England's review process will bring down no dynasty
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's a shame that the wonderful Gareth Chilcott, ex-Bath prop and nothing but a prop, was not invited to add his two pennyworth as chair of the Rugby Football Union's review panel, especially in the light...
Lam praises massive Connacht away win
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht issued a statement of intent to the rest of the Pro12 with a first victory at the Liberty Stadium.
