New Zealand v South Africa: Five things that will decide Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSteve James: Rugged physicality and the performances of New Zealand's legendary McCaw-Carter axis are two of the keys to today's semi-final
Kiwis holding all the aces as old foes plot ambush
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis morning at 7.30, the 1995 World Cup-winning Springboks will congregate at the National Gallery and jog through the empty streets of London.
Leinster leave it late to see off Glasgow
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster came good when it mattered most at the RDS to maintain their recent dominance over Glasgow Warrior to chalk up their third win of the campaign.
Last-gasp Shingler breaks Reds' hearts
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTwo minutes into injury time at a ruck near halfway, replacement Munster prop James Cronin committed the ultimate sin of giving away a needless penalty.
Lam rings changes for Ospreys trip
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPat Lam has made five changes to his Connacht side and given Tiernan O'Halloran the captaincy for their Pro12 clash with Ospreys at Liberty Stadium today (1.30).
Madigan shows there's more to World Cup than just the action
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIan Madigan looked like he had just seen a ghost when he unexpectedly appeared at the TV post-match interview zone in the Millennium Stadium last Sunday.
Michael Cheika left a mark that will never be forgotten
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWanderers FC on south Dublin's affluent Merrion Road was a fitting location for my first meeting with Leinster's new coaching ticket.
Tommy Bowe facing up to nine months out
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTommy Bowe is the latest long-term injury victim of Ireland's ill-fated World Cup campaign and looks set to miss the Six Nations.
Underdog Springboks must apply pressure to match team of ’95
1 decade ago by The TimesTwenty years ago before the World Cup final against the All Blacks, the Springboks were underdogs. Today in the semi-final...
Mystery of Suzie, the vanishing waitress, still leaves bad taste
1 decade ago by The TimesHistory and one of sport’s great conspiracy theories hang over today’s rerun of the 1995 World Cup final. The Springboks’...
