All Blacks make one change as Steve Hansen warns against complacency
1 decade ago by The TimesNew Zealand have made one change from the side that demolished France five days ago as they prepare for a...
Victor Matfield: I came out of retirement to win the Rugby World Cup with South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentVictor Matfield insists he can complete the job that dragged him out of retirement and drive South Africa to an unprecedented third World Cup triumph.
Dan Carter: Richie McCaw is always the first to put his body on the line
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDan Carter has hailed his fellow All Blacks superstar Richie McCaw as "a legend of the game" ahead of him reaching another career landmark.
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen: 'South Africa will want to rip our heads off'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has no doubt that South Africa will want to "rip our heads off" in Saturday's heavyweight World Cup semi-final clash at Twickenham.
'Living legend' – Irish rugby stars pay tribute to inspirational team-mate Paul O'Connell
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA nation mourned as Paul O'Connell's glittering international career came to a premature end and his Ireland team-mates have paid tribute to the sporting icon.
Te'o And Conan Back From Injury For Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsBen Te'o and Jack Conan have recovered from injury to take their places in the Leinster team to take on Glasgow Warriors at the RDS on Friday (kick-off 7.45pm), as head coach Leo Cullen makes seven changes...
Jackson And Cave On The Bench For Ulster
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland duo Paddy Jackson and Darren Cave have been included in Ulster's squad for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 game against Cardiff Blues at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).
Jordan Coughlan to make first Munster start while McCarthy and Ruddock return to Leinster XV
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has named World Cup call-ups Mike McCarthy and Rhys Ruddock in the team to play the Scarlets while Jordan Coughlan is set for his first competitive start for Munster this...
Munster Make Eight Changes For Scarlets Clash
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster head coach Anthony Foley makes eight changes to the team that defeated Glasgow Warriors for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 round 5 clash with the Scarlets in Llanelli (kick-off 7.05pm).
How the Springboks started All Blacks' march to the world summit
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand's stated goal of becoming "the most dominant team in the history of the world" is within reach. Heyneke Meyer, the head coach of South Africa - the All Blacks' semi-final opponents on Saturday...
