Pumas hoping Creevy will be fully fit for Aussie clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentArgentina are holding out hope that captain Agustin Creevy can shake off a leg problem and be fit for Sunday's World Cup semi-final with Australia.
Proud Schmidt pays tribute to fans as Irish team returns beaten but unbowed
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHe's the towering giant of Irish rugby. But as he stooped down to pose for endless photographs with his youngest fans, Paul O'Connell seemed a lot less fearsome than he does on the pitch.
Mike Ross: Next generation can learn from World Cup disappointment
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs the dust settles on Ireland's World Cup exit and as the post-mortem begins, there will be a familiar empty feeling for a lot of the Irish players.
Joe Schmidt to turn down €2m England approach
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt appears unlikely to be tempted by any attempts to lure him across the Irish Sea despite reports in France that English officials will offer the IRFU more than €2m to buy out the head coach's...
Evolution, not revolution, required for Joe Schmidt’s men
1 decade ago by The TimesOnly in February will anyone be able to gauge if Ireland will be in recovery or rehabilitation after their latest...
World Cup ‘whitewash’ under fire
1 decade ago by The TimesIan Ritchie, the RFU chief executive, stood accused of a potential whitewash of England’s failed Rugby World Cup campaign last...
Joubert facing final indignity
1 decade ago by The TimesCraig Joubert may as well keep on running. The South African, who made a hasty exit from the Twickenham pitch...
Jon Humphreys seeks gain after so much pain
1 decade ago by The TimesThe only way anything good can come out of the agony of Scotland’s controversial World Cup exit is to ensure...
Craig Joubert misses out on World Cup semis following Scotland blunder
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSouth African referee Craig Joubert will not be involved in next weekend's World Cup semi-finals.
World Cup chiefs admit referee made vital blunder that cost Scotland place in World Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWorld Rugby has admitted referee Craig Joubert blundered by awarding Australia the last-gasp penalty that sent Scotland crashing out of the World Cup.
