Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer demands strong finish
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's the game no one wants to be involved in, but the penultimate contest of what has been a pulsating World Cup – tonight’s third-place play-off between South Africa and Argentina – has enough riding...
Wallabies & All Blacks combined XV
1 decade ago1. Scott SioWe start off the front row with Scott Sio getting the nod at Loosehead Prop. With the experienced duo of Tony Woodcock and Wyatt Crockett missing through injury Sio gets in the side ahead of...
South Africa Vs Argentina: The history of the bronze medal match
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWe take a brief look at the bronze medal match, and ask the question if there is any importance riding on this match? Preparing to battle again: South Africa and Argentina will square off on Friday in...
Wallabies team fields just one change to starting XV for Rugby World Cup Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWallabues head coach Michael Cheika has named his team to play the All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Final. The matchday squad features just one change, with prop Scott Sio returning to the starting...
New Zealand and Australia prove size is not everything for World Cup final | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianJapan and Argentina’s efforts must not be forgotten in making this a World Cup to be remembered, while England should move focus from pure strengthArgentina, like South Africa, were knocked out of the...
South Africa’s Victor Matfield to bow out as captain against Argentina
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Second-row to make 127th appearance in bronze medal match• Heyneke Meyer makes two changes to team that lost against New ZealandVictor Matfield will end his international career when he captains...
Top 3 RWC venues
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThere can be no doubting that this years Rugby World Cup has been one of the best supported and best run World Cups on record. Much of this is down to the selection of a number of non-traditional stadiums...
Boks want to finish with a bang
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South Africa will be going all out to ensure they end their World Cup campaign on a high note when they face Argentina in their third-place play-off on Friday.
Australia: State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s six from six for the Wallabies, including emerging unscathed from the pool of death that caused England’s demise, so in a sense it’s already been a successful campaign. But in a World Cup...
Ireland’s Tommy Bowe to miss Six Nations after undergoing knee surgery
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bowe injured right knee in Ireland’s World Cup defeat by Argentina• Ulster confirm the wing will be sidelined for at least six monthsThe Ireland wing Tommy Bowe will miss this season’s Six Nations...
